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AI forecasting strengthens climate resilience

Published
22 January 2026
Categories
Research | Environment | Global

Researchers are harnessing the latest advances in artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance weather prediction and improve climate resilience and food security in West Africa.

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Inspiring women in engineering

Published
21 January 2026
Categories
University

Students have described how they were empowered and inspired to pursue careers in engineering at a Leeds summit.

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Nurse gets to business with skin treatments

Published
20 January 2026
Categories
Business & Economy

Nurse and clinic owner Jade Cubitt is urging Leeds students and graduates to enter a competition which can kickstart entrepreneurial ventures.

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Astronomy course to support UK moonsighters

Published
15 January 2026
Categories
Working with our region

A new project which aims to provide Muslim communities across the UK with the skills to host local astronomy hubs and moongazing events has been established.

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Building an AI platform to help food security

Published
14 January 2026
Categories
Global | Research | University

Researchers at Leeds are developing a new tool to reduce food waste and improve global food security, in partnership with a team at the CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, using AI.

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Microplastics detected in rural woodland

Published
13 January 2026
Categories
Environment | Research

Air-polluting microplastics have been found in rural areas in greater quantities than in cities, researchers say.

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Protecting older male athletes’ heart health

Published
13 January 2026
Categories
Health | Research

Veteran male athletes who have spent years training at high intensity may be at greater risk of serious heart problems while exercising, new University of Leeds research shows.

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Tackling urgent water challenges across Europe

Published
13 January 2026
Categories
University

Leeds will be the UK and Ireland’s headquarters for a new European Knowledge and Innovation community that will tackle water scarcity, droughts and floods.

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Students pitch to industry leaders

Published
19 December 2025
Categories
Business & Economy | Working with business

Global industry experts have praised students for their innovative thinking, commercial awareness and ability to tackle complex problems with confidence and creativity.

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How can we protect public service media?

Published
18 December 2025
Categories
Research | Arts & Culture

As the review of the BBC’s governance kicks off, a Leeds researcher argues that values of universality, diversity and independence must be kept at the heart of reforms.