Gluten sensitivity influenced by negative expectations Published 30 November 2023 Categories Science | Health A psychological effect may be a factor in people experiencing a physical reaction to eating gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye and barley that can cause abdominal discomfort.
Early education provides sustained benefits Published 29 November 2023 Categories Society & Politics The more time pre-schoolers spent in childcare during the first year of the pandemic, the more their vocabulary grew, a new study has found.
Leeds sends first undergraduate student to COP Published 29 November 2023 Categories Environment Amid extreme weather and record-breaking temperatures, world leaders are gathering in Dubai for the COP28 summit.
Scientists track rapid retreat of Antarctic glacier Published 29 November 2023 Categories Global | Science | Environment Scientists are warning that apparently stable glaciers in the Antarctic can “switch very rapidly” and lose large quantities of ice as a result of warmer seas.
Supporting students through grief Published 28 November 2023 Categories Alumni Anna May experienced loss from an early age. She used her experiences and knowledge to set up the Student Grief Network, which aims to soften the impact of bereavement in universities across the UK.
Innovative project to turn AI research into new businesses Published 23 November 2023 Categories Science | News A new accelerator project has been launched to help researchers at the forefront of artificial intelligence discovery turn their work into start-up companies.
Research challenges beliefs on honeybee insulation Published 22 November 2023 Categories Research | News | Science Honeybees do not naturally insulate their colonies against the cold, according to new research by the University of Leeds.
Partnership seeks to break down barriers for students Published 22 November 2023 Categories University | Working with business The University of Leeds has renewed its commitment to a partnership with Santander Universities that removes barriers to higher education, benefiting students, staff and the local community.
New insight into stellar evolution Published 21 November 2023 Categories News A ground-breaking new discovery could transform the way astronomers understand some of the biggest and most common stars in the Universe.
Satellite technology to help boost food security in East Africa Published 21 November 2023 Categories Technology | Environment New and novel techniques in satellite analysis will be used by scientists at the University of Leeds to help farmers in Kenya respond to global warming and environmental degradation.
Celebrating World Children’s Day 2023 Published 20 November 2023 Categories News | Society & Politics University of Leeds staff and students are making a difference to the futures of children and young people in local communities, the city of Leeds and around the world.
Helping the aviation sector to reach net zero Published 20 November 2023 Categories Alumni From Eurostar to the Heathrow Express, Paul Le Blond has been involved with some of the UK’s most important transport projects in recent times. He’s now helping the aviation sector to reach net zero.
Proof of concept of new material for dry mouth conditions Published 20 November 2023 Categories Working with business | Science | Health A novel aqueous lubricant technology designed to help people who suffer from a dry mouth is upto five times more effective than existing commercially available products, according to laboratory tests.
Replanting lost woodlands cuts the risk of extreme flooding Published 17 November 2023 Categories Working with our region | Science | Environment | Research Pioneering research will for the first time monitor how the creation of England’s biggest new native woodland could help stave off the worst effects of climate change, such as flooding.
UK government chooses Leeds to co-ordinate health research Published 14 November 2023 Categories Health | Research The University of Leeds has been chosen by the UK government to take a leading role in the co-ordination of health research across England.