Forests are vital to help reduce atmospheric CO2 Published 13 November 2023 Categories Global | Science | Environment If the world’s natural forests are allowed to grow and mature rather than being cut down, 226 billion tonnes of carbon could be taken out of the atmosphere, according to a major international study.
AI can map the outline and area of giant icebergs Published 9 November 2023 Categories Technology | Science | Environment | Research Scientists have trained an artificial intelligence or AI system to accurately map in one-hundredth of a second the surface area and outline of giant icebergs captured on satellite images.
Majority of nursery staff consider quitting sector, survey shows Published 9 November 2023 Categories Society & Politics | Research A crisis in the early years education workforce has been revealed by Leeds researchers in a report presented to the House of Commons.
Study reveals inequalities in cancer research Published 7 November 2023 Categories Science | Health Most clinical trials in cancer screening, prevention, and early detection focus on just three types - and nearly all take place in the global north, according to a new review.
Film portraying life in Northern towns to premiere at festival Published 7 November 2023 Categories Society & Politics A documentary providing an intimate portrait of life in Northern towns post-Brexit is to have its premiere at the Leeds International Film Festival.
Climate financial risk analytics hub launches at Nexus Published 2 November 2023 Categories Working with business | Business & Economy Stronger links between UK science and innovation and financial institutions will be forged at a new Innovation Hub in Leeds.
Amazon deforestation linked to long distance climate warming Published 31 October 2023 Categories Science | Environment Deforestation in the Amazon causes land surfaces up to 100 kilometres away to get warmer, according to a new study.
Leeds business prepares for global expansion Published 30 October 2023 Categories Business & Economy An entrepreneurial couple who invented a life-saving road safety device are preparing for global expansion following support from the University of Leeds' Help to Grow Scheme.
Window to avoid 1.5°C of warming rapidly closing Published 30 October 2023 Categories Global | Science | Environment | Research Humanity is rapidly reaching the limit for how much additional carbon can be emitted into the atmosphere to keep global warming within 1.5 °C, according to a new research.
The power of horror Published 25 October 2023 Categories Alumni Award-winning horror writer Tananarive Due knows how to scare. She explains what attracts us to the genre, how she creates horror, and how her time at Leeds played a key role in her success.
Hamburg and Leeds sign University collaboration Published 23 October 2023 Categories Global The University of Leeds has signed a strategic partnership with Universität Hamburg that commits to addressing some of the world's biggest challenges.
Baroness Warsi delivers University guest lecture Published 23 October 2023 Categories University Alum Baroness Sayeeda Warsi has delivered a guest lecture at the University.
What do influencers need to know about consumer law? Published 23 October 2023 Categories Arts & Culture A Leeds academic is working with the European Commission to provide influencers with accessible information about consumer law.
Amitriptyline helps relieve IBS symptoms Published 17 October 2023 Categories Science | Health | Research A cheap and widely available prescription drug can improve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome in patients seen in GP surgeries, new research presented today at UEG Week 2023 has found.
Vaporised spacecraft linked to metals in atmosphere Published 17 October 2023 Categories Science | News A team of scientists investigating the stratosphere have found particles containing a variety of metals from satellites and spent rocket boosters, vaporised by the intense heat of re-entry.