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Vice-Chancellor’s latest blog

Published
20 December 2022
Categories
University

Professor Simone Buitendijk’s latest blog consider how faith in life, and in our individual and collective strength, can help in uncertain and difficult times.

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Impressive results with long COVID pacing trial

Published
17 December 2022
Categories
Science | Health

A pacing rehabilitation programme that helps people with long COVID reduce their symptoms and increase activity levels has shown “impressive” results, say scientists.

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UK needs to use phosphorus sustainably

Published
16 December 2022
Categories
Environment | Working with business

Phosphorus use in the UK needs to be better managed and used in a much more sustainable way to reduce river pollution and increase resilience over rising fertiliser prices, say researchers.

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Parks should be safe places for women and girls

Published
9 December 2022
Categories
Society & Politics | Research

Parks in West Yorkshire should be better designed and managed so that women and girls feel safe throughout the day and after dark, according to a new study.

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The state of Languages learning in the UK

Published
7 December 2022
Categories
Arts & Culture

The study of languages including French, German and Spanish has seen ‘significant decreases’ leading to a concern that language learning may disappear altogether in some ‘cold spots’ of the UK.

Vice-Chancellor, Professor Simone Buitendijk with politicians Sir Kier Starmer and Gordon Brown, along with other representatives from the University.

Universities key to devolving economic power to regions

Published
5 December 2022
Categories
Society & Politics | Business & Economy

The knowledge, expertise and research innovation offered by universities such as Leeds will be vital in devolving more economic power to the regions, according to the Mayor of West Yorkshire.

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How women can reduce risk of hip fracture

Published
29 November 2022
Categories
Science | Health

Increasing intake of protein and drinking regular cups of tea or coffee is a way women could reduce their risk of suffering a hip fracture, according to new research.

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Contraflow cycling does not increase crash rate

Published
25 November 2022
Categories
Environment

Allowing cycling in both directions on one-way streets does not pose a safety risk and should be made mandatory in all but exceptional cases, according to a new study by Leeds researchers.

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How did you keep in touch?

Published
22 November 2022
Categories
News

For a chance to win a Leeds hoodie or other merchandise, tell us about ringing home or other memorable calls you made while you were at Leeds.