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Explore, learn and create at Be Curious 2022

Published
30 March 2022
Categories
Working with our region | University

Be Curious, the University of Leeds’s annual research event, is back on campus for the first time since going virtual in 2020.

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Research to investigate the origins of Earth

Published
28 March 2022
Categories
Technology | Science

An astrophysicist at the University of Leeds has been awarded a five-year fellowship to answer one of the most fundamental questions in science – how do planets form? 

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Leeds University Rocketry Association takes launch

Published
28 March 2022
Categories
Alumni

Theo Youds has always dreamt of going to space. Since forming the first ever rocketry association at Leeds and leading two successful rocket flights, he's set his sights on the Spaceport America Cup.

Visualisation of the virus that causes COVID-19

Anti-viral light neutralises COVID-19

Published
23 March 2022
Categories
Science | Technology | Coronavirus | Health

A new type of ultraviolet light can efficiently kill airborne microbes, such as those which cause COVID-19, a study has found after successful trials.

Life size model of part of a human bronchial tree next to a section of the tentacle robot.

A robot small enough to explore the lungs

Published
21 March 2022
Categories
Technology | Health | Science

Engineers and scientists have paved the way for a robot that can reach some of the smallest bronchial tubes in the lungs – to take tissue samples or deliver cancer therapy.

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Swapping cars for walking

Published
17 March 2022
Categories
Research | Coronavirus | Environment

People are now routinely using their cars less and walking more since the first COVID-19 lockdown, according to new research.

Ice wedges in a field, in a polygonal pattern known as ice wedge polygons.

Permafrost peatlands approaching tipping point

Published
14 March 2022
Categories
Environment | Global | Research

Researchers warn that permafrost peatlands in Europe and Western Siberia are much closer to a climatic tipping point than previous believed.  

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Creating new diets to extend healthy old age

Published
10 March 2022
Categories
Health

Older adults could benefit from the development of a new research network into new diets and foods that reflect their specific needs, thanks to new funding. 

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Fourth DARE Art Prize opens for applications

Published
8 March 2022
Categories
Working with our region | Arts & Culture

Challenging artists and scientists to collaborate on new approaches to the creative process, the next DARE Art Prize, awarded by the University and Opera North, is open for applications.

A portrait of Esther Simpson

International Women's Day honour for Leeds alumna

Published
8 March 2022
Categories
Alumni | University

A new University of Leeds building named in honour of an heroic graduate who helped countless refugee academics is to be officially opened on International Women's Day.

A red banner in front of The Great Hall with text that says 'Welcome Leeds International Medieval Congress'

International Medieval Congress returns to campus

Published
2 March 2022
Categories
Arts & Culture

The largest academic conference of its kind in Europe, the International Medieval Congress (IMC), returns to campus for 2022 with the theme ‘Borders’.