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Flood Victims on boats, being rescued.

Climate change 'a mounting threat to our wellbeing'

Published
28 February 2022
Categories
Science | Environment | Research

Despite efforts to reduce the risks, changes in the Earth’s climate caused by human activity are affecting the lives of billions of people, according to a major international report published today.

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Tropical carbon loss has doubled due to forest clearance

Published
28 February 2022
Categories
University | Science | Environment

Researchers using multiple high-resolution satellite observations have found that carbon loss has more than doubled since 2001 due to forest clearance across the tropics.

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Unique service to tackle anti-social behaviour and noise

Published
25 February 2022
Categories
Working with our region | University

A unique service tackling anti-social behaviour and noise in inner north-west Leeds launched this week, thanks to a unique partnership between the city's two biggest universities and the city council.

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Unravelling a mystery around type-2 diabetes

Published
24 February 2022
Categories
Science | Health

For 30 years, scientists have been trying to understand how a biological molecule self-assembles into a rogue protein-like substance, which is thought to play a key role in type-2 diabetes.

Ryan Bell standing in front of a field.

Ryan finds a winning balance

Published
23 February 2022
Categories
Alumni

An education programme to help students to spend less time on screen – and more time living their lives – has won a coveted innovation award for Leeds alum Ryan Bell (Geography 2018).

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Brian Kokoruwe: Against all odds

Published
23 February 2022
Categories
Alumni

A life-changing meningitis infection didn't stop Brian Kokoruwe (MA Education 2014) pursuing his dreams of sporting success.

Professor Jim Al-Khalili writing on a chalkboard.

How science will reshape our lives

Published
17 February 2022
Categories
Technology | Working with our region | Science

Physicist and TV and radio presenter Professor Jim Al-Khalili is to share his insight into how emerging technologies will transform society, in a public lecture hosted by the University.

Airbus A380 arrives for cold weather testing - Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada

Thawing permafrost could release cancer-causing gas

Published
9 February 2022
Categories
Global | Environment | Research

Thawing of permafrost due to climate change could expose the Arctic population to much greater concentrations of the cancer-causing gas Radon, a new story has found.

Statement

Published
8 February 2022
Categories
Statements

Industrial action 2021/22 – update

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Low risk of COVID-19 spread on Underground rail

Published
8 February 2022
Categories
Working with business | Science | Technology | Health | Coronavirus

People travelling on the London Underground and similar rail systems were at a low risk of being exposed to the virus that causes COVID-19, according to computer simulations.

Three students on an apprenticeship programme in a classroom, studying a screen.

Upskilling the nation’s workforce

Published
7 February 2022
Categories
Working with business | Working with our region | University

From nursing to computer science, apprenticeships at the University of Leeds offer an alternative route into higher level qualifications.

Statement

Published
3 February 2022
Categories
Statements

University of Leeds statement: Use of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)