Pandemic leaves two thirds of six-year-olds falling behind Published 10 February 2022 Categories Coronavirus | Society & Politics Disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has left two-thirds of Leeds’ six-year-olds behind in their development, researchers say.
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.
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.
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.
Leeds Cancer Research Centre is officially launched Published 4 February 2022 Categories University | Working with our region | Health An ambitious vision placing Leeds at the global forefront of cancer research is officially set out today.
Statement Published 3 February 2022 Categories Statements University of Leeds statement: Use of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
Crisis-hit UK cultural sector ‘at a crossroads’ Published 3 February 2022 Categories Working with business | Coronavirus | Arts & Culture | Research New research has revealed the profound impact of COVID-19 on the UK cultural sector’s organisations, workforce and audiences.
The number of tree species on Earth Published 2 February 2022 Categories Global | Environment | Research An international team of scientists estimate that there are 14% more tree species than previously thought.
Paris Agreement limits still catastrophic for coral reefs Published 2 February 2022 Categories Science | Environment Limiting global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels will still be catastrophic for coral reefs, new research suggests.
Namrah Shahid: Changing the story with Hijabi Runners Published 1 February 2022 Categories Alumni By forming Hijabi Runners, one Leeds alumna has helped other South Asian and Muslim women realise that running could be for them, too.
Prestigious award for leading polar expert Published 31 January 2022 Categories Global | Environment | Science | Research Ian Brooks, Professor of Boundary Layer Processes at the University of Leeds, has been awarded the Polar Medal.
New weather app to save lives and livelihoods Published 31 January 2022 Categories Technology | Science | Global A mobile phone app has been launched in Kenya to help people avoid the death and destruction caused by tropical storms.
Reducing COVID-19 risk during dentist appointments Published 28 January 2022 Categories Science | Health | Coronavirus Dentists could significantly increase the number of patients they see during the pandemic by switching the drills they use, according to new research.
Engineering quality of life for people with advanced cancers Published 28 January 2022 Categories Working with business | Science | Technology | Health A £7 million research project has been launched to develop a new imaging and keyhole surgery approach to the treatment of secondary bone tumours of the spine.