Africa Day – celebrating partnerships across the continent Published 25 May 2021 Categories Society & Politics | Health | Environment | Global As the world marks Africa Day, the University celebrates its existing partnerships across the continent and looks forward to further collaboration as a key strategic aim for the future.
Strong support among managers for long-term UK furlough scheme Published 25 May 2021 Categories Coronavirus | Business & Economy A new report has found that the Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) has been crucial in keeping UK businesses operational during the pandemic.
Citizen researchers tracking air pollution in our homes Published 24 May 2021 Categories Science | Environment | Technology A group of citizen scientists is being recruited to help investigate the scale of microplastic air pollution inside people’s homes.
Infertility poses major threat to biodiversity during climate change Published 24 May 2021 Categories Science | Global | Environment Heat-induced male infertility will see some species succumb to the effects of climate change earlier than thought, new research warns.
Species invasions can teach us about COVID-19 Published 18 May 2021 Categories Science | Health Invasions by alien insect and animal species have much in common with outbreaks of infectious diseases and can tell us a lot about how pandemics spread, according to new research.
African rainforests can resist severe heat and drought Published 17 May 2021 Categories Science | Global | Environment Scientists studying the impact of record heat and drought on intact African tropical rainforests were surprised by how resilient they were to extreme conditions during the last major El Niño event.
Leeds chosen by WHO to help create global health strategy Published 14 May 2021 Categories Coronavirus | Health | Global The University has partnered with the World Health Organisation to create a global strategy to protect populations against future threats such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fibre-optics help create most detailed picture of Greenland Ice Sheet Published 14 May 2021 Categories Science | Environment Scientists have used a fibre-optic sensor passed deep into a borehole to obtain the most detailed measurements of ice properties ever taken on the Greenland Ice Sheet.
'Boost air quality in buildings to reduce respiratory infections' Published 13 May 2021 Categories Coronavirus | Science | Health | Be Curious Leading experts in the transmission of airborne pathogens are calling for tighter regulations to control air quality in buildings – as a way of reducing the spread of COVID-19 and other illnesses.
Personalised pacemakers could help heart patients keep fit Published 12 May 2021 Categories Science | Health People living with heart failure could benefit from personalised pacemakers to help them exercise safely, thanks to a trial being carried out by a team in the School of Medicine.
Discovery of methanol in a 'warm' planet-forming disk Published 10 May 2021 Categories Science Astronomers have identified the molecule methanol in the ‘warm zones’ of a protoplanetary disk circling a star about 360 light years from Earth.
Royal Society Fellowship honours Published 7 May 2021 Categories University Two prominent Leeds figures have been elected as Fellows of the prestigious Royal Society.
Sea level rises from melting ice massively reduced by limiting global warming Published 7 May 2021 Categories Global | Environment Sea level rise caused by melting ice could be halved this century if the Paris Agreement target of limiting warming to 1.5°C is met.
Lead found in rural drinking water supplies Published 4 May 2021 Categories Working with business | Be Curious | Health Scientists are warning that drinking water supplies in parts of rural West Africa are being contaminated by lead-containing materials used in small community water systems.
Refining guidance to help new mums in need Published 4 May 2021 Categories Health A good practice guide for caring for new and expectant mothers and the people close to them has been produced by Leeds and other university partners.