Thousands may have undiagnosed bowel cancer Published 15 January 2021 Categories Science | Health A new study involving the University has found that since the first coronavirus lockdown the number of people diagnosed with bowel cancer in England has fallen sharply.
Brief encounters: how fleeting protein interactions shape health Published 15 January 2021 Categories Working with business | Science | Health The UK's leading scientific academy – the Royal Society – has announced that Professor Sheena Radford is to receive one of its most prestigious research awards.
New technology helps cancer patients manage symptoms Published 12 January 2021 Categories Technology | Health Hundreds of cancer patients have benefitted from using computer algorithms to manage their symptoms and improve their wellbeing in a unique UK trial.
'Compelling case' to level up economy through rail innovation Published 11 January 2021 Categories Society & Politics | Technology | Working with business Greater investment in rail research could be used to help level up the economy in the north of England, according to a report by economics and policy analysts Perspective Economics.
New University Librarian announced Published 8 January 2021 Categories University The University is pleased to announce that Masud Khokhar has been appointed University Librarian and Keeper of the Brotherton Collection.
Unravelling the process that makes viruses infectious Published 8 January 2021 Categories Health | Science Researchers have for the first time identified the way viruses like the poliovirus and the common cold virus ‘package up’ their genetic code, allowing them to infect cells.
The burning question at the heart of global waste Published 7 January 2021 Categories Working with business | Science | Environment | Global Up to one billion tonnes of solid waste is being openly burned worldwide each year and risks the health of “tens of millions of people”, according to a review of the latest scientific evidence.
A robotic revolution for urban nature Published 5 January 2021 Categories Global | Environment Drones, robots and autonomous systems can transform the natural world in and around cities for people and wildlife.
Dame Fanny Waterman: ‘We salute her remarkable achievement’ Published 4 January 2021 Categories University | Arts & Culture The University was saddened to hear of the death of Dame Fanny Waterman, founder and President Emeritus of Leeds International Piano Competition, on 20 December.
Current food production systems could mean far-reaching habitat loss Published 21 December 2020 Categories Global | Environment The global food system could drive rapid and widespread biodiversity loss if not changed, new research has found.
Statement Published 17 December 2020 Categories Statements Brexit – a message from the Vice-Chancellor and Leeds University Union
Tissue Bank boost for brain cancer researchers Published 17 December 2020 Categories Science | Health A new Leeds-based brain tumour Tissue Bank is set to open following donations from two Yorkshire charities.
Critical temperature for tropical tree lifespan revealed Published 14 December 2020 Categories Global | Environment For the first time scientists have provided clear evidence that tropical tree lifespan decreases above a critical temperature threshold.
Better ways to manage virus explored by new trials Published 11 December 2020 Categories Coronavirus | Technology | Health Two new research programmes aimed at reducing the effects and transmission of COVID-19 have been announced.
Child cancer patients at no greater risk of severe COVID-19 infection Published 11 December 2020 Categories Coronavirus | Science | Health Results from a study of children with cancer who tested positive for COVID-19 has found they were not at an increased risk of getting a severe coronavirus infection.