Scientists call the shots on new COVID-19 public awareness film Published 9 September 2020 Categories Society & Politics | Science | Health | Coronavirus Professor Cath Noakes of the University of Leeds was the main scientific consultant to the makers of a new public information film designed to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Trees living fast die young Published 8 September 2020 Categories Science | Global | Environment A global analysis reveals for the first time that across almost all tree species, fast growing trees have shorter lifespans.
Digital skills courses reach more than half a million learners Published 8 September 2020 Categories University Online courses developed by the Digital Education Service at the University of Leeds and focusing on employment skills have seen a 2000% increase in uptake since February 2020.
Links between arthritis therapy and heart disease improvements Published 3 September 2020 Categories Science | Health Drugs used to treat initial signs of rheumatoid arthritis also improve the early stages of heart disease, according to new research.
New method of detecting illnesses including coronavirus and cystic fibrosis Published 3 September 2020 Categories Science | Coronavirus | Health A new and quicker method of diagnosing diseases in patients has been created by researchers at the University of Leeds.
Welcoming our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Simone Buitendijk Published 1 September 2020 Categories University Professor Buitendijk has taken up the post of Vice-Chancellor at Leeds.
Sea level rise matches worst-case scenario Published 31 August 2020 Categories Global | Science | Environment Ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica whose melting rates are rapidly increasing have raised global sea level by 1.8cm since the 1990s, and are matching worst-case climate warming scenarios.
Exploring the boundary between art and science Published 29 August 2020 Categories Science | University | Arts & Culture A large sculpture has been installed on the side of the Sir William Henry Bragg building, a new engineering and physical sciences development at the University.
New malaria transmission patterns emerge in Africa Published 28 August 2020 Categories Global | Health | Environment An international study reveals how future climate change could affect malaria transmission in Africa over the next century.
‘Ensure support is available for COVID-19 survivors’ Published 28 August 2020 Categories Coronavirus | Health | Science Healthcare systems around the world need to develop ways of supporting people in the community who are recovering from COVID-19, say researchers.
'Our low-carbon future needs to be circular' Published 19 August 2020 Categories Technology | Environment The renewable energy industry needs to adopt the ideas of a circular economy, where equipment is designed to be reused or remanufactured when it reaches the end of its operational life.
Universities in Leeds - Together for Pride 2020 Published 17 August 2020 Categories University | News | Arts & Culture The University has joined forces with Leeds Beckett University and Leeds Arts University to develop a Digital Pride programme that evokes Pride’s ethos.
Academic honoured for ‘exceptional achievements’ tackling COVID-19 Published 17 August 2020 Categories Coronavirus | Society & Politics | Health | Science A Leeds academic has received a top award from the Royal Academy of Engineering for work which has had “widespread and significant impact” in tackling the spread of coronavirus.
How to improve uptake for cervical cancer screening Published 12 August 2020 Categories Society & Politics | Health Two thirds of women are putting off going for cervical screening due to fear or past experience of pain and discomfort, according to a new study.
Advanced imaging shows real-time molecular interaction Published 11 August 2020 Categories University | Technology | Science Visualising how molecules move in cells or interact with drugs will be possible with one of the world’s most advanced imaging centres being developed at the University.