Space weather monitoring boost Published 27 June 2020 Categories Science The UK’s ability to predict solar superstorms and other severe space weather events is to get a significant boost with the launch of a major research project involving Leeds expertise.
Vital study into coronavirus transmission Published 26 June 2020 Categories Coronavirus | Science Scientists from the University of Leeds are to study live virus excretion in faeces to understand more about the spread of SARS-CoV-2 – the coronavirus responsible for the pandemic.
Shelling out for dinner – dolphins learn foraging skills from peers Published 25 June 2020 Categories Science | Environment A new study demonstrates for the first time that dolphins can learn foraging techniques outside the mother-calf bond – showing that they have a similar cultural nature to great apes.
Study confirms "classic" symptoms of COVID-19 Published 24 June 2020 Categories Global | Coronavirus | Science | Health A persistent cough and fever have been confirmed as the most prevalent symptoms associated with COVID-19, according to a major review of the scientific literature.
DARE Art Prize winner to explore climate change Published 24 June 2020 Categories Science | Arts & Culture The poet, writer and visual artist Redell Olsen is the winner of the £15,000 DARE Art Prize 2020-21.
'Relatively rare' cases - the children critically ill with COVID-19 Published 23 June 2020 Categories Coronavirus | Science | Health Figures just published reveal the number of children in the UK who were in paediatric intensive care units with COVID-19.
Scientists’ warning on affluence Published 19 June 2020 Categories Global | Business & Economy | Environment Technology is not the silver bullet for mitigating and solving the many global environmental issues the world is facing, scientists warn.
Aspirin can reduce the risk of bowel cancer Published 12 June 2020 Categories Science | Health Two standard aspirin tablets taken every day for two years can reduce the risk of inherited bowel cancer for at least a decade, research has revealed.
Leeds climbs in QS World Ranking 2021 Published 10 June 2020 Categories University The University has moved up two places in the latest QS World University Rankings, consolidating its place in the top 100.
Long-term lessons of coronavirus outbreaks Published 9 June 2020 Categories Coronavirus | Science | Health Patients recovering from COVID-19 could suffer significant long-term effects, according to research into the experiences of people hospitalised by previous coronavirus outbreaks.
Success for Leeds in key university ranking Published 9 June 2020 Categories University Leeds features in the top ten rankings for 18 subjects in this year's Complete University Guide.
Leeds academics to investigate Covid-19 crimes Published 9 June 2020 Categories Coronavirus | News | Society & Politics The impact of Covid-19 on crime in England will be interrogated by Leeds academics, thanks to a £666,000 grant.
Elusive bird to inspire new works Published 8 June 2020 Categories Arts & Culture | Environment New and exclusive works from award-winning writers and artists will be launched every day this week, inspired by a mysterious nocturnal bird.
Black Lives Matter: University of Leeds statement Published 5 June 2020 Categories News The University recognises that the shocking events in the USA and subsequent protests will have had a profound impact on our community.
The show must go on: final year degree shows go online Published 5 June 2020 Categories Arts & Culture The final year degree show by students from the School of Fine Art, History of Art & Cultural Studies opens online, and finalists are embracing the opportunity to innovate and challenge tradition.