Using artificial intelligence to speed up cancer detection Published 24 January 2020 Categories Science | Technology The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport visited the University today to hear how researchers are being trained to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) in the fight against cancer.
Rail research centre on track to boost economy Published 22 January 2020 Categories Business & Economy | Technology A cutting-edge rail research centre being built by the University of Leeds has the potential to contribute billions of pounds to the UK economy, according to consultants GENECON.
Mosquito-borne diseases could be prevented by skin cream Published 22 January 2020 Categories Health A skin cream used to treat warts and skin cancer could help protect people against viral diseases such as Zika and dengue, according to new research.
Leeds flying high for top employers Published 20 January 2020 Categories Working with business | University Students at the University of Leeds are among the UK’s top ten most targeted by leading employers.
Sampling world-leading science Published 16 January 2020 Categories Working with business | University Maths, artificial intelligence, robotics and fluid dynamics were on the agenda when Universities Minister Chris Skidmore visited the University.
Clearing up cloudy climate predictions Published 16 January 2020 Categories Global | Environment UK scientists are taking to the skies as part of a major international research campaign to better understand the behaviour of clouds and their role in climate change.
Quicker and cooler is best for clothes Published 14 January 2020 Categories Environment | Science Groundbreaking research into the impact washing machines have on clothes and the environment shows that shorter, cooler washes help clothes look better for longer and release fewer microfibres.
Children’s packed lunches lack nutritional quality Published 14 January 2020 Categories Health | Science Fewer than two in every 100 packed lunches eaten by children in English primary schools meet nutritional standards, according to a major survey.
Cancer Research UK delegation visits Leeds Published 10 January 2020 Categories University | Health Senior leaders from Cancer Research UK visited the University today to find out how Leeds researchers are working together in the battle against the disease.
Driving debate on UK agricultural trade policy Published 8 January 2020 Categories Working with business | Business & Economy Politicians and stakeholders from the farming sector will today hear from a leading Leeds professor on the future of trade regulation and how Brexit will impact future UK agricultural policy.
Sweet success – sugar levels drop in UK yogurts Published 8 January 2020 Categories Health A survey of yogurt ingredients show that sugar levels have significantly decreased in the last two years, but concerns about overall nutritional content remain.
PhD centre will nurture new leaders in Earth observation Published 31 December 2019 Categories Science | Environment A new centre will enable 50 fully-funded PhD researchers to harness satellite data to tackle global environmental challenges.
Deaf people at risk of being 'excluded from astronomy' Published 23 December 2019 Categories Society & Politics | Science The deaf community risks being excluded from aspects of modern science because the number of new advances is outpacing the development of sign language to explain them, a leading researcher says.
Walking and cycling to work linked with fewer heart attacks Published 19 December 2019 Categories Health Walking and cycling to work were associated with fewer heart attacks across 43 million adults in England, according to a new national study.
There is no ‘I’ in team – or is there? Published 18 December 2019 Categories News | Business & Economy There is no ‘I’ in team - as the saying goes. But new research suggests it is important for individuals to feel personal ownership towards a team project in order to be more creative.