Leeds researchers join partnership for opening of multi-million health research centre in Bradford Published 10 October 2019 Categories Health | University A new multi-million pound research centre that will improve health across the generations opens today.
Boost for cancer diagnosis health tech Published 9 October 2019 Categories Health A health minister visiting Nexus today has announced an additional £4m of funding to support the development of new health tech innovations.
The ‘lab-bot’ that could revolutionise hunt for cancer drugs Published 7 October 2019 Categories Technology | Health A robot-controlled laboratory where decisions are made by artificial intelligence will change the way new drugs are discovered, says a leading researcher.
‘Unprecedented’ rise in infant mortality in England linked to poverty Published 3 October 2019 Categories Health A new study links a recent rise in infant mortality in England to poverty.
Sir Alan Langlands to step down as Vice-Chancellor Published 27 September 2019 Categories University Sir Alan Langlands is to step down as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Leeds during 2020.
Shining a light on creativity in Leeds Published 23 September 2019 Categories University | Arts & Culture A confluence of art and biology forms part of University's Light Night offering this year.
Future-focussed research Published 20 September 2019 Categories Science | Environment A prestigious fellowship will support five University of Leeds researchers addressing global challenges.
Research Spotlight - September 2019 Published 19 September 2019 Categories University September's round-up of some of the latest research and education stories from the University.
The benefits of investing in zero-carbon cities Published 19 September 2019 Categories Global | Environment A new report shows low carbon measures in cities could reduce urban emissions by nearly 90% and support 87 million jobs worldwide by 2030.
New insight into links between transport and land value Published 19 September 2019 Categories Science | Business & Economy A new report reveals the relationships between transport and property value across the North of England.
'No sudden jump in warming' from emissions cuts Published 18 September 2019 Categories Global | Environment Reducing fossil fuel emissions aggressively but gradually will not cause a large spike in short-term warming as feared, according to new research.
Statement Published 17 September 2019 Categories Statements University of Leeds statement: Global climate crisis
University commits to bold climate crisis action Published 17 September 2019 Categories News | Environment The University of Leeds has fully divested from significant fossil fuel extractors and has set out seven bold principles it will adopt to help tackle the climate crisis.
Improving cancer care: new data hub Published 12 September 2019 Categories Health Researchers in Yorkshire are collaborating on a new national data hub that aims to transform how cancer data from across the UK can be used to improve patient care.
The rare molecule weighing in on the birth of planets Published 12 September 2019 Categories Technology | Science | News Astronomers have discovered a rare molecule in the dust and gas disc around a young star – and it may provide an answer to one of the conundrums facing astronomers.