Society & Politics news archive
Ministers asked to intervene over rail research institute
Rail industry and civic leaders are urging the Government to accelerate construction of an advanced rail Institute that would provide a “...game-changing opportunity for the UK”.
Using research power to tackle global issues
The University of Leeds has secured part of a new £147 million research initiative to work with developing nations on the world's biggest challenges.
Policy Leeds launched to link academics with policymakers
A new policy institute has launched at the University of Leeds - aimed at strengthening the ties between the University’s world-renowned research community and policymakers around the globe.
Learning lessons from lockdown school closures
Schools are being urged to support a study to help determine the effect of the national lockdown on children’s learning.
New materials will help UK achieve net-zero, say researchers
Scientists at the University of Leeds have pledged to develop a new generation of ultra-efficient electronics to help the UK achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.