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Strengthening research ties with Africa
The University is to be part of a new Africa-UK research collaboration, to identify ways the continent can produce enough food to feed its growing population.
Leeds academics to investigate Covid-19 crimes
The impact of Covid-19 on crime in England will be interrogated by Leeds academics, thanks to a £666,000 grant.
Playing video games linked to higher BMI in kids
Playing video games as a young child has been linked to an increased body mass index (BMI) as a teenager.
Changing the debate around obesity
The NHS needs to do more to address the ingrained stigma and discrimination faced by people with obesity, a leading health psychologist says.
How technology is changing the world of work
A new £8 million research centre exploring how technology is changing the world of work will officially launch this week.