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Royal visit marks early childhood campaign launch

Published
Tuesday 31st January, 2023
Categories
University

The Princess of Wales joined a teaching session at the University of Leeds today as she continues the launch of her new national campaign. 

Princess of Wales chats to students

Exhibition explores inclusive art education

Published
Monday 30th January, 2023
Categories
Working with our region
Arts & Culture

Work created by neurodivergent and learning disabled artists is going on show at the University of Leeds next week in a new exhibition which explores how they can develop their careers.

A group of artists are pictured gathered around a table, talking to each other. The walls are covered in colourful art pieces.

People with arthritis 20% less likely to be in work

Published
Friday 27th January, 2023
Categories
Health

The typical person living with arthritis in the UK is 20% less likely to be in work than their equivalent without the condition, new research shows.

A male manual worker standing in front of some boxes in a warehouse and holding his back

Leeds spinout Slingshot Simulations secures £3m investment

Published
Tuesday 24th January, 2023
Categories
Business & Economy
Working with business
Technology

Slingshot Simulations, a spinout from the University of Leeds, has secured a £3 million round of investment led by Northern Gritstone, alongside Mercia and the Northern Powerhouse Fund.

Split screen of a real and a digital representation of a rainforest.

'Remarkable' results in colon cancer trial

Published
Friday 20th January, 2023
Categories
Science
Health

Giving colon cancer patients chemotherapy before surgery cuts the risk of the disease coming back, according to the results of a new clinical trial. 

A nurse sitting next to a patient and administering chemotherapy via a tube into the patient's hand

Hydropower without the environmental impact

Published
Monday 16th January, 2023
Categories
Global
Environment
Science

Scientists have analysed data from nearly three million rivers across the globe to identify where hydropower stations could be sited with limited environmental impacts.

Dam that is feeding water into a hydropower plant

Supporting world-leading research

Published
Friday 13th January, 2023
Categories
University

The University of Leeds has joined a national consortium that aims to ensure the UK retains its place as a centre for world-leading research.

A close-up of a microscope and the hands of a researcher wearing blue gloves and a white coat.