News

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.

Why chocolate feels so good? It's down to lubrication

Published
Friday 13th January, 2023
Categories
Working with business
Health
Science

Scientists have decoded the physical process that takes place in the mouth when chocolate is eaten, as it changes from a solid into a smooth emulsion that many people find totally irresistible.

Sample of molten chocolate

Vice-Chancellor’s latest blog

Published
Tuesday 20th December, 2022
Categories
University

Professor Simone Buitendijk’s latest blog consider how faith in life, and in our individual and collective strength, can help in uncertain and difficult times.

Professor Simone Buitendijk sitting on a chair and smiling

Impressive results with long COVID pacing trial

Published
Saturday 17th December, 2022
Categories
Science
Health

A pacing rehabilitation programme that helps people with long COVID reduce their symptoms and increase activity levels has shown “impressive” results, say scientists.

A person sitting on the sofa with a cup of tea and a blanket, looking exhausted