New research paints stark picture for young women in student employment
Employers, trade unions and education providers in England are being urged to come together to make employment fairer for students.
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Boosting academic evidence in policymaking
A national engagement project co-led by the University of Leeds is ramping up efforts to support and improve public policymaking.
Finding Ivy: A life worthy of life
Victims of a Nazi-led killing programme that targeted people with disabilities will be recognised in a new exhibition.
Leeds researcher completes Everest Marathon
A cancer and exercise researcher at the University of Leeds has completed the world’s highest marathon and a 6000m mountain climb, just over a year on from her incurable breast cancer diagnosis.
Empowering park staff to enhance safety for women
Park staff across England and Wales are to be trained in intervention techniques when they spot cases of women experiencing different forms of harassment in public spaces.
Breakthrough in anal cancer treatment
A kinder treatment for anal cancer involving a lower dose and shorter course of radiotherapy is more effective than traditional treatment, a clinical trial led by Leeds researchers has found.
Rubble recycling could be key to rebuilding Ukraine
An engineer from Ukraine will travel to the University of Leeds for expert training on how to use pioneering rubble recycling technology to help rebuild his war-torn country.
Extending blood cancer remission
An innovative blood cancer treatment regime could extend remission by seven months on average, according to a clinical trial led by the University of Leeds.
How influencers can tip the markets
Social media influencers, especially those with massive followings, can move a company’s stock price even though they have no expertise in the financial markets, researchers have warned.
Fostering collaboration between academia and policing
The University of Leeds, partnered with the University of York, has been chosen by the National Police Chief’s Council to host one of nine national Policing Academic Centres of Excellence.