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Hippos 'vulnerable' as data gaps hinder conservation efforts

Published
Thursday 12th December, 2024
Categories
Science
Research

A new database of African hippo populations has revealed huge gaps in our knowledge of where the megaherbivores live and thrive, with populations fragmented and reliant on protected areas.

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Criminal exploitation risk for thousands of children

Published
Wednesday 11th December, 2024
Categories
Society & Politics
Health
Research

Mental health hubs in areas of disadvantage are needed to protect vulnerable children from criminal exploitation, experts say in a new report.

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Innovative solutions to business challenges

Published
Tuesday 10th December, 2024
Categories
Working with business

University of Leeds students have been praised by industry experts for their creative solutions to real world business problems.

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Indonesian Ambassador visits Leeds

Published
Thursday 5th December, 2024
Categories
University

The University of Leeds has strengthened ties with Indonesia by welcoming Dr Desra Percaya, Indonesian Ambassador to the UK, to campus.

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Switching planes for trains to decarbonise holidays

Published
Friday 29th November, 2024
Categories
Environment
Research

Up to 41% of Britons holidaying abroad could travel by rail instead of air to cut down on carbon emissions, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Leeds.

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Oily fish, fruit and cereal can 'cut arthritis risk'

Published
Wednesday 27th November, 2024
Categories
Health
Research

Moderate alcohol intake and eating more fruit, oily fish and cereals are linked to lower risk of rheumatoid arthritis, while tea and coffee may be linked to increased risk, new research shows.

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Leeds triathlon legend retires

Published
Tuesday 26th November, 2024
Categories
Alumni

Double Olympic triathlon champion Alistair Brownlee MBE (Sports Science and Physiology 2009, Hon LLD 2013), widely considered the greatest triathlete of all time, has retired from the sport.

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Awards showcase research impact

Published
Friday 22nd November, 2024
Categories
Research

University of Leeds researchers and support teams who strive to make a meaningful difference in the world have been recognised for their exceptional contributions.

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Students meet Bank of England Deputy Governor

Published
Friday 22nd November, 2024
Categories
Working with business

The Bank of England's Deputy Governor has delivered a speech to University of Leeds students outlining how the UK economy has developed over the past 12 months.

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Celebrating multilingual Leeds

Published
Thursday 21st November, 2024
Categories
Working with our region
Global
Arts & Culture

Hundreds of people have tried a new language for the first time as part of Leeds Language Week, a University-led initiative to celebrate the city’s linguistic diversity.