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82-year-old Colin uses the echome device with his mobility scooter in his garden

Sound-making tech inspires older people to move more

Published
Monday 16th December, 2024
Categories
Health
Arts & Culture
Research

Older people are moving more, in playful and surprising ways, after using wearable technology developed by the University of Leeds that senses movements to create sounds and music.

Mark Gatiss in red and green graduation gowns

Sherlock star awarded Honorary Degree

Published
Friday 13th December, 2024
Categories
University

Award-winning actor, writer and director Mark Gatiss has been honoured with a degree from the University of Leeds.

Sarah Lloyd in graduation gowns by the large metal gates of Cloth Workers' Court

Anti-knife crime campaigner graduates

Published
Friday 13th December, 2024
Categories
University

Anti-knife crime campaigner Sarah Lloyd has graduated with a Masters degree from the University of Leeds - a moment she says she could never have imagined a decade ago.

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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.

an aeroplane landing on a runway at sunset

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.

Woman with hand pain sitting on a couch at home

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.