Addressing the north-south autism assessment divide
Children in the North of England are waiting up to three years longer than those in the south for an autism diagnosis, new data analysis shows.
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Partnership wins funding to enhance the use and application of AI for PGR ecosystem
A joint project by the University of Leeds and Aston University to set up an artificial intelligence (AI) tools research network has won £3.4m in funding by the Research England Development Fund.
University farm to halve carbon footprint for new research project
The University of Leeds farm is to become a pioneering research station to test and accelerate climate-smart agricultural methods.
Half of children on free school meals were not ready for school
Almost half of school pupils currently on free school meals will have started their formal education without the necessary skills to thrive, according to new research.
Inspiration for Caribbean students
Students from the Caribbean have been inspired to pursue careers in research during a visit to Leeds to work with surgical robotics.
Star students at Mathematics School
The first cohort of students to complete A-levels at Leeds Mathematics School is celebrating outstanding results.
Jack Maitland: the man behind the medals
After a successful running and triathlon career, Jack Maitland enjoyed a period of unprecedented success as Head Coach at Leeds Triathlon Centre, helping to transform athletes into medal winners.
Positive impact of supermarket junk food restrictions revealed
Legislation to restrict supermarket sales of foods high in fat, sugar or salt (HFSS) has led to a marked reduction in purchases, according to the first ever independent analysis.
Deforestation may cause over a third of heat-related deaths in tropical regions
Deforestation in tropical countries could contribute to increased deaths from heat exposure in nearby populations, new research has shown.
Bridging cultures through song
A unique programme supported by the University of Leeds helped to launch a landmark performance by thousands of children in Bradford this summer.