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Everest mission for Leeds researcher with incurable cancer
A Leeds researcher is aiming to become the first woman with incurable cancer to summit Mount Everest.
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Inclusive schools see fewer young people drop out and become 'NEET'
More inclusive secondary schools see fewer students dropping out of education and becoming “NEET”, according to new research from Leeds academics.
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Lakes forming next to Greenland’s ice sheet are speeding up glacier flow
A growing network of meltwater lakes at the edge of the Greenland ice sheet is accelerating the flow of major glaciers, potentially increasing the pace of global sea‑level rise.
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Thawing permafrost accelerates greenhouse gas release
Permafrost thawing may allow greenhouse gases to escape at a much higher rate than previously thought, and this could further accelerate climate change.
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Tackling health inequalities across West Yorkshire
A business founded by a University of Leeds alum has won £100,000 of funding to commercialise its wearable health technology.
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Climate curiosity on campus
The University of Leeds has opened its doors to 90 schoolchildren for a mock climate change conference, delivered through engaging games and activities.
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Cattle grazing boosts nature recovery in Yorkshire Dales
Cattle grazing at a nature reserve in the Yorkshire Dales has increased plant diversity by over 40% according to research by the University of Leeds.
