Scientist recognised for research into Congo peatlands
A researcher who exposed the threat that climate change poses to tropical forests in Africa has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society, one of the highest accolades in science.
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New online Masters in Disability Studies
The University of Leeds is opening its doors to students around the world with a ground-breaking new online Disability Studies course.
New role to build on Leeds' business impact
Dr Martin Stow has been appointed to the new position of Pro Vice-Chancellor for Business Engagement and Enterprise at the University of Leeds.
Engineers and dancers team up for groundbreaking new project
A pioneering University of Leeds research project about human movement has been awarded an Ingenious Award by the Royal Academy of Engineering.
‘A smarter kinder approach to treatment’ for anal cancer
Reducing the dose and duration of radiotherapy treatments for anal cancer may result in fewer side effects, recent clinical trial results have shown.
Making parks safe for women and girls
Practical guidelines which will help to make parks and green spaces safer for women and girls across the UK are being launched at a conference organised by the University of Leeds.
Vanishing glaciers threaten Alpine biodiversity
With glaciers melting at unprecedented rates due to climate change, invertebrates that live in the cold meltwater rivers of the Alps will face widespread habitat loss, warn researchers.
Pioneering trial of cannabinoid-based drug for brain tumours
A major UK clinical trial using cannabis-derived drugs to treat the most aggressive brain tumour has opened in Leeds and Manchester.
Journalism students to inherit Channel 4 News set
Journalism students will soon be able to hone their broadcasting skills on a TV set used by Channel 4 News presenters, thanks to a special collaboration with the University of Leeds.
Increasing diversity in data science workforce with Masters scholarships
The University of Leeds is offering scholarships for students to study data science-related Masters courses, which will help increase diversity and improve skills gaps in the digital workforce.