The protein helping to explain foot-and-mouth's infectiousness
Scientists have conducted a ‘molecular dissection’ of a part of the virus that causes foot-and-mouth disease, to try and understand why the pathogen is so infectious.
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Care home workers turned to WhatsApp for help during COVID-19 outbreak
Analysis of social media messages between care home staff revealed growing concerns about lack of guidance as the pandemic swept the country.
Leeds offers asymptomatic COVID-19 testing for students
The University is offering free and fast asymptomatic coronavirus tests on campus for students who are leaving their university accommodation for the winter break.
Ministers asked to intervene over rail research institute
Rail industry and civic leaders are urging the Government to accelerate construction of an advanced rail Institute that would provide a “...game-changing opportunity for the UK”.
Using research power to tackle global issues
The University of Leeds has secured part of a new £147 million research initiative to work with developing nations on the world's biggest challenges.
Policy Leeds launched to link academics with policymakers
A new policy institute has launched at the University of Leeds - aimed at strengthening the ties between the University’s world-renowned research community and policymakers around the globe.
Leeds professor joins Digital Futures Commission
A leading academic from the University of Leeds has joined an influential panel of experts on the newly-launched Digital Futures Commission.
Breakthrough technology boosts breast cancer diagnosis
New technology which helps doctors more accurately diagnose breast cancer has been recognised by the US Food & Drugs Administration (FDA) for its exceptional potential clinical value.
Universities unite over global climate challenges
A global coalition of leading climate research universities has urged world leaders to act now to avoid catastrophic environmental consequences.
Space research aims to boost Yorkshire economy
The University is to help spearhead a national programme of technological revolution backed by the UK Space Agency.