Alumni News

Tongue structures called papillae. Under high magnification they are circle-like and bulbous and they give the upper surface of the tongue its rough structure

AI study reveals individuality of tongue’s surface

Published
Thursday 14th December, 2023
Categories
Science
Technology
Health

Artificial Intelligence and 3D images have revealed that the surface of the tongue is unique to each of us, a new study suggests.

University of Leeds sustainable garden on campus.

Leeds moves up in sustainability rankings

Published
Wednesday 13th December, 2023
Categories
University
Environment

The annual People & Planet University League for 2023-24 has been released, with the University of Leeds achieving a 2:1 classification.

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'Remarkable' results in Leeds leukaemia trial

Published
Tuesday 12th December, 2023
Categories
Science
Health
Research

Personalised treatment for the most common form of adult leukaemia helps patients survive for longer and stay in remission, a phase III trial has found. 

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Leeds launches landmark early years research project 

Published
Tuesday 12th December, 2023
Categories
Working with our region
Society & Politics
Health

Improving the life chances of children in Leeds during their first 1,000 days is the focus of an ambitious new research project by the University of Leeds. 

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Leeds Future Leaders tackle global challenges

Published
Wednesday 6th December, 2023
Categories
University
Research

Three Leeds researchers have received prestigious fellowships to support their research in climate, health and mitigating the damage from invasive species.

Doctors rushing into A&E with a patient on a trolley

Burnout prevention coaching for medical students

Published
Tuesday 5th December, 2023
Categories
Science
Health
Research

Medical students suffering with mental health difficulties and burnout saw significant improvements after taking part in a bespoke online coaching programme.

A camera in space captures the sun as it begins to appear over the curve of the Earth

Pivotal moment as global warming threatens the Earth system

Published
Tuesday 5th December, 2023
Categories
Global
Science
Environment
Research

Climate change is pushing the world towards a series of “tipping points” which will see rapid and irreversible change across the natural and social worlds, say a group of leading experts.  

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Students meet Bank of England policymaker

Published
Monday 4th December, 2023
Categories
Working with business
Business & Economy

A new member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has given her debut speech to University of Leeds students.