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Boosting the fight against cyber attacks

Published
Friday 28th June, 2024
Categories
Technology

A University of Leeds spinout company has received an investment boost to develop its ground-breaking cyber security technology.

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Dutch declaration signing marks milestone

Published
Wednesday 26th June, 2024
Categories
Global

More than 20 Higher Education Institutions have now signed up to a ground-breaking network that seeks to tackle humanity’s greatest challenges and unlock a fair future for all.

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Early childhood problems linked to school absenteeism

Published
Wednesday 26th June, 2024
Categories
Society & Politics

Children who are not considered “school ready” are more than twice as likely to become persistently absent at some point in their education, according to a new study led by the University of Leeds.

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University hosts GB Sevens squad

Published
Thursday 20th June, 2024
Categories
Alumni
Working with our region

GB Sevens have set up base at the University of Leeds as they prepare for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games to kick off.

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Put people and planet first, says Mary Portas

Published
Thursday 20th June, 2024
Categories
Working with our region

Businesses need to look after their people and the planet as much as their shareholders, according to broadcaster and entrepreneur Mary Portas.

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Students connect in global classrooms

Published
Monday 17th June, 2024
Categories
Global

A student who collaborated with peers on the other side of the world, all while remaining on campus, says the “special” experience has prepared her for a move abroad.

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Study warns of 'alarming rise' in long-lived greenhouse gas

Published
Thursday 13th June, 2024
Categories
Environment
News
Research

Emissions of a greenhouse gas more potent than carbon dioxide or methane increased unabated up to 2020, according to a new report which a University of Leeds academic helped to produce.

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Sketching helps students and staff connect to landscape

Published
Tuesday 11th June, 2024
Categories
Arts & Culture
Research

A sustainability project is using sketching as a tool to encourage students and staff at Leeds University Business School (LUBS) to appreciate the power of walking.