Human heart development slower than other mammals
The walls of the human heart are a disorganised jumble of tissue until relatively late in pregnancy despite having the shape of a fully functioning heart, according to a pioneering study.
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New £26m library for Leeds students
A stunning new 'flagship' Library for the University of Leeds has been approved by planners.
Leeds joins partners in £170m European drug development project
Chemists at the University of Leeds will join a £170 million pan-European project, bringing together university researchers and pharmaceutical companies to develop the next generation of drugs.
Green tea and red wine extracts disrupt Alzheimer's
Natural chemicals found in green tea and red wine may disrupt a key step of the Alzheimer's disease pathway, according to new research from the University of Leeds.
Student filmmakers call the shots
A team of four students have won this year's Student Video Competition, with their winning entry impressing judges so much it could not be distinguished from videos made by professionals.
Universities Minister tours chemical labs
State-of-the-art facilities for chemistry and chemical engineering at the University of Leeds were showcased this week during a visit by the Minister for Universities and Science.
Young footballers show signs of burnout
Elite youth footballers are at risk of burnout before they leave school because of the perfectionist standards some feel coaches, parents and team members demand of them, according to a new study.
New guidelines to curb waste on infrastructure
A new approach to procuring and managing large infrastructure projects based on work by University of Leeds academics promises to cut wasteful spending.
Bats split on family living
For the tiny Daubenton's bat, the attractions of family life seem to vary more with altitude than with the allure of the opposite sex.
New funds to tackle fundraising for the arts
The DARE partnership, a collaboration between Opera North and the University of Leeds, is set to share in a major grant to tackle the challenges in fundraising for the arts.