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Four generations of Leeds graduates

Published
Monday 31st July, 2023
Categories
Alumni
Research

For the Walsh family, Leeds will forever hold a place in their hearts. This summer they celebrated four generations of the family graduating from the University.

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Naga Munchetty: Asking the right questions

Published
Thursday 27th July, 2023
Categories
Alumni

For Naga Munchetty, Leeds Student kickstarted a career to the top of her profession. After years of pain, she is using her platform to raise awareness of adenomyosis, a little-known womb condition.

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Detecting deadly heart condition sooner

Published
Wednesday 26th July, 2023
Categories
Science
Health

Combining two types of heart scan could help doctors to detect a deadly heart condition before symptoms and signs on conventional tests appear, new research co-led by the University of Leeds shows.

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Tackling inequalities in end-of-life care 

Published
Wednesday 26th July, 2023
Categories
Health

Language barriers are resulting in people from South Asian communities experiencing more pain at the end of life, new research has found.

Loubna El Saboni in a graduation gown, with her young daughter, on campus. She is smiling and holding her degree.

Syrian refugee achieves long-awaited graduation

Published
Wednesday 26th July, 2023
Categories
Health
University

A Syrian refugee has told of her elation after finally graduating as a doctor with the University of Leeds – ten years after she first began studying in her home country.

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University innovation helps drive UK economy

Published
Tuesday 25th July, 2023
Categories
Working with business

Leeds has a key role to play in driving innovation and investment in the North, according to business and political leaders.