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Pine martens thrown a lifeline in the Lake District

Published
Wednesday 6th November, 2024
Categories
Environment
Research

Pine martens have been reintroduced into woodland in South Cumbria thanks to a project involving researchers from the University of Leeds.

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Major funding boost for radiotherapy research 

Published
Tuesday 5th November, 2024
Categories
Health
Research

Scientists and clinicians at the University of Leeds exploring new radiotherapy treatments and technologies have been given a major cash boost from Cancer Research UK (CRUK).

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How are digital technologies restructuring work?

Published
Tuesday 5th November, 2024
Categories
Technology
Business & Economy
Research

The ways in which new workplace technologies like artificial intelligence are affecting work and employment will be investigated by collaborative research centre, Digit.

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Text messages 'help improve teen tooth health'

Published
Monday 4th November, 2024
Categories
Research

Text message reminders can help to improve toothbrushing habits in teenagers, particularly those from low-income families, a new study has shown.

An outdoor image of Professor Mark Mon-Williams, wearing a blue suit and tie, smiling directly into camera. In the background is greenery and the Houses of Parliament.

Improving outcomes for all children and young people

Published
Monday 4th November, 2024
Categories
News
Research

A leading Early Years expert at the University of Leeds has been appointed Deputy Chair of a new scientific advisory body guiding government policy on issues concerning children and young people.

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Leeds cardiologist’s recommendations to COVID inquiry

Published
Friday 1st November, 2024
Categories
Health
Research

A national Cardiovascular Data Centre should be set up to improve care for people with heart disease after excess patient deaths were recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic, says a Leeds cardiologist.

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The health impacts of climate change

Published
Thursday 31st October, 2024
Categories
Alumni

Principal Climate Change Scientist at UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) Helen Macintyre (PhD Atmospheric Science 2011) explains why the health impacts of climate change should be on everyone’s agenda.