Symptoms may be mistaken for tamoxifen side effects
Women taking tamoxifen to prevent breast cancer may be stopping their treatment because of a mistaken belief it is causing certain side-effects, a study suggests.
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How infrastructure robots can keep countries efficient
Robots operating in pipes, on lamp posts, flying over power lines and on train tracks will be key to identifying future infrastructure issues, saving money and keeping countries efficient.
Leeds academics recognised for teaching excellence
Two University of Leeds academics have received a National Teaching Fellowship (NTF), one of the most prestigious awards for higher education teaching.
Major investment in the UK’s manufacturing research base
Six new multi-million pound research hubs, aimed at strengthening the UK’s manufacturing industries, have been announced this week by Universities and Science Minister, Jo Johnson MP.
The climate-changing desert dust fertilising our oceans
The way in which man-made acids in the atmosphere interact with the dust that nourishes our oceans has been quantified by scientists for the first time.
The vulnerability of social housing policies
The extent of the mental and physical health problems caused by homelessness among some of society’s most vulnerable people is laid bare in a new report.
Whistle while you work - women in Disney animations
From Snow White washing the dishes to a bunny rabbit police officer in Zootopia, Disney’s animated films have portrayed many memorable female characters in the workplace during the past 80 years.
World-leading medical engineering shown to Minister
Cutting-edge developments in medical technology have been demonstrated to Government Health Minister Lord Prior, during a fact-finding mission to Leeds.
Award-winning: computer gaming simulates field trips
A tool that uses computer gaming to simulate field trips has won a prestigious Times Higher Education award.
University to lead medical technologies audit
A University of Leeds-led consortium has been chosen by the Government to carry out an audit of research, innovation and industry in medical technologies.