Events News

Dying 'monster' star discovered

Published
Wednesday 28th September, 2011
Categories
Science
Technology

The final throes of one of the largest and rarest stars in our galaxy have been discovered by astrophysicists using the European Southern Observatory (ESO).

Bone drug is mixed blessing for breast cancer patients

Published
Sunday 25th September, 2011
Categories
Science
Health

A drug used to protect bone may extend survival in older breast cancer patients, according to researchers at the Universities of Sheffield and Leeds.

Leeds medic comes to the rescue in Africa

Published
Friday 23rd September, 2011
Categories
Health
University

A University of Leeds medical student used his skills and training to save the life of a seven-year-old child whilst volunteering in north-eastern Tanzania.

Leeds premiere for award-winning composer

Published
Thursday 22nd September, 2011
Categories
Arts & Culture

A new work by multi-award winning composer, Cheryl Frances-Hoad has its premiere in Leeds next month.

Deforestation reduces rainfall in Africa

Published
Monday 19th September, 2011
Categories
Environment

Deforestation in the rainforests of West Africa reduces rainfall over the rest of the forest, according to new University of Leeds research published in Geophysical Research Letters.

All points North

Published
Friday 16th September, 2011
Categories
Environment

A growing, ageing and more ethnically diverse population could provide the north of England with opportunities for economic growth, according to a new report.