Events News

New threat closes in on iconic Galápagos wildlife

Published
Friday 16th September, 2011
Categories
Science
Environment

Renewed vigilance over the biosecurity of the Galápagos Islands is needed, based on new research on the risk posed by West Nile virus.

Leeds shortlisted for University of the Year

Published
Monday 12th September, 2011
Categories
University

Leeds has enjoyed double success in the latest Sunday Times University Guide after being shortlisted for the University of the Year award.

Polymer gel batteries

Published
Friday 9th September, 2011
Categories
Science
Technology

University of Leeds scientists have invented a new type of polymer gel that can be used to make safer, smaller and cheaper lithium batteries.

Researchers probe genetic link to blindness

Published
Thursday 8th September, 2011
Categories
Health

University of Leeds researchers have used next-generation DNA sequencing techniques to discover what causes a rare form of inherited eye disorders, including cataracts and glaucoma, in young children.

Crystal clear research

Published
Monday 5th September, 2011
Categories
Technology
Science

Scientists have successfully created synthetic crystals whose structures and properties mimic those of naturally occurring biominerals such as seashells.

Histories of Violence: 9/11 ten years on

Published
Thursday 1st September, 2011
Categories
Society & Politics

The impact that the 9/11 terrorist attacks on America has had on politics, culture and thought is explored in an ambitious multi-faceted project launching this week.

Research offers new way to target shape-shifting proteins

Published
Wednesday 31st August, 2011
Categories
Health
Science

A molecule which can stop the formation of long protein strands, known as amyloid fibrils, that cause joint pain in kidney dialysis patients has been identified by Leeds researchers.

M&S and the University on the hunt for your M&S memories

Published
Thursday 25th August, 2011
Categories
Business & Economy
Working with business

Marks & Spencer and the University have today launched a search for people to contribute to the M&S Company Archive by coming forward with their stories and memories of the retailer.