Events News

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Vaporised spacecraft linked to metals in atmosphere

Published
Tuesday 17th October, 2023
Categories
Science
News

A team of scientists investigating the stratosphere have found particles containing a variety of metals from satellites and spent rocket boosters, vaporised by the intense heat of re-entry.

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Behind the scenes of social class on TV

Published
Friday 13th October, 2023
Categories
Working with business
Arts & Culture

A Leeds researcher has teamed up with the BBC, Channel 4 and Candour Productions to analyse the role of social class, on screen and behind the scenes of TV production.

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Over 40 percent of Antarctica’s ice shelves are smaller

Published
Friday 13th October, 2023
Categories
Global
Science
Environment
Research

71 of the 162 ice shelves that surround Antarctica have reduced in volume over 25 years from 1997 to 2021, with a net release of 7.5 trillion tonnes of meltwater into the oceans, say scientists.

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Boosting Yorkshire MedTech industry

Published
Monday 9th October, 2023
Categories
Health

A major funding boost will help transform the thriving Medical Technology (MedTech) business community in Yorkshire.

Four people - Margaret Korosec, Simone Buitendijk, Bethan Corner and Jeff Grabill - stand in front of a screen.

HELIX digital innovation space launches

Published
Thursday 5th October, 2023
Categories
Technology
University

A cutting-edge digital learning space for students, staff and the local community has opened at the University of Leeds.

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Research reveals striking inequalities in NHS heart care

Published
Thursday 5th October, 2023
Categories
Research and innovation
Health
Research

Stark inequalities in diagnosis and treatment of four of the most common heart conditions in the UK have been revealed in new research.

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Art, music and performances shine on campus for Light Night

Published
Wednesday 4th October, 2023
Categories
Working with our region
Arts & Culture
Research

Visitors can experience the magic of the UK’s largest annual arts and lights festival, Light Night, on the University of Leeds campus on 12 and 13 October.