Genetic history of British Pakistanis mapped for first time
New analysis of genetic diversity within the British Pakistani population will have important implications for medical studies, according to researchers.
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Leeds academic wins Ivor Novello Award
Professor Martin Iddon, Head of the School of Music at the University of Leeds, has won the Ivors Composers Award for Solo Composition.
Fruit and veg price drops encourage healthier diet
Sales of discounted fruit and vegetables rose by almost 80% during two trials at Sainsbury’s.
Direct experience of dementia strengthens support for euthanasia
People who watched a loved one die with dementia were more likely to support euthanasia for patients with the disease, a new study has found.
Inequalities blighting children's lives in the North
Children growing up in the North of England face greater poverty and are more likely to die before reaching their first birthday than children in other parts of England, according to a new report.
Endangered Caspian seal habitat awarded important marine mammal area status
Special status has been awarded to the habitat of a species of seal left endangered due to human activity.
Volcanic fertilisation of the oceans drove severe mass extinction
Scientists discover two intense periods of volcanism triggered a period of global cooling and falling oxygen levels in the oceans, causing one of the most severe mass extinctions in Earth history.
Efforts to restore Indonesian peatlands could save billions in wildfire costs
Plans to restore Indonesian peatlands are a cost-effective strategy for reducing the impacts of peatland fires to the environment, climate and human health, says a new study.
Blue plaque to honour University's first Librarian
Fanny Passavant, the first Librarian of the University Of Leeds, has been honoured with the unveiling of a blue plaque.
Next Pro-Chancellor appointed
A Leeds alumnus has been appointed as the next Pro-Chancellor of the University.