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Testing new cancer treatment which could banish chemotherapy

Published
Monday 1st October, 2018
Categories
Business and partnerships
Health

Current treatment for head and neck cancer can have debilitating side-effects, but new research combining robotics, nanoparticles, ultrasound and lasers could treat it without chemo- or radiotherapy.

Picture by Anthony Harvey

Light Night 2018 on campus

Published
Friday 28th September, 2018
Categories
University
Arts & Culture

The University is playing a key part in next week's city-wide Light Night celebrations, with events ranging from live coding to a marvellous mushroom adventure.

Tuberculosis under microscope

Harnessing genetics to tackle TB

Published
Friday 28th September, 2018
Categories
Science
Health

A landmark study could herald a quicker, more tailored treatment for the millions of people around the world living with tuberculosis (TB).

young boy eats yogurt

Sugar in yogurt leaves a sour taste

Published
Tuesday 18th September, 2018
Categories
Science
Health

A comprehensive survey of ingredients in yogurts has highlighted high sugar levels in many – particularly organic yogurts and those marketed towards children.

Lang Lang, Global Ambassador of the Leeds International Piano Competition receiving his honorary Doctor of Music degree from University of Leeds Vice-Chancellor Alan Langlands at the finals of the competition on Saturday 15 September.

And the Leeds International Piano Competition winner is…

Published
Sunday 16th September, 2018
Categories
Global
Arts & Culture

Eric Lu, 20, from the US, has been awarded first place at the Leeds International Piano Competition, widely regarded as among the most coveted prizes in the musical world.

blood stream

Viruses show new promise in treating cancer

Published
Thursday 13th September, 2018
Categories
Health

Viruses have shown renewed promise in the treatment of cancer, after new research has shown they retain their cancer-killing ability even when injected into the bloodstream.