Northern universities launch new investment company
The Universities of Leeds, Manchester and Sheffield are launching a new investment company to help boost the commercialisation of university spinouts and start-ups in the North of England.
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Wellcome funding for medical humanities
A team from the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures has secured £1 million in funding from global charitable foundation Wellcome to develop medical humanities research.
Inspired by nature, the research to develop a new load-bearing material
Engineers have developed a material that mimics human cartilage – the body’s shock absorbing and lubrication system, and it could herald the development of a new generation of lightweight bearings.
Artificial Intelligence could create better outcomes for bowel cancer patients
A test which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to measure proteins present in some patients with advanced bowel cancer could hold the key to more targeted treatment, according to new research.
Managing peatlands to cut greenhouse gas emissions
Substantial cuts in global greenhouse gas emissions could be achieved by raising water levels in agricultural peatlands, according to a new study.
Energy unleashed by submarine volcanoes could power a continent
Volcanic eruptions deep in our oceans are capable of extremely powerful releases of energy, at a rate high enough to power the whole of the United States, according to research published today.
New deans for equality, diversity and inclusion
The University has appointed two new deans to lead the development of its strategy for equality and inclusion.
Weather forecasts that predict meningitis outbreaks
Scientists are using weather forecasts to predict the location and scale of impending meningitis outbreaks in sub-Saharan Africa.
Volcanic pollution link to respiratory disease increase
Respiratory disease increased markedly following one of Iceland’s largest volcanic eruptions, a new study has found.
Strengthening the knowledge-based economy
The University of Leeds is among the top performing higher education institutions in England for generating impact around its research, according to an analysis by Research England.