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Leeds offers asymptomatic COVID-19 testing for students

Published
Wednesday 25th November, 2020
Categories
Coronavirus
University

The University is offering free and fast asymptomatic coronavirus tests on campus for students who are leaving their university accommodation for the winter break.

Ministers asked to intervene over rail research institute

Published
Tuesday 24th November, 2020
Categories
Science
Society & Politics
Technology
Working with business

Rail industry and civic leaders are urging the Government to accelerate construction of an advanced rail Institute that would provide a “...game-changing opportunity for the UK”.

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Using research power to tackle global issues

Published
Monday 23rd November, 2020
Categories
Research
Society & Politics
Science
Health
University

The University of Leeds has secured part of a new £147 million research initiative to work with developing nations on the world's biggest challenges.

Westminster

Policy Leeds launched to link academics with policymakers

Published
Monday 23rd November, 2020
Categories
Working with business
Global
Society & Politics
University

A new policy institute has launched at the University of Leeds - aimed at strengthening the ties between the University’s world-renowned research community and policymakers around the globe.

Leeds professor joins Digital Futures Commission

Published
Friday 20th November, 2020
Categories
Working with business
Technology
Business & Economy

A leading academic from the University of Leeds has joined an influential panel of experts on the newly-launched Digital Futures Commission.

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Breakthrough technology boosts breast cancer diagnosis

Published
Friday 20th November, 2020
Categories
Working with business
Health

New technology which helps doctors more accurately diagnose breast cancer has been recognised by the US Food & Drugs Administration (FDA) for its exceptional potential clinical value.

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Universities unite over global climate challenges

Published
Thursday 19th November, 2020
Categories
Coronavirus
Global
Environment

A global coalition of leading climate research universities has urged world leaders to act now to avoid catastrophic environmental consequences.