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International students

Celebrating apprenticeships at Leeds

Published
Tuesday 5th March, 2019
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University

As part of National Apprenticeship Week, the University is celebrating the early success of its apprenticeship programmes.

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Research spotlight

Published
Thursday 28th February, 2019
Categories
University

February roundup of some of the latest research and education stories from the University.

Digital pathology

PhD opportunities to transform healthcare through AI

Published
Thursday 21st February, 2019
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Technology
Health

The University has announced 50 fully-funded PhD researcher places to unlock the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in medical diagnosis and care.

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Smoking may limit body’s ability to fight skin cancer

Published
Monday 18th February, 2019
Categories
Science
Health

Melanoma patients with a history of smoking cigarettes are 40 per cent less likely to survive their skin cancer than people who have never smoked, according to new research.

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Making a difference: Student volunteering

Published
Monday 11th February, 2019
Categories
University

As National Student Volunteering Week kicks off this week, the University is celebrating the impact student volunteers have on local, national and international communities.

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Glasses trial sets sights on primary pupils

Published
Friday 8th February, 2019
Categories
Science
Health

A new trial launched today aims to ensure primary school pupils get the glasses they need in order to improve their maths and reading skills.

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Europe’s financial backing for Leeds' research leadership

Published
Wednesday 6th February, 2019
Categories
Global
University

Robotic tentacles to help surgeons operate inside the body, and understanding what characterises the will of the people are among new research programmes at Leeds supported by European funding.