Leeds International Summer School News

Representation of bacteria in the gut microbiome.

Gut health signals could transform arthritis treatment

Published
Friday 8th November, 2024
Categories
Health
Research

Changes in the gut microbiome before rheumatoid arthritis is developed could provide a window of opportunity for preventative treatments, new research suggests.

Trial contributor Robin wearing his facial prosthesis standing in front of his portraits in the Bexley Wing at St James' University Hospital, Leeds

Trial participants with facial prostheses have portraits painted

Published
Thursday 7th November, 2024
Categories
Health
Research

Patients who wear facial prostheses after treatment for head and neck cancer have had their portraits painted to illustrate the physical and psychological impact of living with a facial difference. 

A pine marten sitting on a branch in woodland in the Scottish Highlands

Pine martens thrown a lifeline in the Lake District

Published
Wednesday 6th November, 2024
Categories
Environment
Research

Pine martens have been reintroduced into woodland in South Cumbria thanks to a project involving researchers from the University of Leeds.

Members of the RadNet Leeds team standing on the stairs in Nexus

Major funding boost for radiotherapy research 

Published
Tuesday 5th November, 2024
Categories
Health
Research

Scientists and clinicians at the University of Leeds exploring new radiotherapy treatments and technologies have been given a major cash boost from Cancer Research UK (CRUK).

An office table where several people's hands can be seen. A laptop on the table shows an AI graphic.

How are digital technologies restructuring work?

Published
Tuesday 5th November, 2024
Categories
Technology
Business & Economy
Research

The ways in which new workplace technologies like artificial intelligence are affecting work and employment will be investigated by collaborative research centre, Digit.

An image of a young person's knees as she looks down at a mobile phone in their hands

Text messages 'help improve teen tooth health'

Published
Monday 4th November, 2024
Categories
Research

Text message reminders can help to improve toothbrushing habits in teenagers, particularly those from low-income families, a new study has shown.

An outdoor image of Professor Mark Mon-Williams, wearing a blue suit and tie, smiling directly into camera. In the background is greenery and the Houses of Parliament.

Improving outcomes for all children and young people

Published
Monday 4th November, 2024
Categories
News
Research

A leading Early Years expert at the University of Leeds has been appointed Deputy Chair of a new scientific advisory body guiding government policy on issues concerning children and young people.