Research collaboration with West Coast Partnership
The University has announced a research agreement with the West Coast Partnership, the franchise that runs rail services on the West Coast Main Line and selected as the operator of phase one of HS2.
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Pre-surgery chemotherapy benefits to be explored
The benefits of giving chemotherapy before surgery to bowel cancer patients will be further explored in a new £3.4 million trial, one of three awarded regional funding.
Waves of praise for Lighthouse Labs scientists
University staff and students have been recognised for their role in helping to establish the Alderley Park Lighthouse Laboratory in Cheshire, a key part of the Government’s COVID-19 testing strategy.
Parasite discovery could assist mental health treatments
New research into how a common parasite infection alters human behaviour could help development of treatments for schizophrenia and other neurological disorders.
New trial for bone marrow cancer patients facing poor outcomes
A new clinical intervention trial aims to improve outcomes for patients with the bone marrow cancer multiple myeloma (MM).
Cancers detected early thanks to pioneering trial
A lung cancer trial aiming to detect disease in higher risk patients before they show symptoms has caught dozens of cases early.
Circular economy to drive UK sustainability
The University of Leeds has secured funding to help two large industrial sectors make the transition to a greener, more sustainable future where they reduce waste, energy and pollution.
Leeds leaders rally together to support start-ups
Senior leaders from across the Leeds City Region have joined forces to provide urgent support for innovators and entrepreneurs who will be key to the recovery of our future economy.
'First of its kind' lung cancer trial
Scientists have been awarded £900,000 from Cancer Research UK to launch a groundbreaking clinical trial for people with lung cancer.
Prestigious Fellowship award for leading academic
One of the leading figures at Leeds University Business School (LUBS) has been made a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences.