The benefits of worker co-operatives
New research has identified the benefits of taking things into your own hands and starting a worker co-operative.
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New Brussels office: influencing EU research policy
The White Rose University Consortium has established a Brussels office as part of a long-term strategy to influence EU research policy.
Finding the best treatment for bowel cancer patients
A new test could help patients with advanced bowel cancer get the best treatment for their disease.
Improving rainfall and flooding predictions
The University of Leeds is a partner in a new research project to improve our understanding of rainfall and flood predictions in Scotland.
Loss of wild flowers matches pollinator decline
The first Britain-wide assessment of the value of wild flowers as food for pollinators shows that decreasing resources mirror the decline of pollinating insects.
Significant number of young people with undiagnosed Bipolar Disorder
Around 10% of UK primary care patients prescribed antidepressants for depression or anxiety have undiagnosed bipolar disorder, a study has found.
New gallery showcases University treasures
A rich collection of rare manuscripts and books forms a special public display of treasures at the University of Leeds' new £1.9m gallery.
Digital design to boost pharmaceutical industry
University of Leeds researchers are part of a project to transform the UK’s pharmaceutical industry by introducing new digital design processes.
Breast cancer survivors could be vulnerable to common illnesses
Breast cancer survivors treated with chemotherapy could be vulnerable to common illnesses because of the long-term impact on the body’s immune response, according to new research findings.
Students' union first in UK to be declared 'Excellent'
Leeds University Union is the first students’ union in the UK to be awarded an ‘Excellent’ status by the National Union of Students (NUS) as part of its Quality Students' Unions accreditation scheme.