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A young hawthorn hedge on the edge of a field

Hedgerows increase soil carbon storage by 40%

Published
Wednesday 5th February, 2025
Categories
Environment
Research

Planting hedgerows increases soil carbon storage by almost half compared to nearby grassland – no matter where they are in the country – says new research.

Professor Adrian Crellin with a state-of-the art linear accelerator (LINAC) radiotherapy machine at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

"Smarter, kinder treatments mean I’m still here"

Published
Wednesday 5th February, 2025
Categories
Working with our region
Health
Research

One of the UK’s most senior radiotherapy experts has spoken publicly for the first time about living with incurable cancer.

Torsten Bell MP speaking animatedly.

Minister offers blueprint for Britain

Published
Friday 24th January, 2025
Categories
Society & Politics

Government minister Torsten Bell MP delivered a blueprint for a better Britain in a speech at the University of Leeds.

Namutebi Esther

Funding for global students

Published
Monday 20th January, 2025
Categories
Science
Global

African students have spoken about a “profoundly impactful” conference they were able to attend thanks to University of Leeds funding.

Professor Alan Taylor delivers his speech in an Esther Simpson Lecture Theatre.

Bank policymaker delivers first speech in Leeds

Published
Thursday 16th January, 2025
Categories
Working with business
Business & Economy

A leading economist delivered the first speech in his new role for the Bank of England at the University of Leeds.

a pile of pipes bearing the Nord Stream insignia

True scope of Nord Stream pipeline leak revealed

Published
Wednesday 15th January, 2025
Categories
Research

A major leak of a greenhouse gas from the Nord Stream pipeline was far more significant than first realised, according to new research involving scientists from the University of Leeds.

Tom Milner is sat at a desk in Helix on the University of Leeds campus making one of his bracketless plant pot holders.

Sparking life into seedling ideas

Published
Monday 13th January, 2025
Categories
Business & Economy

A young entrepreneur who pioneered bracketless plant pot holders for tenants has urged students to pursue their business dream.