Supporting female farmers in Africa
A team of women have taken on a cycling challenge across Kenya to support female farmers.
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Humans have already caused 1.5 °C of long-term global warming according to new estimates
Humans may have already caused 1.5 °C of global warming when measured from a time genuinely before the industrial revolution and the start of large-scale carbon emissions, according to new research.
Gut health signals could transform arthritis treatment
Changes in the gut microbiome before rheumatoid arthritis is developed could provide a window of opportunity for preventative treatments, new research suggests.
Public wants UK to prepare and protect against effects of climate change
Over three quarters of people believe climate change is a serious threat to the United Kingdom according to the results of a representative survey by researchers at the University of Leeds.
Trial participants with facial prostheses have portraits painted
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.
Pine martens thrown a lifeline in the Lake District
Pine martens have been reintroduced into woodland in South Cumbria thanks to a project involving researchers from the University of Leeds.
Major funding boost for radiotherapy 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).
How are digital technologies restructuring work?
The ways in which new workplace technologies like artificial intelligence are affecting work and employment will be investigated by collaborative research centre, Digit.
New Honorary Consul welcomes Dutch Ambassador
The Executive Dean of Leeds University Business School has been appointed an Honorary Consul to the Netherlands.
Text messages 'help improve teen tooth health'
Text message reminders can help to improve toothbrushing habits in teenagers, particularly those from low-income families, a new study has shown.