Understanding why deadly brain cancer comes back
The deadliest form of brain cancer returns because tumours adapt to treatment by recruiting help from nearby healthy tissue, say researchers who are trying to find a cure for the disease.
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Eurovision: One Leeds graduate’s road to success in the song contest
TV and digital broadcast producer Joe Mason discusses his part in turning around the UK’s fortunes in Eurovision.
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Ilkley Literature Festival programme announced with Leeds as partner
The University is an official partner of Ilkley Literature Festival, which launches its 2022 programme today.
Major Leeds art prize showcases graduate talent
This year’s FUAM Graduate Art Prize highlights thought-provoking work on gender and digital identity.
Sam Dickinson: the race to Commonwealth gold
Sam Dickinson (Sports Science and Physiology 2019) returns from the Commonwealth Games 2022 with a gold medal from the triathlon mixed relay.
Female vegetarians at greater risk of hip fracture
A study of more than 26,000 middle-aged UK women reveals those with a vegetarian diet had a 33% higher risk of hip fracture compared to regular meat-eaters.
Leeds academics recognised for outstanding contribution to student experience
Three academics at the University of Leeds have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to higher education with National Teaching Fellowships.
Extended drug treatment for life threatening infections
Hospital patients who develop infections where 10% of sufferers die will be offered double the traditional course of antibiotics in a new trial.
Saurav Ghosal: Star of India
Indian squash star Saurav Ghosal (Economics and Management 2008) honed his skills whilst studying at Leeds, and aims to add Commonwealth gold to his illustrious medal collection at Birmingham 2022.