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Judy Hatton and her husband Trevor Thewlis sitting on their sofa at home in Leeds

Life changing research celebrated on World Cancer Day 

Published
Saturday 4th February, 2023
Categories
Science
Health
Research

The life-changing impact of cancer research done at the University is being celebrated on the first anniversary of the Leeds Cancer Research Centre.  

A nurse sitting next to a patient and administering chemotherapy via a tube into the patient's hand

'Remarkable' results in colon cancer trial

Published
Friday 20th January, 2023
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Science
Health
Research

Giving colon cancer patients chemotherapy before surgery cuts the risk of the disease coming back, according to the results of a new clinical trial. 

Dam that is feeding water into a hydropower plant

Hydropower without the environmental impact

Published
Monday 16th January, 2023
Categories
Global
Environment
Science

Scientists have analysed data from nearly three million rivers across the globe to identify where hydropower stations could be sited with limited environmental impacts.

Sample of molten chocolate

Why chocolate feels so good? It's down to lubrication

Published
Friday 13th January, 2023
Categories
Working with business
Health
Science

Scientists have decoded the physical process that takes place in the mouth when chocolate is eaten, as it changes from a solid into a smooth emulsion that many people find totally irresistible.

A person sitting on the sofa with a cup of tea and a blanket, looking exhausted

Impressive results with long COVID pacing trial

Published
Saturday 17th December, 2022
Categories
Science
Health

A pacing rehabilitation programme that helps people with long COVID reduce their symptoms and increase activity levels has shown “impressive” results, say scientists.

Roger Gair at Gair Wood, smiling and leaning on a sign.

New woodland honours former University Secretary

Published
Friday 2nd December, 2022
Categories
Working with our region
Science
Environment

Planting for a new woodland has begun on land owned by the University of Leeds on the northern edge of the city.