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Engineering and Physical Sciences

Building a tribute to Sir William Henry Bragg

Published
30 October 2017
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University
Science

The University is to name a key building in its £96m investment in engineering and physical sciences in honour of one of Leeds’ most influential scientists.

The image shows four human colon cancer cells magnified and dyed to reveal cell structures.

Identifying a test to target cancer drug

Published
27 October 2017
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Science
Health

Doctors are developing a more personalised approach to the treatment of bowel cancer, thanks to research which has found a way of screening tumours for their susceptibility to drug therapy.

Research vessel DV Fugro Synergy Credit: CCotteril@ECORD_IODP

Drilling into the mysteries of seismic activity

Published
19 October 2017
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Science
Global

An international expedition aims to better understand seismic activity through samples collected from one of the most geologically active areas in Europe.

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Tackling drug-resistant infections

Published
18 September 2017
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Science
Technology

The University’s research into new ways of tackling drug-resistant infections will be bolstered by a pioneering programme to develop the next generation of scientists specialising in this area.

Engineering and Physical Sciences

Green light for engineering and physical sciences

Published
31 August 2017
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Technology
Science
University

The University’s ambitious plans for advancing engineering and physical sciences has taken a major step forward today with a green light from Leeds City Council.

Magical creatures help conservation

Published
24 August 2017
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News
Science
Environment

Beliefs in magical creatures can impact the protection of biodiversity, and the field of conservation needs to consider them seriously, researchers have warned.

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Artwork at the heart of science

Published
18 August 2017
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Science

Researcher Fraser Macrae is used to studying the wonders of the human body in intricate detail…but there was one sight that stopped him in his tracks.