New year, new you – why Dry January is taking off
People taking part in Dry January report immediate physical, psychological and emotional benefits, according to the first qualitative study of the popular alcohol abstinence challenge.
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Evidence for prison sentence discrimination against Muslims ‘weak’
Offenders sentenced to prison who have Muslim names do not appear to be receiving unfairly long sentences, according to a new study of more than 8,000 UK Crown Court sentencing decisions.
Call for renewed Government commitment to waste-neutral economy
Politicians and stakeholders will today hear from senior Leeds professors how a renewed commitment from Whitehall could reduce pressure on natural resources and reclaim valuable materials from waste.
Armistice Day boots – a hero’s lifelong tribute to fallen comrades
A pair of well-worn boots represents one of the more unexpected items in the University of Leeds’ renowned and wide-ranging Liddle Collection of First World War papers and artefacts.
Can charitable giving save our parks?
A research project to explore the idea of charitable giving to public parks has been launched in Leeds.
‘Tipping the balance’ against domestic abuse
Police body-worn cameras are increasingly being used to ensure the perpetrators of domestic violence are charged and brought before the courts, according to new research.
Motherhood and inflammatory bowel disease
Women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) should be given more advice about pregnancy so they can make informed choices about whether to have a family, say researchers.
'Target investment at poorer-quality parks'
A major report into the future of parks in Leeds has recommended the council gets them all up to Green Flag or equivalent standard, the national benchmark for high-quality recreational open spaces.
Helping street sex workers break cycle of homelessness
A pioneering project has proven successful in helping women sex workers escape a downward spiral – and in one case was a life-saver.
Fake news production and social media 'trolls'
A network of digital workers are designing political disinformation campaigns, creating fake news and fanning the flames of public discontent in the Philippines, new research has found.