Aspirin can reduce the risk of bowel cancer
Two standard aspirin tablets taken every day for two years can reduce the risk of inherited bowel cancer for at least a decade, research has revealed.
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Leeds climbs in QS World Ranking 2021
The University has moved up two places in the latest QS World University Rankings, consolidating its place in the top 100.
Long-term lessons of coronavirus outbreaks
Patients recovering from COVID-19 could suffer significant long-term effects, according to research into the experiences of people hospitalised by previous coronavirus outbreaks.
Success for Leeds in key university ranking
Leeds features in the top ten rankings for 18 subjects in this year's Complete University Guide.
Leeds academics to investigate Covid-19 crimes
The impact of Covid-19 on crime in England will be interrogated by Leeds academics, thanks to a £666,000 grant.
Elusive bird to inspire new works
New and exclusive works from award-winning writers and artists will be launched every day this week, inspired by a mysterious nocturnal bird.
Black Lives Matter: University of Leeds statement
The University recognises that the shocking events in the USA and subsequent protests will have had a profound impact on our community.
The show must go on: final year degree shows go online
The final year degree show by students from the School of Fine Art, History of Art & Cultural Studies opens online, and finalists are embracing the opportunity to innovate and challenge tradition.
Unlocking clues to the origins of the stars
An artificial intelligence system analysing data from the Gaia space telescope has identified more than 2,000 large protostars - and they could hold clues to the origins of the stars in the Milky Way.
The chemical messenger that controls flower power
The dazzling floral displays of early spring are starting to draw to a close. But wily gardeners know that they can keep plants in flower for longer by removing fruit and seeds as soon as they form.