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Statement

Published
Wednesday 14th November, 2018
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Statements

University of Leeds statement: University investments and Climate Active Strategy.

Amazon rainforest can't keep up with climate change

Published
Thursday 8th November, 2018
Categories
Global
Environment

A team of more than 100 scientists has assessed global warming's impact on thousands of tree species across the Amazon rainforest, assessing the winners and losers from 30 years of climate change.

Dying Amazon forest

Our pledge: 2023PlasticFree

Published
Tuesday 6th November, 2018
Categories
University

The University of Leeds and Leeds University Union have together pledged to become single-use plastic-free by 2023.

Two hands holding University of Leeds reusable coffee cups.

Lung screening trial launched in Leeds

Published
Tuesday 6th November, 2018
Categories
Health

People at high risk of developing lung cancer have the chance to take part in a pioneering new screening trial launched in Leeds.

Nurse looking at computer near CT scanner

Leeds receives £10m investment for AI and digital pathology

Published
Tuesday 6th November, 2018
Categories
Health
Business and partnerships

Leeds researchers have been awarded a £10.1m investment from UK Research and Innovation to expand a digital pathology and artificial intelligence programme across the North of England.

Bright pink digital slide mixed with IT hardware

Planning for Leeds’ driverless future

Published
Thursday 1st November, 2018
Categories
Technology
Science

A new study has predicted the effects driverless cars could have on urban transport systems and public behaviour in the City of Leeds.

Leeds city street

Welcoming Channel 4’s move to Leeds

Published
Wednesday 31st October, 2018
Categories
News
Business and partnerships

Plans are already being devised for collaborations with Channel 4 following the announcement that the corporation will locate its new national headquarters in Leeds.

campus

Business expertise drives ethical hackathon

Published
Wednesday 31st October, 2018
Categories
Technology
Business and partnerships

More than 100 students took part in this year’s Fintech Hackathon, receiving valuable advice from leading businesses during the 24-hour challenge.

Hackathon 2018