New project looks to end lupus 'trial and error' Published 29 January 2015 Categories Health The University of Leeds is to be a key partner in a new £5.1 m project aimed at eliminating the 'trial and error' approach to the treatment of lupus.
University Innovation and Enterprise Centre receives £3m boost Published 29 January 2015 Categories Working with business | Technology | University The University of Leeds has welcomed significant investment from the Government's Local Growth Deals programme for its planned University Innovation and Enterprise Centre (UIEC) in the city.
Arctic ice cap slides into the Ocean Published 23 January 2015 Categories Environment Satellite images have revealed that a remote Arctic ice cap has thinned by more than 50 metres since 2012 - about one sixth of its original thickness - and that it is now flowing 25 times faster.
Leeds researcher takes top spot in national image competition Published 23 January 2015 Categories University A University of Leeds researcher has been named the winner of the British Heart Foundation (BHF) image competition.
What can the world learn from the way Germany confronted its past? Published 19 January 2015 Categories Arts & Culture | Society & Politics As the world prepares to mark 70 years since the liberation of Auschwitz, an international exhibition looking at how Germany confronted the Holocaust is unveiled.
Early knee arthritis symptoms first felt when using stairs Published 16 January 2015 Categories Health People who suffer from knee pain when using the stairs may be experiencing the early symptoms of osteoarthritis, according to a new University of Leeds study.
Research shows how the hands-on dad isn't a new phenomenon Published 15 January 2015 Categories Society & Politics The 21st Century dad - as defined by celebrity fathers such as David Beckham, Brad Pitt and Jamie Oliver - isn't a new phenomenon, according to new research.
Leeds helps students capitalise on improved graduate jobs market Published 14 January 2015 Categories University The University of Leeds has once again been placed in the top ten UK universities most targeted by Britain's top employers.
Pouring good water after bad: China's water stress set to worsen with transfer initiatives Published 9 January 2015 Categories Environment New research paints a grim picture for the future of China's water supply, as its booming economy continues to heap pressure on its natural resources, according to new research.
Asking the big questions about big data Published 7 January 2015 Categories Working with business | Technology The University of Leeds is bringing together experts from across Europe, the US and Asia this week to tackle some of the key challenges in using big data effectively.
Department of Health puts Leeds at the heart of new Clinical Research Network Published 5 January 2015 Categories Health The Department of Health has announced that the University of Leeds will be at the heart of a new consortium to help improve the Clinical Research Network.
Variety is the spice of humble moth's sex life Published 22 December 2014 Categories Science | Environment A small brown moth has one of the most complex sex lives in the insect world, new research has found.
Manufacturing project aims to take IT beyond the electronic age Published 19 December 2014 Categories Technology A £5.2 million project led by the University of Leeds is aiming to transform data communications with a new generation of photonic microchips.
University of Leeds in top 10 for research and impact power Published 18 December 2014 Categories University A new assessment of higher education institutions, based on the strength of their research, positions Leeds as one of the top UK universities for research and impact power.
Most carbon-dense ecosystem in Amazonia mapped for first time Published 16 December 2014 Categories Environment The highest concentration of carbon in parts of Amazonia is not stored in trees, but below the ground as peat, according to new University of Leeds research.