News

Improving rainfall and flooding predictions

Published
Friday 5th February, 2016
Categories
Environment
Science

The University of Leeds is a partner in a new research project to improve our understanding of rainfall and flood predictions in Scotland.

(From left-right) Jim Sharp (Met Office), Dr Ryan Neely (NCAS/University of Leeds), Dr Lindsay Bennett (NCAS/University of Leeds), Michael Cranston (SEPA) in front of the NCAS X-band Radar.

Loss of wild flowers matches pollinator decline

Published
Wednesday 3rd February, 2016
Categories
Science
Environment

The first Britain-wide assessment of the value of wild flowers as food for pollinators shows that decreasing resources mirror the decline of pollinating insects.

Bell heather (Erica sp.) with the flowers bagged to exclude pollinators so the researchers can collect the nectar produced over a 24 hour period. Credit: Mathilde Baude

New gallery showcases University treasures

Published
Thursday 28th January, 2016
Categories
Arts & Culture
News

A rich collection of rare manuscripts and books forms a special public display of treasures at the University of Leeds' new £1.9m gallery.

Digital design to boost pharmaceutical industry

Published
Thursday 28th January, 2016
Categories
Working with business
Business & Economy
Technology
Health

University of Leeds researchers are part of a project to transform the UK’s pharmaceutical industry by introducing new digital design processes.

Breast cancer survivors could be vulnerable to common illnesses

Published
Monday 25th January, 2016
Categories
News
Health

Breast cancer survivors treated with chemotherapy could be vulnerable to common illnesses because of the long-term impact on the body’s immune response, according to new research findings.

Students' union first in UK to be declared 'Excellent'

Published
Thursday 21st January, 2016
Categories
News

Leeds University Union is the first students’ union in the UK to be awarded an ‘Excellent’ status by the National Union of Students (NUS) as part of its Quality Students' Unions accreditation scheme.

Students sat in the Hidden Cafe