Flumes and lasers test elite sportswear Published 10 February 2012 Categories Science | Technology Fabric used to make what is believed to be the fastest swimsuit to ever go on the market was tested by Leeds researchers who simulated conditions close to those experienced by elite swimmers.
Board-level ethics must be systematic, report finds Published 9 February 2012 Categories Society & Politics The key to making ethical decisions is to be methodical, says the National Inquiry into Organisational Ethical Decision-Making in the NHS.
Should your business 'go mutual' to survive the downturn? Published 6 February 2012 Categories Business & Economy Wisdom has it that employee-owned firms are small, undercapitalised and less efficient than conventional firms. The success of the John Lewis Partnership, the story goes, must be the exception.
BBC Chinese broadcast from Leeds explores the city's Olympic connection Published 3 February 2012 Categories University | University With Leeds preparing to host the Chinese Olympic team as its training camp for the London Olympics, BBC Chinese will broadcast from the University of Leeds Refectory at 14.00 GMT on Sunday 5 February.
A silver bullet to beat cancer? Published 2 February 2012 Categories Health | Health The internet is awash with stories of how silver can be used to treat cancer. Now, lab tests have shown that it is as effective as the leading chemotherapy drug - and may have fewer side-effects.
Scotland first to map wild land Published 2 February 2012 Categories Environment In a first for the UK, a new map detailing Scotland's wild areas is being published today by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).
Universities offer free 'Tech Check' to boost local business Published 2 February 2012 Categories Technology Nanofactory, a consortium of Yorkshire's leading universities, is offering local companies free access to their expertise to help develop new products or improve processes.
N8 launches Industry Innovation Forum Published 31 January 2012 Categories Technology | Science The new Industry Innovation Forum (IIF) led by the N8 Research Partnership officially launches today at an event held at the University of Leeds.
STAR treatment Published 30 January 2012 Categories Health A major new national clinical trial for patients with kidney cancer is being led by a team at Leeds, and the first patients have already started receiving treatment.
Food crops damaged by pollution crossing continents Published 30 January 2012 Categories Environment Man-made air pollution from North America causes Europe to lose 1.2 million tonnes of wheat a year, a new study has found.
Young people reach for excellence Published 27 January 2012 Categories University Two hundred A-level students from across the region will take part in an intensive programme of activity aimed to help them succeed in their studies - and aim for a place at a leading University.
DAAD prize for undergraduate student Christina Katsianis Published 27 January 2012 Categories Arts & Culture Undergraduate student in German and Economics, Christina Katsianis, has been presented with a prize for her entry in a national competition run by the DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service).
Following genetic footprints out of Africa Published 26 January 2012 Categories Society & Politics | Science A new study, using genetic analysis to look for clues about human migration, suggests that the first modern humans settled in Arabia on their way from the Horn of Africa to the rest of the world.
White Rose universities launch new bioscience PhDs Published 24 January 2012 Categories Science | University A successful collaboration between the White Rose universities of Leeds, Sheffield and York has attracted £6 million to create a joint Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) in mechanistic biology.
M&S Company Archive Fashion Design Styling Project Published 24 January 2012 Categories Business & Economy | Working with business Design students have created innovative outfits from vintage and new Marks & Spencer clothes and accessories as part of their degree.