Study reveals inequalities in cancer research
Most clinical trials in cancer screening, prevention, and early detection focus on just three types - and nearly all take place in the global north, according to a new review.
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Film portraying life in Northern towns to premiere at festival
A documentary providing an intimate portrait of life in Northern towns post-Brexit is to have its premiere at the Leeds International Film Festival.
Climate financial risk analytics hub launches at Nexus
Stronger links between UK science and innovation and financial institutions will be forged at a new Innovation Hub in Leeds.
Amazon deforestation linked to long distance climate warming
Deforestation in the Amazon causes land surfaces up to 100 kilometres away to get warmer, according to a new study.
Leeds business prepares for global expansion
An entrepreneurial couple who invented a life-saving road safety device are preparing for global expansion following support from the University of Leeds' Help to Grow Scheme.
Window to avoid 1.5°C of warming rapidly closing
Humanity is rapidly reaching the limit for how much additional carbon can be emitted into the atmosphere to keep global warming within 1.5 °C, according to a new research.
The power of horror
Award-winning horror writer Tananarive Due knows how to scare. She explains what attracts us to the genre, how she creates horror, and how her time at Leeds played a key role in her success.
Hamburg and Leeds sign University collaboration
The University of Leeds has signed a strategic partnership with Universität Hamburg that commits to addressing some of the world's biggest challenges.
Baroness Warsi delivers University guest lecture
Alum Baroness Sayeeda Warsi has delivered a guest lecture at the University.
What do influencers need to know about consumer law?
A Leeds academic is working with the European Commission to provide influencers with accessible information about consumer law.