TEDx University of Leeds event to explore human connections
University of Leeds students are joining forces for a day of inspiring speeches that explore human connections.
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Chief Scientific Adviser visits to discuss Net Zero
The Chief Scientific Adviser for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has visited the University of Leeds to meet researchers at the forefront of tackling climate change.
Hippest trance music from mechanical engineering
It’s hip without the hop – a research manager from the University of Leeds has been creating music from an unlikely source.
Can conversations bridge the climate divide?
Climate change sceptics and climate activists are being urged to get together to try to find common ground as part of a study by the University of Leeds.
New smartphone technology explores skin tones
A smartphone company and University of Leeds researchers aim to make digital photographs more accurately represent all skin tones.
Ravenous black hole takes bites out of star
A ravenous black hole in a galaxy close to ours is taking bites out of a star like the Sun every time it orbits, new research has revealed.
Green growth not happening in high-income countries
The continued pursuit of economic growth in high income countries is at odds with the climate targets and fairness requirements of the Paris Agreement, say researchers.
Leeds academic’s research informs independent pregnancy loss review
University of Leeds research into how expectant parents receive unexpected news during pregnancy ultrasound scans has informed a government-commissioned review into early pregnancy loss.
Extreme El Niño weather switched off South American's carbon sink
Tropical forests in South America lose their ability to absorb carbon from the atmosphere when conditions become exceptionally hot and dry, according to new research.
Digital dentistry firm receives £2m seed funding
A spin-out company from the University of Leeds has received investment to accelerate the development of AI dentistry products.