A looming water crisis at the world’s highest glacier Published 27 February 2023 Categories Alumni | Research Climate change is hitting the hardest in the world’s mountain ranges. We learn how Leeds glaciologist Professor Duncan Quincey is helping locals at the world's highest glacier.
Genes reveal kidney cancer’s risk of recurrence Published 23 February 2023 Categories Science | Health A decade-long international study into kidney cancer has shown that doctors can predict the likelihood of a patient’s disease returning by looking at DNA mutations in their tumours.
Origins of mysterious patterns created by salt deserts Published 23 February 2023 Categories Science The curious landscapes formed by dried out salt lakes are caused by the movement of fluids in the soil beneath the surface, according to new research published today.
Wild time on campus Published 21 February 2023 Categories Alumni Live stream of peregrine falcon nest
Accuracy at risk as governments reject specialist mapping tools Published 21 February 2023 Categories Technology | Science | Environment | Research Governments are not using the latest mapping technology to report key environmental data about tropical forests to the UN, say researchers.
Powering the future Published 20 February 2023 Categories Alumni Charlie Jardine (Design 2013) started his first company when studying at Leeds. Ten years on, the CEO and Founder of EO Charging is creating the infrastructure for a transport revolution.
Rationing: a fairer way to fight climate change? Published 20 February 2023 Categories Arts & Culture | Society & Politics | Environment | Research World War II-style rationing could be an effective way to reduce carbon emissions, according to new research from the University of Leeds.
Pharmacists based in care homes make them safer for residents Published 16 February 2023 Categories Science | Health Basing specialist pharmacists in care homes can help make residents safer by cutting potential harm from medicines, according to research carried out by University of Leeds academics.
Fossil study reveals origins of biodiversity gradient Published 15 February 2023 Categories Global | Environment | Science | Research Researchers have used nearly half a million fossils to solve a scientific mystery - why the number of different species is greatest near the equator and decreases towards polar regions.
Progress on the University’s Climate Plan recognised in expert review Published 7 February 2023 Categories University An expert review of progress on delivering the University’s sector-leading £174 million Climate Plan to meet net zero greenhouse gas emissions targets and build sustainability has been welcomed.
University of Leeds providing skills for life Published 6 February 2023 Categories University | Business & Economy | Working with business Offering lifelong opportunities to learn new skills and prepare for changing career demands is a key ambition of the University of Leeds.
How much microfibre do we emit with our washing? Published 6 February 2023 Categories Working with business | Technology | Environment The UK’s laundry releases microfibres weighing the equivalent of up to 1,500 double-decker buses every year, according to new research.
Life changing research celebrated on World Cancer Day Published 4 February 2023 Categories Science | Health | Research The life-changing impact of cancer research done at the University is being celebrated on the first anniversary of the Leeds Cancer Research Centre.
Royal visit marks early childhood campaign launch Published 31 January 2023 Categories University The Princess of Wales joined a teaching session at the University of Leeds today as she continues the launch of her new national campaign.
Exhibition explores inclusive art education Published 30 January 2023 Categories Working with our region | Arts & Culture Work created by neurodivergent and learning disabled artists is going on show at the University of Leeds next week in a new exhibition which explores how they can develop their careers.