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Universities team up against antisocial behaviour

Published: 25 September 2020
Categories: University

The University of Leeds and Leeds Beckett University have joined forces to help further tackle antisocial student behaviour, funding additional patrols as part of a trial initiative.

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Astronomers explain dying stars' beautiful dust clouds

Published: 18 September 2020
Categories: Science

Astronomers have discovered why dust clouds around fading stars form unique and beautiful shapes – and their findings have revealed how our sun could look in its dying days.

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Working together to stay safe

Published: 17 September 2020
Categories: University

A message from Leeds’ higher education leaders, students’ union leaders and the city council:

Ice sheets could add 39 centimetres to sea level by 2100

Published: 17 September 2020
Categories: Environment | Global | Science

Scientists warn that if greenhouse gas emissions continue apace, Greenland and Antarctica’s ice sheets could together contribute more than 39cm to global sea level rise this century.

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Making maths targets add up

Published: 16 September 2020
Categories: Coronavirus | Business & Economy | Society & Politics

A little-known post-16 qualification could boost A-level and BTEC students’ numeracy skills and help meet ambitious government targets, according to new research.

Home of ‘Asian unicorn’ becomes nature reserve in Vietnam

Published: 16 September 2020
Categories: Environment | Global

Research by the University of Leeds has helped secure the highest government protection for internationally-important Vietnamese forests.

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The intricate protein architecture linked to disease

Published: 14 September 2020
Categories: Science | Health

Scientists have for the first time identified the structure of a protein fibre linked to early-onset type 2 diabetes.

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Halving the risk of infection following surgery

Published: 11 September 2020
Categories: Science | Health

Surgeons could dramatically reduce the risk of infection after an operation by simply changing the antiseptic they use.

Scientists call the shots on new COVID-19 public awareness film

Published: 9 September 2020
Categories: Society & Politics | Science | Health | Coronavirus

Professor Cath Noakes of the University of Leeds was the main scientific consultant to the makers of a new public information film designed to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

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Trees living fast die young

Published: 8 September 2020
Categories: Science | Global | Environment

A global analysis reveals for the first time that across almost all tree species, fast growing trees have shorter lifespans.

Digital skills courses reach more than half a million learners

Published: 8 September 2020
Categories: University

Online courses developed by the Digital Education Service at the University of Leeds and focusing on employment skills have seen a 2000% increase in uptake since February 2020.

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Links between arthritis therapy and heart disease improvements

Published: 3 September 2020
Categories: Science | Health

Drugs used to treat initial signs of rheumatoid arthritis also improve the early stages of heart disease, according to new research.

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New method of detecting illnesses including coronavirus and cystic fibrosis

Published: 3 September 2020
Categories: Science | Coronavirus | Health

A new and quicker method of diagnosing diseases in patients has been created by researchers at the University of Leeds.

Welcoming our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Simone Buitendijk

Published: 1 September 2020
Categories: University

Professor Buitendijk has taken up the post of Vice-Chancellor at Leeds.

Sea level rise matches worst-case scenario

Published: 31 August 2020
Categories: Global | Science | Environment

Ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica whose melting rates are rapidly increasing have raised global sea level by 1.8cm since the 1990s, and are matching worst-case climate warming scenarios.

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