Research News

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New children's health research partnership launched in Leeds

Published
Wednesday 8th March, 2023
Categories
University
Working with our region
Health
Research

Severe childhood illnesses including cancer, life-threatening diseases and mental health conditions are to be the focus of a new multi-million pound research partnership in Leeds.

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A looming water crisis at the world’s highest glacier

Published
Monday 27th 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.

A protest board saying 'The climate is changing, why aren't we?' and a World War II ration book.

Rationing: a fairer way to fight climate change?

Published
Monday 20th 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.

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Fossil study reveals origins of biodiversity gradient

Published
Wednesday 15th 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.

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Life changing research celebrated on World Cancer Day 

Published
Saturday 4th 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.  

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People with arthritis 20% less likely to be in work

Published
Friday 27th January, 2023
Categories
Health
Research

The typical person living with arthritis in the UK is 20% less likely to be in work than their equivalent without the condition, new research shows.

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Leeds spinout Slingshot Simulations secures £3m investment

Published
Tuesday 24th January, 2023
Categories
Business & Economy
Working with business
Technology
Research

Slingshot Simulations, a spinout from the University of Leeds, has secured a £3 million round of investment led by Northern Gritstone, alongside Mercia and the Northern Powerhouse Fund.

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'Remarkable' results in colon cancer trial

Published
Friday 20th January, 2023
Categories
Science
Health
Research

Giving colon cancer patients chemotherapy before surgery cuts the risk of the disease coming back, according to the results of a new clinical trial.