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Leeds cardiologist’s recommendations to COVID inquiry

Published
Friday 1st November, 2024
Categories
Health
Research

A national Cardiovascular Data Centre should be set up to improve care for people with heart disease after excess patient deaths were recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic, says a Leeds cardiologist.

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The health impacts of climate change

Published
Thursday 31st October, 2024
Categories
Alumni

Principal Climate Change Scientist at UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) Helen Macintyre (PhD Atmospheric Science 2011) explains why the health impacts of climate change should be on everyone’s agenda.

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Thousands flock to Light Night on campus

Published
Tuesday 29th October, 2024
Categories
News
Arts & Culture

More than 13,000 visitors including young families, students and staff enjoyed a spectacular Light Night at the University of Leeds.

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What animal societies can teach us about ageing

Published
Monday 28th October, 2024
Categories
Research

Red deer may become less sociable as they grow old to reduce the risk of picking up diseases, according to new research which shows humans are not the only animals to change social behaviour with age.

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Driving sustainability in fashion

Published
Monday 21st October, 2024
Categories
Working with business

International fashion brands are working with the University of Leeds to understand how textile manufacturing impacts the environment.

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Investment boost for food spinout

Published
Monday 21st October, 2024
Categories
Business & Economy

A pioneering company that creates healthy, sustainable food has received a £3.5 million investment to scale up its ingredients technology.