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Patient Radiation proton therapy fixing mask showing laser lines for targeting cancer cells in the brain

Groundbreaking proton beam therapy cancer trial opens

Published
Wednesday 21st February, 2024
Categories
Science
Health
Research

A cancer treatment that is currently available to only a limited number of UK patients is to be tested in a clinical trial to see if it causes fewer long-term side effects than standard radiotherapy.

A dramatic black-and-white image of Keisha Thompson wearing an aviation helmet with dots drawn above their eyebrows

Creative approach to maths wins DARE Art Prize

Published
Tuesday 20th February, 2024
Categories
Arts & Culture

Keisha Thompson has been awarded this year’s DARE Art Prize for taking an innovative, playful look at mathematics to make the subject less intimidating.

Jayne Regan Pink as Juliet balances with her hands on the shoulders of William Walker as Romeo. Pink holds her legs out and Walker holds his arms out so they form a figure like a cross.

Preserving the Passion: Northern Ballet’s Romeo and Juliet

Published
Tuesday 13th February, 2024
Categories
Arts & Culture

Ahead of Northern Ballet’s revival of Romeo and Juliet, an exhibition at the University of Leeds brings together archival photos, drawings, costumes and props to tell the story of the hit production.

Professor Adam Glaser in front of the CHORAL logo speaking at the launch event for the partnership

Collaborating on children's health research

Published
Friday 9th February, 2024
Categories
Working with our region
Health
Research

A new partnership to tackle the serious health and wellbeing problems affecting children and young people across Leeds, Yorkshire and the UK has been officially launched.

Lydia Spence in a colourful tunnel at Harrogate hospital.

Learning and earning at the same time

Published
Thursday 8th February, 2024
Categories
University

Apprenticeships can offer people a chance to change career or secure promotion and address national skill shortages at the same time.