University welcomes Chinese Ambassador on his first visit to Leeds
China’s Ambassador to the UK was shown a wealth of world-leading University of Leeds research and culture on his first visit to the city.
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Stern Review: University of Leeds response
University of Leeds statement: Lord Stern’s review of the Research Excellence Framework
‘Pain paradox’ discovery provides route to new drugs
A natural substance known to activate pain in the central nervous system has been found to have the opposite effect in other parts of the body, potentially paving the way for new pain control methods.
Starting gun fired on £5m sports facility fit for Olympians
Work has started on a £5m University of Leeds sports development that will enhance facilities for cycling and triathlon in the region.
Rare Chinese texts unearthed as part of global theatre collaboration
Precious 17th century copies of plays by Tang Xianzu – Shakespeare’s Chinese contemporary – have come to light as part of a unique international theatre project at the University of Leeds.
Jamie Oliver’s cooking courses and improving eating habits
Jamie Oliver’s back-to-basics approach to improving our diets works, according to a new study.
Red hair gene variation drives up skin cancer mutations
Gene variants associated with red hair, pale skin and freckles are linked to a higher number of genetic mutations in skin cancers, new research has found.
Report highlights urgent climate change risks for the UK
The impacts of climate change are already being felt in the UK and urgent action is needed, concludes a report published today.
University announces honorary degrees 2016
Twelve significant individuals from the disciplines of law, education, film, science and engineering will be presented with honorary degrees recognising their contribution to their fields and society.
Drought caused the Amazon to stop storing carbon
The most extensive land-based study of the effect of drought on Amazonian rainforests to date has shown that a recent drought completely shut down the Amazon Basin’s carbon sink.