Leeds student backs anti-knife crime campaign
Anti-knife crime campaigner Sarah Lloyd has been described as “phenomenal and inspirational” at the launch of a striking sculpture in Leeds.
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Financial expert delivers climate risk masterclass
A member of the University of Leeds alumni community has given a masterclass on climate risk during a visiting lecture.
Tackling crisis in care for autistic children
A new report reveals a crisis in children’s autism assessment, warning that thousands of autistic children and young people are waiting months - or even years - for health and education support.
Plant-based swaps at football matches can help tackle climate change
Switching to plant-based pies, burgers and hot dogs at home football games over the Green Football Weekend would save more than 250,000kg of carbon emissions, new research shows.
Decarbonising the world’s industries
Harmful emissions from the industrial sector could be reduced by up to 85% across the world, according to new research.
Rare disorder causing extra fingers and toes identified
A rare disorder which causes babies to be born with extra fingers and toes and a range of birth defects has been identified in new research co-led by the University of Leeds.
Meteorite reveals clues to origin of life on Earth
Scientists have discovered chemical and molecular fingerprints of the early solar system inside a meteorite that landed in the UK.
Tackling tooth decay in children
A new toolkit to increase supervised toothbrushing for younger children aims to address health equalities caused by tooth decay.
Conference calls for cuckooing to be criminalised
There will be calls for cuckooing to be made a criminal offence at the first ever major conference on the issue at the University of Leeds.
Tech assisted breathing exercises relieve Long Covid symptoms
Simple breathing exercises done twice daily while using a mobile phone app can help relieve the symptoms of Long Covid, new research has found.