Leeds hosts health workforce expert panel debate
Leading experts in public health and care policy debated health workforce related challenges and how cross-sector collaboration can address them at a panel discussion at the University of Leeds.
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The Paralympic doctor who sacrificed sport for the NHS
Kim Daybell sacrificed his Paralympic Games in order to save lives on the NHS frontline during COVID-19. The table tennis star was inducted into the Leeds Sport Hall of Fame for his achievements.
Carbon calculator to improve sustainability in craft beer sector
A “carbon footprint calculator” has been created to help small craft brewers identify the scale of their carbon emissions.
Celebrating International Day of Education
University of Leeds staff and students are passionate about improving the future for children in our community, the city of Leeds and around the world.
Climate education expansion for England's young learners
Every school and college in England will have free access to expert support to become greener and more climate resilient in a national scheme run by a consortium of universities.
Satellites ‘key to confronting global challenges’
Science Minister Andrew Griffith says for the UK to become a Space superpower it must harness the talent of researchers and businesses involved in the analysis of satellite data.
Artwork proposed for Leeds park to make it feel safer for women
An artwork project is to be designed by community groups for Woodhouse Moor in Leeds with the aim of making the space more welcoming for women.
Common tree species dominate tropical forests
Scientists have found almost identical patterns in how tropical forests worldwide are dominated by surprisingly few tree species.
Students show entrepreneurial spark
Two young entrepreneurs are forging ahead with business start-ups following backing from the University of Leeds.
Ensuring nutrition is at the heart of climate smart agriculture
Farmers in sub-Saharan Africa need to diversify away from growing maize and switch to crops that are resilient to climate change and supply key micronutrients for the population, say researchers.