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The future is medieval this summer at Leeds

Published
Wednesday 6th July, 2011
Categories
Arts & Culture

More than 1,600 experts from all over the world will come together and take a medieval look at the contentious themes of poverty and wealth, at a forthcoming conference at the University of Leeds.

The worm that turned

Published
Tuesday 5th July, 2011
Categories
Science
Technology

A University of Leeds researcher has drawn inspiration from biology to build a giant robotic worm that can wiggle its way around obstacles.

Medieval morsels

Published
Thursday 30th June, 2011
Categories
Arts & Culture

Sample medieval food this weekend as the You are what you ate project comes to Millennium Square.

Will new drugs block hepatitis C virus in its tracks?

Published
Tuesday 28th June, 2011
Categories
Health

Targeted multi-drug treatments for hepatitis C patients that could stop the virus in its tracks have come a step closer, thanks to researchers at the University of Leeds, UK.

A new artist on the University scene

Published
Thursday 16th June, 2011
Categories
University
Arts & Culture

Acclaimed theatre designer Becs Andrews joins a group of University of Leeds artists and performers on a mission to create new work, inspire and bring a range of arts into the community.

Experts tackle social mobility in Westminster

Published
Monday 13th June, 2011
Categories
Society & Politics

University of Leeds academics are today leading calls for a change in government policy and social service provision, at a conference on social mobility in Westminster.