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Leeds hosts global Fair Trade event

Published
Wednesday 21st June, 2023
Categories
University
Working with business
Global
Environment

An international event aimed at establishing equity between producers and consumers was hosted by the University this week.

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World heritage wetland site threatened by strawberry farming

Published
Wednesday 21st June, 2023
Categories
Environment

Strawberry lovers might want to check the provenance of their fruit this summer following controversy about a new farming bill which could cause the devastation of an iconic Spanish wetland.

A man in striped with wearing monitoring equipment. Behind him are two screens that make up the pedestrian simulator, tne screens show a blue car approaching.

Lack of simulations hampering driverless vehicle revolution

Published
Tuesday 20th June, 2023
Categories
Environment
Working with business
Science

Algorithms that accurately reflect the behaviour of road users - vital for the safe roll out of driverless vehicles - are still not available, warn scientists.

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Karina Antram: How to fix your fatigue

Published
Monday 19th June, 2023
Categories
Alumni

After suffering from burnout during her career, Karina Antram got to the root of the issue. She retrained as a nutritionist, and shares her five steps to fixing fatigue.

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Leeds community recognised in royal honours

Published
Saturday 17th June, 2023
Categories
University

A civil engineer who has conducted pioneering research into the performance and durability of concrete has been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours.

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Leeds community recognised by royal honours

Published
Saturday 17th June, 2023
Categories
University

A civil engineer who has conducted pioneering research into the performance and durability of concrete has been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours.

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Prestigious chemistry award for Leeds academic

Published
Tuesday 13th June, 2023
Categories
News
Science
University

A leading research scientist at the University of Leeds who develops computer models to understand how ageing and artificial implants affect the tissues in our body has won a prestigious award.

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Art graduates ask the art world: Can you let us in?

Published
Thursday 8th June, 2023
Categories
University
Arts & Culture

Talented emerging artists who have persevered through the turbulent years of Covid are bursting onto the art scene with a plea to “let us in”, as the Lord Mayor of Leeds opens their degree show.