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A protest board saying 'The climate is changing, why aren't we?' and a World War II ration book.

Rationing: a fairer way to fight climate change?

Published
Monday 20th February, 2023
Categories
Arts & Culture
Society & Politics
Environment
Research

World War II-style rationing could be an effective way to reduce carbon emissions, according to new research from the University of Leeds.

A pile of brightly coloured tablets in blister packs

Pharmacists based in care homes make them safer for residents

Published
Thursday 16th February, 2023
Categories
Science
Health

Basing specialist pharmacists in care homes can help make residents safer by cutting potential harm from medicines, according to research carried out by University of Leeds academics.

Depictions of present-day planktonic foraminifera floating in the deep sea. Image credit: Richard Bizley, BizleyArt

Fossil study reveals origins of biodiversity gradient

Published
Wednesday 15th February, 2023
Categories
Global
Environment
Science
Research

Researchers have used nearly half a million fossils to solve a scientific mystery - why the number of different species is greatest near the equator and decreases towards polar regions.

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University of Leeds providing skills for life

Published
Monday 6th February, 2023
Categories
University
Business & Economy
Working with business

Offering lifelong opportunities to learn new skills and prepare for changing career demands is a key ambition of the University of Leeds.

A wool cardigan in a washing machine.

How much microfibre do we emit with our washing?

Published
Monday 6th February, 2023
Categories
Working with business
Technology
Environment

The UK’s laundry releases microfibres weighing the equivalent of up to 1,500 double-decker buses every year, according to new research. 

Judy Hatton and her husband Trevor Thewlis sitting on their sofa at home in Leeds

Life changing research celebrated on World Cancer Day 

Published
Saturday 4th February, 2023
Categories
Science
Health
Research

The life-changing impact of cancer research done at the University is being celebrated on the first anniversary of the Leeds Cancer Research Centre.  

Princess of Wales chats to students

Royal visit marks early childhood campaign launch

Published
Tuesday 31st January, 2023
Categories
University

The Princess of Wales joined a teaching session at the University of Leeds today as she continues the launch of her new national campaign. 

A group of artists are pictured gathered around a table, talking to each other. The walls are covered in colourful art pieces.

Exhibition explores inclusive art education

Published
Monday 30th January, 2023
Categories
Working with our region
Arts & Culture

Work created by neurodivergent and learning disabled artists is going on show at the University of Leeds next week in a new exhibition which explores how they can develop their careers.

A male manual worker standing in front of some boxes in a warehouse and holding his back

People with arthritis 20% less likely to be in work

Published
Friday 27th January, 2023
Categories
Health
Research

The typical person living with arthritis in the UK is 20% less likely to be in work than their equivalent without the condition, new research shows.