Global challenges News

Alastair Da Costa, Pro-Chancellor of the University of Leeds

Next Pro-Chancellor appointed

Published
Tuesday 30th November, 2021
Categories
Working with business
Working with our region
University

A Leeds alumnus has been appointed as the next Pro-Chancellor of the University.

A graphic showing the  virus responsible for COVID-19

Visualising your COVID-19 risk

Published
Tuesday 30th November, 2021
Categories
Coronavirus
Science
Health

A new interactive graphic developed by UK researchers and published by The BMJ will help people decide what to do in everyday situations to protect themselves, and others, from COVID-19.

Police officers seen from behind, wearing high visibility jackets

Joint policing research centre launched

Published
Tuesday 30th November, 2021
Categories
Working with our region
Society & Politics

A £10m research centre dedicated to better understanding how the police and other services can prevent and reduce vulnerabilities is launched today by Leeds and the University of York.

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Assessing household mixing during the pandemic

Published
Thursday 25th November, 2021
Categories
Technology
Health
Coronavirus

Key data showing how people adhered to the UK government’s COVID-19 laws preventing household mixing in England have been analysed for the first time. 

A breakfast of pastries and coffee

Less healthy foods and drinks also damage climate

Published
Thursday 25th November, 2021
Categories
Health
News

Cutting out your morning pastry and expensive coffee might help fight the climate crisis, a Leeds-led study published today reveals.