Mysterious bird is subject of Leeds' first children's book
A nocturnal creature with a supernatural reputation is the inspiration for a new children’s nature book published by the University.
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Call for extra funding for early years care
Extra funding should be made available for early years care in the wake of the pandemic, researchers say.
University's key role in major cultural celebration
The University is a principal partner of Leeds 2023, the year-long celebration of culture launched today.
Africa Day – celebrating partnerships across the continent
As the world marks Africa Day, the University celebrates its existing partnerships across the continent and looks forward to further collaboration as a key strategic aim for the future.
Strong support among managers for long-term UK furlough scheme
A new report has found that the Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) has been crucial in keeping UK businesses operational during the pandemic.
Citizen researchers tracking air pollution in our homes
A group of citizen scientists is being recruited to help investigate the scale of microplastic air pollution inside people’s homes.
Infertility poses major threat to biodiversity during climate change
Heat-induced male infertility will see some species succumb to the effects of climate change earlier than thought, new research warns.
Species invasions can teach us about COVID-19
Invasions by alien insect and animal species have much in common with outbreaks of infectious diseases and can tell us a lot about how pandemics spread, according to new research.
African rainforests can resist severe heat and drought
Scientists studying the impact of record heat and drought on intact African tropical rainforests were surprised by how resilient they were to extreme conditions during the last major El Niño event.
Leeds chosen by WHO to help create global health strategy
The University has partnered with the World Health Organisation to create a global strategy to protect populations against future threats such as the COVID-19 pandemic.