Astronomers use shredded star to measure speed of supermassive black hole’s spin
Astronomers are thought to have discovered a new way to measure how fast a black hole spins: by using the wobbly aftermath from its stellar feasting.
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Eleanor keeps World War II legacy alive
A University of Leeds student has played a key role in the 80th anniversary D-day celebrations.
Language change harms ability to communicate and understand
Changes to the definitions of conceptual words like ‘woke’ and ‘gaslighting’ are harming our ability to communicate and understand our experiences, a Leeds academic argues.
Upgrade sewage system to protect health
The risk to public health from human faeces in our rivers and seas will increase without action to create a wastewater system fit for the future, according to a Leeds academic.
Leeds academic welcomes MOD agreement to amend LGBT Veterans’ records
A move by the Ministry of Defence to amend the records of LGBT service personnel unfairly discharged prior to 1967 has been welcomed by the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences.
Leeds to host regional hub for climate education
A climate education hub that will help young people across all educational settings turn their sustainability ambitions into action will be hosted by the University of Leeds.
Prestigious recognition for Professor of Atmospheric Science
Professor Ken Carslaw has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society in recognition for his invaluable contribution to science.
Winner of Brotherton Poetry Prize announced
A poet who once wrote in secret has been awarded the University of Leeds Poetry Centre’s 2024 Brotherton Poetry Prize by a panel of judges including Poet Laureate and Professor, Simon Armitage.
‘Urgent’ need to boost school-based support for families
A report co-led by the University of Leeds calls for joined up support around schools and nurseries to reduce absences, tackle the impact of poverty and boost children’s readiness for the day.
How climate change will affect malaria transmission
A new model for predicting the effects of climate change on malaria transmission in Africa could lead to more targeted interventions to control the disease according to a new study.