Poetry prize aims to nurture new talent
A new poetry prize aimed at nurturing previously unpublished poets is launched today by the University.
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The new lead for urban analytics at the Turing
The Alan Turing Institute has announced a new urban analytics research programme, led by the University of Leeds.
Call for renewed Government commitment to waste-neutral economy
Politicians and stakeholders will today hear from senior Leeds professors how a renewed commitment from Whitehall could reduce pressure on natural resources and reclaim valuable materials from waste.
Estimated 8000 women die due to unequal heart attack care
More than 8,200 women in England and Wales could have survived their heart attacks had they been given the same quality of treatment as men, according to new research.
‘Warm’ ice in world’s highest glacier
Ice temperatures inside the world’s highest glacier on the slopes of Mount Everest are warmer than expected and especially vulnerable to future climate change, warn glaciologists.
Low-cost drugs provide hope for bowel cancer prevention
Both aspirin and a purified omega-3, called EPA, reduce the number of pre-cancerous polyps in patients found to be at high risk of developing bowel cancer, according to new research.
Research funding success – top 10 for Leeds
Leeds retains its position in the top 10 of UK universities for research council funding, according to the latest figures from the Times Higher Education (THE).
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University of Leeds statement: University investments and Climate Active Strategy.
Armistice Day boots – a hero’s lifelong tribute to fallen comrades
A pair of well-worn boots represents one of the more unexpected items in the University of Leeds’ renowned and wide-ranging Liddle Collection of First World War papers and artefacts.
Amazon rainforest can't keep up with climate change
A team of more than 100 scientists has assessed global warming's impact on thousands of tree species across the Amazon rainforest, assessing the winners and losers from 30 years of climate change.