Nurturing the next generation of skilled researchers
The Universities of Leeds, York and Sheffield have been awarded funding by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) to support more than 250 PhD researchers.
Research and innovation News
A new weapon against one of the deadliest cancers?
Aggressive brain tumour cells taken from patients were found to self-destruct after being exposed to a chemical in laboratory tests by researchers.
Shining a light on the operation of lasers
Lasers are widely used as high power sources of light operating at a specific frequency. But how does this frequency get selected when a laser is turned on, and how quickly?
Improving air quality could prevent thousands of deaths in India
A new study shows more stringent emission controls are key to India's future health.
A more efficient way for professionals to monitor diet
New research shows the myfood24 online diet monitoring tool is as effective as similar tools already available to health care practitioners, researchers and educators, and more efficient to use.
The underestimated cooling effect on the planet from historic fires
Historic levels of particles in the atmosphere released from pre-industrial era fires, and their cooling effect on the planet, may have been significantly underestimated according to a new study.
Leeds one of best in UK for student satisfaction
The University is one of the top in the UK for student satisfaction and joint first in the Russell Group of universities.
Should family-focused nursing be recognised in the UK?
Nurses are being asked if the concept of ‘family nursing’ should be formally adopted in the UK, to help the growing number of carers who look after sick relatives.
Growing a dinosaur’s dinner
Scientists have measured the nutritional value of herbivore dinosaurs’ diet by growing their food in atmospheric conditions similar to those found roughly 150 million years ago.
Women more at risk of dying after a heart attack
Women are at a greater risk of dying after a heart attack than men because their condition is being misdiagnosed, a leading researcher has told MPs.