Air pollution impact on childhood asthma
New research suggests that up to 38% of all annual childhood asthma cases in Bradford may be caused by air pollution.
Research and innovation News
New partnership with Ilkley Literature Festival
The University has announced a new partnership with the North's oldest and largest literature festival.
'Target investment at poorer-quality parks'
A major report into the future of parks in Leeds has recommended the council gets them all up to Green Flag or equivalent standard, the national benchmark for high-quality recreational open spaces.
Taking a Position – dance inspired by Brexit
Their fields of expertise are apparently worlds apart – one is an internationally-respected choreographer, the other a professor of political communication.
Students vote Leeds top three in the UK
The University of Leeds has come third in the UK in a major survey that asks students about their experience while studying.
New £9m programme to transform food systems in Africa
A £9.2m research programme focused on improving policy making in Africa, to develop sustainable and productive agricultural systems which are resistant to climate change, has been launched.
Surgeons’ performance benefits from ‘warm-ups’
Surgeons progressively ‘warm-up’ as they repeat a procedure on their operating list, akin to the way athletes’ performance improves across a competition – according to new research.
Helping street sex workers break cycle of homelessness
A pioneering project has proven successful in helping women sex workers escape a downward spiral – and in one case was a life-saver.
Leeds among the world’s top 50 most international universities
Leeds has been recognised as one of the most international universities in a new ranking, which places the institution among the top 50 in the world.
University and Transport Systems Catapult announce alliance
The University and the Transport Systems Catapult have announced a ‘Deep Academic Alliance’ agreement which will support the development and implementation of innovative transport technologies.