Major investment in the UK’s manufacturing research base
Six new multi-million pound research hubs, aimed at strengthening the UK’s manufacturing industries, have been announced this week by Universities and Science Minister, Jo Johnson MP.
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The climate-changing desert dust fertilising our oceans
The way in which man-made acids in the atmosphere interact with the dust that nourishes our oceans has been quantified by scientists for the first time.
The vulnerability of social housing policies
The extent of the mental and physical health problems caused by homelessness among some of society’s most vulnerable people is laid bare in a new report.
Whistle while you work - women in Disney animations
From Snow White washing the dishes to a bunny rabbit police officer in Zootopia, Disney’s animated films have portrayed many memorable female characters in the workplace during the past 80 years.
World-leading medical engineering shown to Minister
Cutting-edge developments in medical technology have been demonstrated to Government Health Minister Lord Prior, during a fact-finding mission to Leeds.
Award-winning: computer gaming simulates field trips
A tool that uses computer gaming to simulate field trips has won a prestigious Times Higher Education award.
University to lead medical technologies audit
A University of Leeds-led consortium has been chosen by the Government to carry out an audit of research, innovation and industry in medical technologies.
Multi-million pound investment in pig research
Yorkshire will soon become one of the best places in Europe for pig research, thanks to significant investment from the University of Leeds and the Government.
Cocktail of drugs is polluting our rivers
A study suggests that pharmaceuticals are polluting our rivers more than pesticides.
Common virus could help fight liver cancer and hepatitis
A virus that causes childhood coughs and colds could help in the fight against primary liver cancer.