Hamburg and Leeds sign University collaboration
The University of Leeds has signed a strategic partnership with Universität Hamburg that commits to addressing some of the world's biggest challenges.
Research and innovation News
Baroness Warsi delivers University guest lecture
Alum Baroness Sayeeda Warsi has delivered a guest lecture at the University.
What do influencers need to know about consumer law?
A Leeds academic is working with the European Commission to provide influencers with accessible information about consumer law.
Amitriptyline helps relieve IBS symptoms
A cheap and widely available prescription drug can improve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome in patients seen in GP surgeries, new research presented today at UEG Week 2023 has found.
Vaporised spacecraft linked to metals in atmosphere
A team of scientists investigating the stratosphere have found particles containing a variety of metals from satellites and spent rocket boosters, vaporised by the intense heat of re-entry.
Behind the scenes of social class on TV
A Leeds researcher has teamed up with the BBC, Channel 4 and Candour Productions to analyse the role of social class, on screen and behind the scenes of TV production.
Over 40 percent of Antarctica’s ice shelves are smaller
71 of the 162 ice shelves that surround Antarctica have reduced in volume over 25 years from 1997 to 2021, with a net release of 7.5 trillion tonnes of meltwater into the oceans, say scientists.
Inspirational Professor launches Black Female Academics' Network
A trailblazing academic, who is one of only 61 Black Women Professors in the UK, has launched a global network aimed at supporting and upskilling other Black female academics.
Boosting Yorkshire MedTech industry
A major funding boost will help transform the thriving Medical Technology (MedTech) business community in Yorkshire.
Researchers identify largest ever solar storm in tree rings
An international team of scientists have discovered a huge spike in radiocarbon levels 14,300 years ago by analysing ancient tree-rings found in the French Alps.