New perspective on changing travel conditions in Arctic communities
Inuit communities’ travel skills and regional knowledge have helped mitigate the effects of Arctic climate change on travel conditions, according to a new study.
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Large-scale research plans for engineering and technology
Leeds City Council’s Plans Panel has given the green light to support the University’s application to develop a site that will host large-scale research and experimental facilities.
Statement
University of Leeds statement: Leeds University Union's Better Union forum (11/03/19)
Climate change threatens rainfall for agriculture
A new study suggests climate change will significantly alter rainfall patterns for key agricultural regions, but the worst effects could be mitigated by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Massive twin star snuggles close to its stellar sibling
Astronomers have discovered a binary star system with the closest high-mass young stellar objects ever measured, providing a valuable “laboratory” to test theories on high mass binary star formation.
Swallows and Armenians – reappraising a children’s classic
John, Susan, Titty, Roger. The fictional Walker children are much-loved characters in Arthur Ransome’s Swallows and Amazons – a quintessentially English family in an archetypal children’s classic.
Opening up pioneering Jewish historian’s treasured collection
Looked at from one side, it’s the leather sole of a child’s shoe, a scarce resource re-purposed during wartime.
Universities Minister visits Leeds on University Mental Health Day
Chris Skidmore, Minister of State for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation, visited the University today to learn more about mental health support for students.
Celebrating apprenticeships at Leeds
As part of National Apprenticeship Week, the University is celebrating the early success of its apprenticeship programmes.
Research spotlight
February roundup of some of the latest research and education stories from the University.