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'Boost air quality in buildings to reduce respiratory infections'

Published
Thursday 13th May, 2021
Categories
Coronavirus
Science
Health
Be Curious

Leading experts in the transmission of airborne pathogens are calling for tighter regulations to control air quality in buildings – as a way of reducing the spread of COVID-19 and other illnesses.

Personalised pacemakers could help heart patients keep fit

Published
Wednesday 12th May, 2021
Categories
Science
Health

People living with heart failure could benefit from personalised pacemakers to help them exercise safely, thanks to a trial being carried out by a team in the School of Medicine.

Headshots of Professor Dame Jane Francis and Gregory Houseman

Royal Society Fellowship honours

Published
Friday 7th May, 2021
Categories
University

Two prominent Leeds figures have been elected as Fellows of the prestigious Royal Society.

A group of people carrying containers of water across a field.

Lead found in rural drinking water supplies

Published
Tuesday 4th May, 2021
Categories
Working with business
Be Curious
Health

Scientists are warning that drinking water supplies in parts of rural West Africa are being contaminated by lead-containing materials used in small community water systems.

A close up of a pregnant person holding their partner's hand

Refining guidance to help new mums in need

Published
Tuesday 4th May, 2021
Categories
Health

A good practice guide for caring for new and expectant mothers and the people close to them has been produced by Leeds and other university partners.

Professor Neil Morris and Professor Jeff Grabill

New senior leadership appointments

Published
Thursday 29th April, 2021
Categories
University
University

Appointments have been announced for two senior leadership roles supporting the University’s strategic ambitions.

A group of German First World War prisoners posed for a picture at a POW camp in Skipton, North Yorkshire

Lost story of POW camp uncovered in new book

Published
Thursday 29th April, 2021
Categories
Society & Politics
Arts & Culture

The forgotten story of a First World War prisoner-of-war camp in North Yorkshire has been brought to life through new research.

Open-plan laboratories on level 9 of the Garstang Building.

Upgrade will lead to greater research impact

Published
Tuesday 27th April, 2021
Categories
Science
University

A major refurbishment to enhance world-class research facilities for the Faculty of Biological Sciences is complete.