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The Nexus building on the campus of the University of Leeds

Strengthening the knowledge-based economy

Published
Wednesday 31st March, 2021
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Working with business
Science
Business & Economy

The University of Leeds is among the top performing higher education institutions in England for generating impact around its research, according to an analysis by Research England.

Space picture of Earth showing a thin line of the atmosphere and Sun on the horizon.

Extra 100 million years before Earth saw permanent oxygen rise

Published
Wednesday 31st March, 2021
Categories
Global
Environment

The permanent rise of oxygen in the Earth’s atmosphere, which fundamentally changed the subsequent nature of Earth’s habitability, occurred much later than thought, according to new research.

A farmer tending to bison in Ethiopia

‘Creating possibilities and giving hope’: on the GCRF frontline

Published
Thursday 25th March, 2021
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Be Curious
University
Society & Politics
Science
Arts & Culture
Health
Global

UK Research and Innovation has announced a large cut to the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) as a result of the Government’s decision to reduce spending on international aid.

Cross section of the newly discovered type of basalt.

New basalt type discovered beneath the ocean

Published
Tuesday 23rd March, 2021
Categories
Science
Environment

A new type of rock created during large and exceptionally hot volcanic eruptions has been discovered beneath the Pacific Ocean.

Two fish feeding near the ocean floor.

Seafloor nutrient vital in global food chain

Published
Monday 22nd March, 2021
Categories
Science
Environment

Eroded seabed rocks are providing an essential source of nutrition for drifting marine organisms at the base of the food chain, according to new research.

The front of the old School of Mining which is part of the new Sir William Henry Bragg building.

A building designed for 21st century science

Published
Tuesday 16th March, 2021
Categories
Business & Economy
Technology
Be Curious
Science

A new teaching and research facility for the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences has been formally handed over to the University by construction company BAM.