Urgent need to transform key food producing regions in Africa
Agriculture in parts of sub-Saharan Africa must undergo significant transformation if it is to continue to produce key food crops.
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Leeds nominated for Entrepreneurship and Business Partnership awards
The University of Leeds has been shortlisted for two Guardian University Awards.
Time to Be Curious about your health and wellbeing
The University is hosting a free public festival on Saturday 19 March where you can explore new and exciting research about health and wellbeing.
Celebrating our Women of Achievement
The University is commending its women of achievement with a special celebration today, coinciding with International Women’s Day.
Using old drugs to treat new viruses
A group of drugs already in everyday use to treat psychosis or depression may also be used to defeat deadly and emerging viruses.
Air quality success, but what about the impact of Brexit?
New research celebrates the success of EU air quality policy, at a time when such policies face an uncertain future because of Britain's European referendum.
Will driverless cars increase reliance on roads?
Researchers warn that driverless vehicles could intensify car use, reducing or even eliminating promised energy savings and environmental benefits.
Public festival explores science through art, comedy and debate
Returning for its 11th year, the Leeds Festival of Science will feature stand-up comedy, engaging debates and a world-record colouring challenge.
Sale of virtual microscope technology
The healthcare company Roche has acquired the intellectual property and technology of the Leeds Virtual Microscope (LVM), an innovative system designed to help pathologists making cancer diagnoses.
Sloths’ ancestors may have crossed Atlantic
The family tree of the largest group of mammals—those that nourish their young with placentas—divided later than scientists previously thought, according to a new study.