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Dedicated service officers in a Leeds street

Unique service to tackle anti-social behaviour and noise

Published
Friday 25th February, 2022
Categories
Working with our region
University

A unique service tackling anti-social behaviour and noise in inner north-west Leeds launched this week, thanks to a unique partnership between the city's two biggest universities and the city council.

A person pricks their finger as they test the glucose levels in their blood

Unravelling a mystery around type-2 diabetes

Published
Thursday 24th February, 2022
Categories
Science
Health

For 30 years, scientists have been trying to understand how a biological molecule self-assembles into a rogue protein-like substance, which is thought to play a key role in type-2 diabetes.

Ryan Bell standing in front of a field.

Ryan finds a winning balance

Published
Wednesday 23rd February, 2022
Categories
Alumni

An education programme to help students to spend less time on screen – and more time living their lives – has won a coveted innovation award for Leeds alum Ryan Bell (Geography 2018).

Brian Kokoruwe presents at a keynote speaker event

Brian Kokoruwe: Against all odds

Published
Wednesday 23rd February, 2022
Categories
Alumni

A life-changing meningitis infection didn't stop Brian Kokoruwe (MA Education 2014) pursuing his dreams of sporting success.

Professor Jim Al-Khalili writing on a chalkboard.

How science will reshape our lives

Published
Thursday 17th February, 2022
Categories
Technology
Working with our region
Science

Physicist and TV and radio presenter Professor Jim Al-Khalili is to share his insight into how emerging technologies will transform society, in a public lecture hosted by the University.

Airbus A380 arrives for cold weather testing - Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada

Thawing permafrost could release cancer-causing gas

Published
Wednesday 9th February, 2022
Categories
Global
Environment
Research

Thawing of permafrost due to climate change could expose the Arctic population to much greater concentrations of the cancer-causing gas Radon, a new story has found.

Statement

Published
Tuesday 8th February, 2022
Categories
Statements

Industrial action 2021/22 – update

Person wearing a mask, on an Underground platform, waiting for a train

Low risk of COVID-19 spread on Underground rail

Published
Tuesday 8th February, 2022
Categories
Working with business
Science
Technology
Health
Coronavirus

People travelling on the London Underground and similar rail systems were at a low risk of being exposed to the virus that causes COVID-19, according to computer simulations.