Inequalities blighting children's lives in the North
Children growing up in the North of England face greater poverty and are more likely to die before reaching their first birthday than children in other parts of England, according to a new report.
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Next Pro-Chancellor appointed
A Leeds alumnus has been appointed as the next Pro-Chancellor of the University.
Joint policing research centre launched
A £10m research centre dedicated to better understanding how the police and other services can prevent and reduce vulnerabilities is launched today by Leeds and the University of York.
Can air cleaners reduce COVID-19 in schools?
A study has been launched into the feasibility of using air cleaners to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in 30 primary schools in Bradford.
Universities, council and police strengthen community relations partnership
A stronger partnership to build better community relations and address community concerns in inner north west Leeds has been confirmed this week.
A physicist who revolutionised modern science
Light Night Leeds 2021 marks the start of a season of events to honour the work and achievements of physicist Sir William Henry Bragg.
'Think twice' to reduce risk of UK opioid epidemic
A campaign that urged GPs to ‘think-twice’ before putting a patient on opioid medicines is effective in reducing opioid prescribing in primary care, according to the findings of a major study.