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Big tech and finance are driving inequality while right wing populism threatens women鈥檚 rights in the 21st century, according to a trailblazing trade unionist who will speak at the University.
Leeds alumni, staff and former staff member have been elected as inaugural Fellows of the Academy for the Mathematical Sciences.
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The 映客直播 has achieved a Bronze Race Equality Charter award from Advance HE, recognising the depth and integrity to understand and commit to address racial inequalities.
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The University has joined forces with over 30 local organisations to develop an online course for volunteers 鈥� which is now available absolutely free.
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Tropical forests help to generate vast amounts of rainfall each year, adding weight to arguments for protecting them as water and climate pressures increase, say researchers.
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An engineering firm apprentice who won an accolade for his outstanding contributions says the experience of his apprenticeship has 鈥渋nfluenced almost all aspects of working life鈥�.
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Researchers from the 映客直播 are helping to strengthen sanitation systems across sub鈥慡aharan Africa and South Asia.
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Students have received top tips on building a career in Artificial Intelligence and machine learning from a leading Google executive.
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Leeds United football legend Dominic Matteo has paid tribute to the 鈥榣ife-saving鈥� team of clinical researchers treating him for brain cancer.
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Ambitious plans to reduce the environmental impacts of farming and increase food security have been revealed as part of a collaboration between the 映客直播 and McCain Foods.