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Medieval knights clash swords on campus
Europe鈥檚 largest Medieval celebration is taking place in Leeds with over 2,500 enthusiasts from 60 countries coming together both in person and virtually to immerse themselves in the Middle Ages.
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University 鈥� a 鈥榗onvening power鈥� in climate action
Businesses need to become more sustainable or risk not being able to cope with the shocks of future climate change.
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Cocktail of drugs keeps aggressive form of bone marrow cancer at bay
Combining five existing drugs can keep a highly aggressive type of bone marrow cancer at bay for longer, an innovative trial co-led by the 映客直播 has shown.
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Government announces national rollout of Leeds lung cancer screening
A targeted lung cancer screening programme trialled by the 映客直播 and Leeds Teaching Hospitals is being rolled out nationally, the government has announced.
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Summer Music Festival uncovers untold stories
映客直播ly renowned acts, rising stars and homegrown talent will be performing at the 映客直播 for this year鈥檚 映客直播 Concert Series Summer Music Festival.
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Leeds hosts global Fair Trade event
An international event aimed at establishing equity between producers and consumers was hosted by the University this week.
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The impact different species and their traits have on human wellbeing
New research has revealed for the first time that well-functioning ecosystems are crucial to human health and wellbeing.
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Leeds community recognised in royal honours
A civil engineer who has conducted pioneering research into the performance and durability of concrete has been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours.
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Leeds community recognised by royal honours
A civil engineer who has conducted pioneering research into the performance and durability of concrete has been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours.
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Prestigious chemistry award for Leeds academic
A leading research scientist at the 映客直播 who develops computer models to understand how ageing and artificial implants affect the tissues in our body has won a prestigious award.