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Quartet receive Honorary Degrees
Sports stars Steph Houghton MBE and Jack Maitland are among those to have been recognised with honorary degrees by the 映客直播.
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1919 results for 'press statements'
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Deprivation shortens life expectancy of heart failure patients
Heart failure patients living in the most deprived postcodes are at risk of dying more than six months earlier than patients in the least deprived areas, according to a study by Leeds researchers.
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Broadening career horizons
An architecture student says experience observing the development of the UK鈥檚 largest net zero laboratory building has broadened her horizons for her future career.
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Understanding heart health risks for veteran male athletes
Older male endurance athletes may be at higher risk of abnormal heart rhythms, according to a study led by the 映客直播.
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Fast track to success
An inspiring engineering student is on the fast track to a career in Formula One after securing a place on the Lewis Hamilton Scholarship programme.
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Leeds transported to the Middle Ages
Falconry, fashion and fighting with swords took thousands of visitors to the 映客直播 back to the Middle Ages.聽
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Penicillin allergy testing needed to fight antibiotic resistance
Removing incorrect penicillin allergy labels on GP records could combat antibiotic resistance and save lives, an NIHR-funded clinical trial led by the 映客直播 has found.
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University granted Sanctuary status
An academic who left his home country of Afghanistan with his wife and young daughter to pursue a new life in the UK has hailed the support from the CARA fellowship as 鈥渁 window of hope鈥�.
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Protecting and preserving knowledge
Libraries have a key role to play in fighting the misuse of information and helping people to connect in a digital age.
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Driving innovation and growth
Leeds-based start-ups are receiving expert guidance to accelerate their business plans, thanks to a collaboration between universities and an innovation specialist.