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Top honour for engineering鈥檚 鈥榖est of the best鈥�
An academic who has led research into the way the virus responsible for COVID-19 spreads in buildings and enclosed spaces has been honoured by the Royal Academy of Engineering.
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![Lauren Pope, the winner of the Brotherton Poetry Prize, standing in a group with judges and other shortlisted poets](/images/resized/600x300-0-0-1-80-brotherton_jadu.jpg")
Brotherton Poetry Prize 2021 winner announced
Lauren Pope has been named the winner of the 2021 Brotherton Poetry Prize.
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Fund future fertility for childhood cancer patients fairly, say experts
Young people who survive cancer risk missing out on the chance to have children, due to inequalities in fertility preservation services across the UK, new research has found.
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New drug shows promise in slowing growth of bowel cancer
A new drug has shown promise in slowing the regrowth of tumours among some bowel cancer patients, according to new findings from a major trial.
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Speeding up development of health technologies
A centre to support the development of health technology has been launched by the University in partnership with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
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The 'hidden' science critical to economic success
Leading scientists say the UK risks being overtaken as a world leader in a key area of science and technology unless there is greater investment in research facilities and training.
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How planets may be seeded with the chemicals necessary for life
Analysis of unique "fingerprints" in light emitted from material surrounding young stars has revealed 鈥渟ignificant reservoirs鈥� of large organic molecules necessary to form the basis of life.
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鈥楢 terrific asset for UK textiles鈥� 鈥� industry backs new Leeds institute聽
Leading figures in the fashion and textile industry have welcomed the launch of Leeds Institute of Textiles and Colour (LITAC) today.
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Learning from those who live with wolves
Large carnivore populations are expanding across Europe and experts are calling for increased support for communities to encourage harmonious relationships with their new neighbours.
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Why social stress is fatal for fruit flies聽
Stressed out fruit flies could be dying sooner because their social lives affect their biology, new research shows.聽