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Lost story of POW camp uncovered in new book
The forgotten story of a First World War prisoner-of-war camp in North Yorkshire has been brought to life through new research.
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Upgrade will lead to greater research impact
A major refurbishment to enhance world-class research facilities for the Faculty of Biological Sciences is complete.
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Leeds signs up to tackle waste in fashion
Leeds is the first university to sign up to a voluntary agreement to slash the impact of the UK clothing and home fabrics industries on the environment.
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Wellcome funding for medical humanities
A team from the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures has secured 拢1 million in funding from global charitable foundation Wellcome to develop medical humanities research.
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Inspired by nature, the research to develop a new load-bearing material
Engineers have developed a material that mimics human cartilage 鈥� the body鈥檚 shock absorbing and lubrication system, and it could herald the development of a new generation of lightweight bearings.
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Artificial Intelligence could create better outcomes for bowel cancer patients
A test which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to measure proteins present in some patients with advanced bowel cancer could hold the key to more targeted treatment, according to new research.
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Managing peatlands to cut greenhouse gas emissions
Substantial cuts in global greenhouse gas emissions could be achieved by raising water levels in agricultural peatlands, according to a new study.
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Energy unleashed by submarine volcanoes could power a continent
Volcanic eruptions deep in our oceans are capable of extremely powerful releases of energy, at a rate high enough to power the whole of the United States, according to research published today.
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New deans for equality, diversity and inclusion
The University has appointed two new deans to lead the development of its strategy for equality and inclusion.
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Weather forecasts that predict meningitis outbreaks
Scientists are using weather forecasts to predict the location and scale of impending meningitis outbreaks in sub-Saharan Africa.