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Nurse looking at computer near CT scanner

Cancers detected early thanks to pioneering trial

Published
13 November 2020
Categories
Science
Coronavirus
Health

A lung cancer trial aiming to detect disease in higher risk patients before they show symptoms has caught dozens of cases early.

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Leeds leaders rally together to support start-ups

Published
12 November 2020
Categories
Working with business
Working with business
Business & Economy

Senior leaders from across the Leeds City Region have joined forces to provide urgent support for innovators and entrepreneurs who will be key to the recovery of our future economy.

The images shows a radiotherapy image showing the cross section of a patient's chest, revealing the state of tissue in the lung cavity

'First of its kind' lung cancer trial

Published
10 November 2020
Categories
Science
Health

Scientists have been awarded £900,000 from Cancer Research UK to launch a groundbreaking clinical trial for people with lung cancer.

The photo shows a high-speed train passing an static frequency converter on the east coast main line. The static frequency converter delivers power to the railway line.

Powering the next generation of rail travel

Published
5 November 2020
Categories
Business & Economy
University
Technology

An outline £10 million co-investment agreement has been signed by the Ó³¿ÍÖ±²¥ and the companies involved in the power supply upgrade of the East Coast Main Line.

An illustration in the style of an x-ray showing brain inflammation

Effective stroke drugs are saving the NHS millions

Published
29 October 2020
Categories
Science

Drugs prescribed to high-risk stroke patients are costing the NHS hundreds of millions each year – but they are so effective, the service is actually saving money.

Empty classroom chairs placed on individual desks.

Learning lessons from lockdown school closures

Published
22 October 2020
Categories
Health
Coronavirus
Society & Politics

Schools are being urged to support a study to help determine the effect of the national lockdown on children’s learning.

A tree ripped in half by a tornado with the upper part laying on the ground.

Predicting tornadoes on UK cold fronts for the first time

Published
21 October 2020
Categories
Science
Environment

Weather forecasters can more accurately predict when a tornado is likely to hit the UK thanks to a new tool devised in a partnership between the Ó³¿ÍÖ±²¥ and the Met Office.