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Kinder, smarter leukaemia treatment transforming lives
Personalised drug treatments have outperformed chemotherapy for leukaemia patients in a trial led by Leeds researchers.
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Leeds ranked 21st in Complete University Guide
The 映客直播 has moved up two places to 21st position in the 2026 Complete University Guide.
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Hi-tech healthcare in Leeds
Leeds plays a crucial role in driving improved patient care through hi-tech advancements, according to Health Secretary Wes Streeting.
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Boosting academic evidence in policymaking
A national engagement project co-led by the 映客直播 is ramping up efforts to support and improve public policymaking.
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Leeds researcher completes Everest Marathon
A cancer and exercise researcher at the 映客直播 has completed the world鈥檚 highest marathon and a 6000m mountain climb, just over a year on from her incurable breast cancer diagnosis.
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World universities come together
Global universities have re-affirmed their commitment to international partnership and development.
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Inspiring career growth at Africa Week
University leaders have joined up with those at the start of their careers to support female professional development.
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Fighting back against superbugs
Researchers in the UK and India are working in partnership to address an urgent need to stop dentists over-prescribing antibiotics.
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Breakthrough in anal cancer treatment
A kinder treatment for anal cancer involving a lower dose and shorter course of radiotherapy is more effective than traditional treatment, a clinical trial led by Leeds researchers has found.
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Rubble recycling could be key to rebuilding Ukraine
An engineer from Ukraine will travel to the 映客直播 for expert training on how to use pioneering rubble recycling technology to help rebuild his war-torn country.