University of Leeds

14.05 - Researchers at the University of Leeds have found a previously unknown mechanism through which pain is signalled by nerve cells. - A discovery that could explain the current failings in the drug development process for painkillers and which may offer opportunities for a new approach.
Medicine 10.05

Researchers at the University of Leeds are developing a way to 'barcode' viral diseases to rapidly test new outbreaks for potentially lethal mutations.

Environmental Sciences 22.05

The University of Leeds has scooped Gold at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show today (22 May) with its first exhibit at the prestigious event.

Administration 15.05

The University of Leeds will visit one of the world's most famous flower shows next week to show how simple changes can make a positive contribution to the planet.

Chemistry 8.05

Researchers from the University of Leeds are studying how to make electricity from electrodes coated in bacteria, and other living cells, using light or hydrogen as the fuel.

History 2.05

The latest exhibition at the Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery will present highlights including early English watercolours, 20th century drawings and recent prints.

Medicine 12.04

The English class divide is still going strong when it comes to a choice of where to go abroad for breast implants and nose jobs.

Environmental Sciences 5.04

A University garden at this year's Chelsea Flower Show highlights how messy gardens can boost pollination, manage water and increase carbon capture.

Medicine 23.05

New guidance for doctors and other prescribers on the use of strong painkillers for patients with chronic or incurable disease has been welcomed by researchers at the University of Leeds.

Chemistry 18.05

Scientists at the University of Leeds are looking to discover how dust particles in the solar system interact with the Earth's atmosphere.

Law 10.05

University of Leeds scientists take 'bee-friendly gardening' on the road as they prepare to exhibit at Chelsea Flower Show.

Life Sciences 4.05

Forget computer viruses - magnet-making bacteria could be used to build tomorrow's computers with larger hard drives and speedier connections.

Environmental Sciences 13.04

With the Environment Agency today (13 April) reporting that England and Wales received only 38% of the rainfall normally expected in March, scientists from the University of Leeds' leading interdisciplinary water research centre, water@leeds, are offering gardeners practical advice on how to make the most of any rainfall which does come their way.

Law 12.04

Women and people from ethnic minorities have to employ special strategies to overcome institutional discrimination when working in large law firms.

Environmental Sciences 3.04

The University of Leeds is to benefit from a multi-million pound investment in carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology.




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