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Safe and sustainable fishing in West Africa
Safe and sustainable fishing in West Africa
Can communities adapt to extreme weather whilst safely sourcing seafood? Research suggests a climate-smart collaboration holds the answer.
University of Leeds
Jul 21
Three key steps to equity in higher education
Three key steps to equity in higher education
Most people feel that equity in higher education is a very important goal for staff and students. But there is a lot of insecurity and…
Simone Buitendijk
Jul 15
After COP26: putting ideas into action on climate change
After COP26: putting ideas into action on climate change
Research is at the heart of understanding and combatting climate change. But is this knowledge reaching those in government and elsewhere…
University of Leeds
Jun 17
5 reasons over 21s think they can’t go to university (and why they’re wrong)
5 reasons over 21s think they can’t go to university (and why they’...
Many people feel it's impossible to study for a degree later in life. Student Support Officer Paul Devlin reveals why it’s never too late.
University of Leeds
Jul 13
Research News
Discovering the underwater secrets of the Congo River
Discovering the underwater secrets of the Congo River
The Congo River is one of the world’s largest rivers, second only to the Amazon in size, but far less understood.
University of Leeds
Sep 28
Accelerating COVID-19 testing in Nigeria — from Ilorin to Leeds and back
Accelerating COVID-19 testing in Nigeria — from Ilorin to Leeds and back
Dr Adeyemi has used his Leeds connections to establish a new diagnostic lab that has carried out over 1,100 COVID-19 tests in Nigeria.
University of Leeds
May 19
Protecting the aguaje forests of the Amazon
Protecting the aguaje forests of the Amazon
Research by European researchers and the Peruvian Amazon Research Institute is supporting a more sustainable future for a vital fruit crop.
University of Leeds
Apr 12
Can research into viral reassortment reduce the transmission of Bunyaviruses?
Can research into viral reassortment reduce the transmission of Bunyaviruses?
An international team of scientists is investigating the reassortment rates of Bunyaviruses.
University of Leeds
Mar 7
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Kindness
Kindness
Professor Jeff Grabill, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Student Education, talks about the importance of kindness as a virtue for educators.
University of Leeds
Oct 5
Life as a mature student — balancing studies with commitments
Life as a mature student — balancing studies with commitments
Razwana Sajid reveals how part-time study offers flexibility to develop new skills and knowledge around a busy life and career.
University of Leeds
May 23
Part-time study — the flexible option for lifelong learning
Part-time study — the flexible option for lifelong learning
Mari, a student at the Lifelong Learning Centre, reveals how part-time study gave her the opportunity to take the next step in her career.
University of Leeds
May 9
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