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25 Instagram accounts to follow to discover more of Leeds
25 Instagram accounts to follow to discover more of Leeds
If your Insta is a bit..well… predictable, and you find those constant pics of other people’s tea or new haircut is getting a bit boring…
University of Leeds
Apr 16
Get real – redefining the purpose of a university education
Get real – redefining the purpose of a university education
Many of us remember how, as students, we’d often wonder how we would apply what we were learning in order to pass our exams, in a real job…
Simone Buitendijk
Jul 4
The Cottingley fairies: A study in deception
The Cottingley fairies: A study in deception
The greatest hoax of the 20th century? A new online exhibition and curator’s talk tell the story.
University of Leeds
Jun 21
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Food, climate, nutrition — the online tool influencing policy in Africa
Food, climate, nutrition — the online tool influencing policy in Africa
An international research programme is predicting real-life scenarios to help policymakers futureproof agriculture.
University of Leeds
Oct 15
Mapping puddles to control malaria
Mapping puddles to control malaria
Research into small, seemingly insignificant bodies of water is revealing crucial data that could help save lives — and it all starts with…
University of Leeds
Oct 7
Nibble on a bug for a broader diet
Nibble on a bug for a broader diet
Could farmed insects be a good source of protein for smallholder farmers in Africa, as well as making diets more varied and nutritious?
University of Leeds
Sep 21
Understanding weather through maths
Understanding weather through maths
Professor Douglas Parker explains how adventurous, sky-high research in meteorology often starts with the study of maths and physics.
University of Leeds
Jun 17
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Studying a foundation year — why travelling inspired me to go to university
Studying a foundation year — why travelling inspired me to go to university
When Kate left school she wasn’t interested in university, she wanted to travel. But after witnessing environmental issues in the places…
University of Leeds
Sep 30
How to get the most out of your food shop on a budget
How to get the most out of your food shop on a budget
Dreaming of a home-cooked meal, or a cheeky takeout deal? Here’s our budget-friendly tips for food shopping in Leeds from Katie Ahearn, a…
University of Leeds
Aug 12
A fine line – where do professional disagreements end and violations of dignity begin?
A fine line – where do professional disagreements end and violations of dignity begin?
In all workplaces and professional communities, differences in perspectives are prevalent and can be an asset. But we need to be watchful…
Simone Buitendijk
Jul 18
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