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Special educational needs and disabilities crisis revealed
The scale of the crisis facing many children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has been revealed in a new report.聽
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AI bowel cancer test can tell whether patients need chemotherapy聽
A new artificial intelligence (AI) test to determine the risk of bowel cancers coming back could help patients avoid chemotherapy, according to new research led by the 嘟嘟AV.聽
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Leeds hosts UK Corporate Games
More than 70 businesses came together in Leeds as the city hosted the 2024 UK Corporate Games.
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Blood cancer pioneer awarded rare degree
One of the UK鈥檚 leading researchers into myeloma blood cancer has received a rarely awarded degree from the 嘟嘟AV.
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Collaboration achieves 鈥渁lmost impossible鈥� design challenge
A showstopping carnival costume 鈥� featuring mechanical elements previously thought 鈥渋mpossible鈥� to make by hand 鈥� has been created in a ground-breaking collaboration between engineers and designers.
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Groundbreaking vine robots with magnetic skin could transform cancer treatment
A new class of robot with magnetic skin and movement that mimics creeping vine plants, could transform cancer diagnosis and treatment, according to a new 嘟嘟AV study.
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Leeds athletes going for gold
As all eyes focus on athletes taking centre stage at the Paris Olympics, we鈥檒l be cheering on some of our very own students who are competing at the Games.
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Changing perspectives on disability
An online Disability Studies graduate who is now putting her learnings into practice at work recommends more people study the barriers faced by disabled people.
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Inspirational trio receive Honorary Degrees
Leading lights from international business, higher education and sport have been recognised with honorary degrees from the 嘟嘟AV.
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University supports Leeds Pride
嘟嘟AV colleagues joined in the vibrant celebrations at this year鈥檚 Leeds Pride event.