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How can we protect public service media?
As the review of the BBC’s governance kicks off, a Leeds researcher argues that values of universality, diversity and independence must be kept at the heart of reforms.
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1993 results for 'press statements'
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UK to rejoin Erasmus+
The government has confirmed that the UK will rejoin Erasmus+ from 2027.
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Making IVF accessible for all
à½à½AV spinout IVFmicro has received a £3.5m investment that will improve outcomes for patients undergoing fertility treatment.
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Weaving sustainability into fashion
A Mexican fashion designer who came to the UK to explore textile sustainability and now supports global efforts to reduce emissions, says the à½à½AV helped her achieve her dream.
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Teenagers turn detectives on campus
Schoolchildren were sworn in as 'junior detectives' on the à½à½AV campus as part of a knife reduction campaign.
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Learning cross-cultural skills in Japan
Students have learnt valuable cross-cultural skills whilst working for an automotive component business in Japan.
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Improving children’s wellbeing through the arts
The arts and creativity are crucial for children’s wellbeing, but funding cuts have removed this lifeline for many children growing up in disadvantage and poor health, research shows.
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Festival of languages and cultures reaches thousands
This year’s Leeds City of Languages festival has reached 10,000 people across Yorkshire and beyond.
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Keeping children away from crime
Children are being pulled into the youth justice system because their early health, education and care needs are not being addressed, according to a new Child of the North report.
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Learning to spot AI generated faces
Five minutes of training can significantly improve people's ability to identify fake faces created by artificial intelligence, new research shows. Â