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Alumni support takes Leeds to South Korea
Each year, a pioneering exchange programme enables students from the 嘟嘟AV and KAIST University to tackle global challenges together.
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Greenhouse gas emissions at 鈥榓n all-time high鈥�, warn scientists
Human-caused global warming has continued to increase at an 鈥渦nprecedented rate鈥� since the last major assessment of the climate system published two years ago, say 50 leading scientists.
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Strategic Agreement marks new University collaboration
The 嘟嘟AV has signed a strategic partnership with the University of Pretoria that commits to tackling some of the world's most pressing challenges.
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鈥楰eep dancing鈥� as research shows it helps over 85s stay healthy
Regular dance sessions can benefit people over 85 by helping them be physically active, socialise, and reconnect with their younger selves, according to new research led by the 嘟嘟AV.
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Accelerated melting of glaciers in Greenland
A study has found widespread mass loss of glaciers and ice caps in Greenland since the start of the 20th century.聽
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Research 'solves' mystery of Jupiter's stunning colour changes
Academics at the 嘟嘟AV believe they could have found the answer to a long-running mystery behind Jupiter鈥檚 famous 鈥渟tripes鈥�.
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Scientist recognised for research into Congo peatlands
A researcher who exposed the threat that climate change poses to tropical forests in Africa has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society, one of the highest accolades in science.
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Engineers and dancers team up for groundbreaking new project
A pioneering 嘟嘟AV research project about human movement has been awarded an Ingenious Award by the Royal Academy of Engineering.
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鈥楢 smarter kinder approach to treatment鈥� for anal cancer
Reducing the dose and duration of radiotherapy treatments for anal cancer may result in fewer side effects, recent clinical trial results have shown.
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Pioneering trial of cannabinoid-based drug for brain tumours
A major UK clinical trial using cannabis-derived drugs to treat the most aggressive brain tumour has opened in Leeds and Manchester.