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Up to 250,000 deaths from poor air quality could be prevented annually in central and western Europe by 2050 if greenhouse gas emissions are drastically reduced, say researchers. A study by atmospheric scientists at the University of Leeds has revealed that the number of deaths could be significantly reduced, but only if there is a strong focus on reducing greenhouse gases and air pollutants.

Researchers in the UK and Indonesia are working together to help communities fight the health and environmental impact of peatland fires.

Elderly colon cancer patients are being given the chance to access a clinical trial led by the University of Leeds that could transform future practice.

Date Artists from around the globe have been connected with Leeds academics to explore climate change and justice in an online research project. Five academics from the University of Leeds have worked with internationally based artists to support climate change initiatives as part of a project called 'For the Public Good' (FTPG).

Date Fake footage is a centuries-old problem that began long before digital technology, according to a Leeds academic. A new research paper, published in the philosophy journal Synthese , argues that deepfakes aren't as unprecedented as they may seem, as photos and videos have been the subject of manipulation for more than a century.

Date Scientists have been awarded £2 million to develop ways of alerting communities in South Africa, Zambia and Mozambique to extreme weather.

A unique piece of audio artwork designed to encourage people into skateboarding has been created by a University of Leeds researcher. On International Women's Day (IWD) Dr Dani Abulhawa, Lecturer in Contemporary Applied Performance at the University's School of Performance and Cultural Industries , has created the artwork to help inspire women and girls into the often male-dominated skating scene, and to help confident skateboarders be effective "allies" for new skaters.

Climate change is hitting the hardest in the world's mountain ranges. We learn how Leeds glaciologist Professor Duncan Quincey is helping locals at the world's highest glacier.

World War II-style rationing could be an effective way to reduce carbon emissions, according to new research from the University of Leeds.

The life-changing impact of cancer research done at the University is being celebrated on the first anniversary of the Leeds Cancer Research Centre.

Work created by neurodivergent and learning disabled artists is going on show at the University of Leeds next week in a new exhibition which explores how they can develop their careers.

A major analysis of the carbon footprint of universities and FE colleges has revealed for the first time the source and scale of their emissions.

A pacing rehabilitation programme that helps people with long COVID reduce their symptoms and increase activity levels has shown -impressive- results, say scientists.

One in five GPs could be unwilling to prescribe aspirin to patients with a cancer-causing syndrome, despite national guidelines advising it, new research has found.

Building standards are failing to ensure offices, shops, public buildings and homes provide healthy ventilation, say leading experts. In a report on air pollution by England's Chief Medical Officer, the panel of scientists and engineers describe a system where buildings were complying with the standards at the design phase but there was limited scrutiny to see if those standards were being met as the buildings went up, when in use or if they were adapted over time.

The study of languages including French, German and Spanish has seen -significant decreases- leading to a concern that language learning may disappear altogether in some -cold spots- of the UK. A new report has highlighted the fall in numbers over the past decade of those studying undergraduate degrees solely focussed on languages.

Allowing cycling in both directions on one-way streets does not pose a safety risk and should be made mandatory in all but exceptional cases, according to a new study by Leeds researchers. In the first large-scale research of its kind, crashes were examined on more than 500 streets over 22 years in London, both before and after contraflow cycling was introduced, and it was found that it did not increase cyclist crash or casualty rates.

Leeds residents are increasingly having to borrow from loan sharks and high-interest lenders to meet their basic needs because of issues with their benefits, according to new research.

Creative Producer and Co-founder of Duna Films Théo Grainzevelles uses video to inspire climate action.

A campaign promoting the role of better building ventilation to support health and wellbeing has been launched by a coalition of scientists and engineering bodies.

Communities across the UK which need help to access affordable food have been identified in a groundbreaking study by researchers at the University of Leeds.

The Government has announced a £95 million boost to develop the new materials of the future through research at the Henry Royce Institute, a consortium of nine institutions including Leeds.