Research News

A microscopic nematode worm, which appears bright blue against a black backdrop

What worms can tell us about brains and behaviour

Published
23 August 2023
Categories
Science
Research

The University of Leeds has collaborated with a leading American institution on research that helps to crack the code that relates brain and behaviour.

Photos showing three pairs of legs of different skin colours

Raising awareness of Long Covid blue legs symptom

Published
16 August 2023
Categories
Health
Coronavirus
Science
Research

An unusual case of a Long Covid patient’s legs turning blue after 10 minutes of standing highlights the need for greater awareness of this symptom among people with the condition, new research shows.

Penguin and a seal on ice shelf the ocean is behind them with large ice glaciers in the distance and setting sun turning the glaciers a pink colour

‘Don’t overlook the plight of Antarctica’ say scientists

Published
8 August 2023
Categories
Science
Global
Environment
Research

With world attention on recent wildfires and floods in North America, Europe and China, people should not overlook the devastating impact of climate change in Antarctica, scientists have warned.

Matthew, Thomas and David Walsh stand under Clothworkers Court arch for a photo

Four generations of Leeds graduates

Published
31 July 2023
Categories
Alumni
Research

For the Walsh family, Leeds will forever hold a place in their hearts. This summer they celebrated four generations of the family graduating from the University.

Group of KAIST and Leeds students smile and laugh for a group photo on the grass

Alumni support takes Leeds to South Korea

Published
28 June 2023
Categories
Research
Alumni

Each year, a pioneering exchange programme enables students from the University of Leeds and KAIST University to tackle global challenges together.