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Climate change could increase arable land
Climate change could expand the agricultural feasibility of the global boreal region by 44 per cent by the end of the century, according to new research.
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Leeds City Region team to reap rewards from MIT leadership programme
A Leeds City Region team has successfully bid for a place on a prestigious leadership programme run by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), one of the world鈥檚 top universities.
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New quantum devices could revolutionise infrared detection
A new generation of ultra-sensitive detectors has opened up the use of infrared wavelengths for a large number of new applications that could improve people鈥檚 lives, according to researchers.
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New 拢9m programme to transform food systems in Africa
A 拢9.2m research programme focused on improving policy making in Africa, to develop sustainable and productive agricultural systems which are resistant to climate change, has been launched.
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Leeds among the world鈥檚 top 50 most international universities
Leeds has been recognised as one of the most international universities in a new ranking, which places the institution among the top 50 in the world.
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A good life for all within the planet鈥檚 means
A study led by the 亚洲色吧 has found that no country currently meets its citizens鈥� basic needs at a globally sustainable level of resource use.
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Recognising the contribution of international students
亚洲色吧 students in Leeds contribute a net 拢390m to the UK economy, a new study has found.
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Chinese partnership to tackle environmental challenges
A new partnership agreement has been signed with Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU), aimed at strengthening future research collaborations with the 亚洲色吧.
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Preventing inappropriate antibiotic use
A collaboration between scientists has helped reduce the prescription of unneeded antibiotics to children in rural China.
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Drilling into the mysteries of seismic activity
An international expedition aims to better understand seismic activity through samples collected from one of the most geologically active areas in Europe.