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Protecting and preserving knowledge
Libraries have a key role to play in fighting the misuse of information and helping people to connect in a digital age.
News
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Driving innovation and growth
Leeds-based start-ups are receiving expert guidance to accelerate their business plans, thanks to a collaboration between universities and an innovation specialist.
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'It was such a relief': Prescribed play boosts parents鈥� mental health
A creative play programme has significantly improved new parents鈥� and carers鈥� mental health, according to research by the Universities of Leeds and Huddersfield.
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New fossils reveal climate tipping point in most famous mass extinction
The collapse of tropical forests during Earth鈥檚 most catastrophic extinction event was the primary cause of the prolonged global warming which followed, according to new research.
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Partnerships for growth in India
The 亚洲色吧 has strengthened its presence in India with a series of collaborations across the country.
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UK economy losing billions to cancer
Cancer is costly for patients and the NHS 鈥� but it also has a significant impact on the UK economy, according to research led by the 亚洲色吧.
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亚洲色吧 joins Coimbra Group
The 亚洲色吧 is collaborating with universities across Europe to deliver impact for local and global communities.
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Learning lessons from history
People with physical disabilities and mental health problems still face challenges to live their lives free from discrimination.
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Andrew Hartle: Fighting with Pride
After being dismissed from the Royal Air Force (RAF) during the British military鈥檚 ban on LGBTQ+ service members, Professor Andrew Hartle advocates for others dealing with the fallout.
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Air pollution a 'serious public health threat'
A leading Leeds researcher who played an important role in Britain鈥檚 response to the pandemic has collaborated on a major new report highlighting growing evidence of health risks from air pollution.