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Scientists have trained an artificial intelligence or AI system to accurately map in one-hundredth of a second the surface area and outline of giant icebergs captured on satellite images. It is a major advance on existing automated…

If the world’s natural forests are allowed to grow and mature rather than being cut down, 226 billion tonnes of carbon could be taken out of the atmosphere, according to a major international study. That would remove around 30 percent of…

Pioneering research will for the first time monitor how the creation of England’s biggest new native woodland could help stave off the worst effects of climate change, such as flooding. Over the course of the next 20 years or more, a…

A ground-breaking new discovery could transform the way astronomers understand some of the biggest and most common stars in the Universe. Research by PhD student Jonathan Dodd and Professor René Oudmaijer, from the University’s School of…

The University of Leeds has renewed its commitment to a partnership with Santander Universities that removes barriers to higher education, benefiting students, staff and the local community. Since 2007 Santander Universities, a global…

Honeybees do not naturally insulate their colonies against the cold, according to new research by the University of Leeds. The results of the study carried out by Derek Mitchell, a PhD student in the University of Leeds’ School of…

A new accelerator project has been launched to help researchers at the forefront of artificial intelligence discovery turn their work into start-up companies. Teams of early career researchers (ECR) from the University of Leeds and three…

Professor Simone Buitendijk today announced her intention to step down as Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Leeds. She will step down from 31 December 2023 to seek new leadership opportunities in higher education.…

Stark inequalities in diagnosis and treatment of four of the most common heart conditions in the UK have been revealed in new research. The research, published today in The Lancet Regional Health – Europe, shows that women are less…

A cutting-edge digital learning space for students, staff and the local community has opened at the University of Leeds. HELIX offers innovative and experimental digital education tools and experiences including immersive technologies,…