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Leeds cancer research inspires new poem from Poet Laureate
A new poem by Poet Laureate Simon Armitage has been unveiled at the University of Leeds to mark World Cancer Day, informed by research from one of the faculty’s own cancer experts.
Sound advice: Researchers advise Radio 4’s The Archers on future of farming
Two Leeds academics were recently invited behind the scenes of Radio 4’s The Archers to advise on how British farming and food systems might evolve over the next 25 years.
Yorkshire-wide doctoral training partnership launches in bioscience
The University of Leeds has joined eight institutions across Yorkshire and Teesside in welcoming the first PhD students to the BBSRC-funded Yorkshire Bioscience Doctoral Training Partnership.
Leeds hosts Black in Plant Science Conference
Last month the University of Leeds welcomed researchers and students from across the UK and internationally for the second annual Black in Plant Science (BiPS) Conference.
Faculty reinforces commitment to gender equality with Athena Swan Silver
The Faculty of Biological Sciences has successfully renewed its prestigious Athena Swan Silver Award in recognition of its ongoing commitment to gender equality.