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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.
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.
Why clues in the brain could help combat tick-borne viruses
Research from the School of Molecular and Cellular Biology has revealed how a tick-borne virus manipulates human brain chemistry to survive, offering new hope for diagnosis and treatment.
Two more Wellcome Discovery Awards reinforce Leeds as leader in biological research
Some of Leeds’ top biological researchers have received two new Wellcome Discovery Awards, confirming the university’s status as a centre of excellence in biological research.
How our food research supports better food futures
This World Food Day (16 October), we take the opportunity to highlight just some of the many ways researchers in the Faculty of Biological sciences are working to improve food futures.