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Species invasions can teach us about COVID-19
Invasions by alien insect and animal species have much in common with outbreaks of infectious diseases and can tell us a lot about how pandemics spread, according to new research.
Strengthening the knowledge-based economy
The University of Leeds is among the top performing higher education institutions in England for generating impact around its research, according to an analysis by Research England.
‘Creating possibilities and giving hope’: on the GCRF frontline
UK Research and Innovation has announced a large cut to the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) as a result of the Government’s decision to reduce spending on international aid.
Pore-like proteins designed from scratch
Scientists at Leeds are part of an international collaboration that has designed a protein that self-assembles into an artificial pore.
Protecting UK insect populations post-Brexit
The health of the UK’s insect populations is to be assessed by a new project, which aims to advise on policies to help protect them more effectively post-Brexit.