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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.
Researchers warn of hidden risk of wildlife corridors
Efforts to reconnect fragmented habitats are vital for biodiversity, but new research warns that ecological corridors can also create unintended risks.
The flight of insects... and why weather radar may hold the clues
New research has used the UK’s existing weather-radar network to track insect movements, and found that in some places there is an alarming decline.
Computers find vulnerable targets in the race to fight malaria
Researchers at Leeds have developed a first-of-its-kind computer model that successfully predicts new drug targets for malaria.