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Low risk of COVID-19 spread on Underground rail
People travelling on the London Underground and similar rail systems were at a low risk of being exposed to the virus that causes COVID-19, according to computer simulations.
Upskilling the nation’s workforce
From nursing to computer science, apprenticeships at the University of Leeds offer an alternative route into higher level qualifications.
University of Leeds spin-out wins national award
LUNAC, a spin-out company from the School of Chemistry at the University of Leeds has won the prestigious Start Up of the Year award.
‘Effective, but not the silver bullet’ – air cleaning devices in schools
Leading researchers involved in studying how COVID-19 spreads in enclosed spaces have compiled ten tips to help school leaders decide whether to use air cleaning technologies in classrooms.
Engineering quality of life for people with advanced cancers
A £7 million research project has been launched to develop a new imaging and keyhole surgery approach to the treatment of secondary bone tumours of the spine.




