The former Leeds Social Sciences Institute has entered a new chapter... The new Leeds Institute for Societal Futures will include challenge-led research, alongside postgraduate education and professional learning innovation. Find out more below 👇

Great thread here summarising Professor Pippa Chapman and Dr Ruth Wade's latest paper on the challenges associated with regenerative agriculture research...

We'll be at the Yorkshire Post Health & Life Sciences Business Breakfast this Wednesday! Going too? Stop by for a chat about our world-leading facilities, as well as training and consultancy services, commercialisation and research collaborations. #HealthInnovation #LifeSciences #YHLS2025

🔬 What are plasmodesmata, and why are they important? In this new case study, discover how the Faculty's Professor Yoselin Benitez-Alfonso's research into microscopic plant pores could help tackle climate change and global food insecurity. bit.ly/4pocNvX @researchleeds.bsky.social

"A fantastic resource to lead research, knowledge exchange and teaching activities in future-proofing farming systems." Dr Ruth Wade, School of Biology The University farm is one of 10 in Europe to become a hub for climate research. bit.ly/3VeXnfR @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social @envleeds.bsky.social

Ever wondered why a warm shower can hurt when you're sunburnt? Research from an international team led by the School of Biomedical Science's Professor Nikita Gamper suggests the clue may be in our sensory neurons, and a protein called Copine-6. Find out more: bit.ly/45MEpmS

Whoever heard of birds splitting up? A new study from @biology.ox.ac.uk and Leeds researcher Dr Josh Firth reveals wild great tits show signs of 'divorce' months before breeding season. 🔎 Vital clues to social relationships in not just birds, but other species too. bit.ly/4fLH3Nb @ox.ac.uk

🏀 We're excited to welcome Professor Enda King, a sports rehabilitation expert who's worked with some of the world's top athletes. Enda joins our Sports and Exercise Medicine programmes as Visiting Professor of Rehabilitation, inspiring the next generation of sports scientists. bit.ly/478rpJs

Research that could change lives: A new paper led by Leeds researchers shows DNA by-products may be 'early warning system' for relapse in childhood leukaemia. Read it in Nature: bit.ly/41zW927 @cclguk.bsky.social @littleprincesses.bsky.social @bloodcanceruk.bsky.social @ljrusselllab.bsky.social

Happy to see this paper out which started as a Masters project for first author Cameron Peacock - exploring the potential and the limitations of 3D scanning tech for supporting insect taxonomy dx.doi.org/10.1002/ece3... 🧪🌍🪳🐝 @bioscienceleeds.bsky.social @katatrepsis.bsky.social

🏃‍♀️Exercise isn't just safe for people with asthma - it’s key to managing it, argues international taskforce. Chaired by the Faculty's Dr Oliver Price, the taskforce makes the case for physical activity as a safe and effective therapeutic strategy. bit.ly/44YewyC #exercisecsience #asthmaresearch

Dr Ruth Wade has contributed to a UK Parliament POSTnote on regenerative agriculture. Ruth was invited to contribute to a UK Parliament POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) expert session informing the latest POSTnote on regenerative agriculture. 👇

🌏The @universityofleeds.bsky.social has signed a new agreement to deepen ties with India's Regional Centre for Biotechnology, boosting our global biotech research and enabling exciting collaborations between the two countries. Read about the agreement: bit.ly/407C0jw

“What if I told you there are fish in the forest, beneath the leaves?” @josiesouth.bsky.social, Lecturer in Aquatic Ecology 🎞️ Have you watched the impactful film yet? Find out how research is helping to protect a critically endangered fish species bit.ly/4kktTYa

How can magnetism help us understand biology and tackle global health challenges? Join the MagInBio Summer Conference - a free 2-day hybrid event at Nexus Leeds exploring magnetic biomaterials, imaging and biomedical devices. Register here: www.eventbrite.com/cc/maginbio-summer-conference-4171753

It’s never too late to start lifting weights! 💪 Strength training helps retain muscle mass, manage cholesterol levels, and burn calories for 30–60 minutes after you’ve stopped exercising, according to Prof. Karen Birch, Executive Dean: inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...

Excited to report our latest research on new “molecular glues” that specifically lock the BRCC36 isopeptidase complex (BRISC) in an autoinhibited state and reduce interferon signalling. This first-of-its-kind approach could reshape how we target large deubiquitylase (DUB) complexes. rdcu.be/edRwF

Some health conditions are difficult to treat—but molecular glues could change that. A new molecular glue from @universityofleeds.bsky.social, @wistar.org & @pennmedicine.bsky.social could help reduce inflammation in Scleroderma patients. biologicalsciences.leeds.ac.uk/biological-s...

Spent a really interesting morning with Ruth Wade and our @bioscienceleeds.bsky.social MSc students examing differences between soil farmed conventionally and using #RegenAg. Some really obvious changes after 2y under herbal ley.

🕺Feeling sooo Excited🕺 Huge thanks to @josiesouth.bsky.social from @universityofleeds.bsky.social for the crayfish 🦞traps thru the @horizonsinstitute.bsky.social Horizons Seed Funding. These will be instrumental in our #crayfishhunt mission in Southern Africa.

A safer, more affordable polio vaccine is on the horizon! 🚨 Scientists are using virus-like particles (VLPs)—particles which mimic the outer protein shell of poliovirus, but are empty inside. This reduces the risk of infection: biologicalsciences.leeds.ac.uk/biological-s...

"Oil pollution can increase cancer rates in wildlife and lead to a decline in the long-term health of marine life exposed to the oil spill." Dr Ciara Baines provides environmental insights in @thenationalnews.com after ships collide in North Sea: www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2025...

Did you know parasites play crucial roles in evolution and ecosystems? These organisms help environments stay resilient during droughts, and even aid in transferring nutrients 💧🔄 Read more from scientists in the School of Biology & @zslofficial.bsky.social @uk.theconversation.com #parasites

Scientists in the School of Biomedical Sciences have developed a new way to find molecules that sense cold ❄️ The technique is now being used as part of a new project which is aimed at developing alternative treatments for treating chronic pain. biologicalsciences.leeds.ac.uk/biological-s...

We're proud owners of the Athena Swan Silver Award! 👏 Hear from some of the people who have benefited from our initiatives aimed at transforming gender equality within higher education and research on our website:👇 biologicalsciences.leeds.ac.uk/biological-s...

A fantastic initiative developed by Leeds City Council, @lthtresearchcomms.bsky.social, @leedshcp.bsky.social & West Yorkshire NHS ICB, to enhance maternity care across Leeds. Research by @camillanykjaer.bsky.social and @jrabbee.bsky.social is evaluating user experiences to inform future delivery 👇

(1/3) #DYK women spend 25% more time in poor health compared to men? Many of these challenges can be addressed through increased participation in physical activity—yet women face higher dropout rates, more injuries, and less enjoyment in sport and exercise 🏃‍♀️

To mark Women's History Month, and ahead of #IWD tomorrow, today we’re shining a light on some of our women scientists, as well as our faculty initiatives which support gender equality 👏 Thread 🧵👇

Discover the latest in our March signpost. This month's we spotlight: - An analysis of the Climate Change Committee’s 7th carbon budget, - Reports on migrant women entrepreneurs and Y-PERN’s 2nd year, - Leeds research in Parliament horizon scans, - Events & more. 👉 medium.com/policy-leeds...

Parents and caregivers in Leeds can receive free support in the crucial first 1000 days of their newborns’ lives as part of a study led by @universityofleeds.bsky.social biologicalsciences.leeds.ac.uk/biological-s...

Fieldwork is not always safe, inclusive or equitable for LGBTQ+ people – but they are not alone. Researchers in the Faculty of Environment have created a toolkit to support fieldworkers to make sure they plan with and for LGBTQ+ colleagues. environment.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...

Congratulations to Prof. @mariabeger.bsky.social who has won a Water Woman Award from water@leeds. Not only has Maria secured competitive grants and driven research impact, she also consistently fosters an inclusive research culture 👏 biologicalsciences.leeds.ac.uk/biological-s...

We recognise and value everyone involved in research. Read how our Technical Operations team enable research excellence, and more about the ongoing initiatives to support our Technician community, on the FBS website: biologicalsciences.leeds.ac.uk/biological-s...

Hello Bluesky! Excited to make our debut with our first lift-outs on the new Hydra Bio PFIB. A chunk of brain tissue has been mounted with the needle onto the finger of a half-moon grid and is now ready for milling to create a thin lamella for further analysis. Stay tuned for more updates! #FIBSEM

🔬 This International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Dr Julie Aspden joins the @proteintech.bsky.social podcast to discuss diversity in STEM, navigating academia and family life and how we can create a more equitable scientific community. www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzlK...

200 early career researchers across the Faculties of Biological Sciences and Medicine and Health will benefit from a new package of career support. Read more on our website 👇 biologicalsciences.leeds.ac.uk/biological-s...

Exercise is essential for longevity, and it can also be really fun! Watch the latest video from our research partner darts about the power of dance 💃👇

Professor Adrian Crellin CBE, one of the most senior radiotherapy experts, has shared his experience of being a researcher and cancer patient for #WorldCancerDay. Professor Crellin was diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer in 2016 and awarded a CBE for services to radiotherapy in 2019.

“You have to collaborate in order to innovate and to create new treatments or diagnostics.” – Prof Richard Bayliss Join researchers @universityofleeds.bsky.social as they discuss the science behind innovative new treatments for cancer. #WorldCancerDay open.spotify.com/show/4KFZase...

(1/3) Did you know there are around 15 types of HPV viruses that cause cancer? Two types of the virus, HPV16 and HPV18, are particularly prevalent and are associated with most HPV positive cancers. HPV is mainly associated with cervical cancer; however, it also affects the head and neck.

(1/2) Here’s how a tumour suppressor repairs DNA: A group of researchers, including scientists from the School of Molecular and Cellular Biology, witnessed a protein complex called BRCA1-BARD1 reading specific signposts for DNA damage in intricate detail for the very first time. #WorldCancerDay

🌍💙 This #WorldCancerDay, we’re shining a light on our cutting-edge research and innovation in cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Follow this page to discover more about our latest findings! #UnitedByUnique

Nominations are now open for the Partnership Awards 2025! This year, we’re bringing back our new awards focusing on Professional Services, Technical Staff, and Research. More info: 💻 www.luu.org.uk/partnership-... 💻SharePoint #LeedsPA2025

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