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New buzz after bees and flowers bounce back 22/05/13  Yorkshire Evening Post Bees and wildflowers are bouncing back from an alarming decline, according to research by Prof Bill Kunin, Prof Koos Biesmeijer and Dr Luisa Carvalheiro (Biology). Lawyer Michael Vidler: rights hero pushing waves of change 21/05/13  South China Morning Post Lawyer, and University of Leeds alumnus, Michael Vidler is savouring victory in a ruling on transsexual marriage in Hong Kong. The battle was just one of his many fights for human rights, writes Stuart Lau. Companies are urged to take a fast boat to China 21/05/13  Yorkshire Post Businesses in Yorkshire and beyond are being encouraged to work with China as the growing economy and demand from consumers for luxury goods offers a host of opportunities for British brands. Following a one-day event that was held at DLA Piper in Leeds organised by the University of Leeds’ Business Confucius Institute, Prof Peter Buckley (Business School) explains its purpose. Another view from the summit to combat trade inequality 21/05/13  Yorkshire Post When the G8 summit comes to the UK, the University of Leeds will play host to the World Development Movement counter-conference Not the G8, an alternative event pressing world leaders to tackle global injustice. On time: Photo clocks among university design students’ exhibits 21/05/13  Yorkshire Evening Post Two digital photo clocks filled with hundreds of pictures taken by people from Leeds to Australia will star as part of the University of Leeds Schools of Design Degree Show between June 17 and June 22. Pedal power: Students tackle six-day cycle to Paris 21/05/13  Yorkshire Evening Post A team of 40 students from the University of Leeds have cycled from the city to Paris raising £15,673 for local mental health charity Leeds Mind. Scientists predict slower warming 20/05/13  Financial Times The earth may warm at a slightly slower rate in coming decades than scientists were predicting six years ago, according to a paper published yesterday by researchers from Oxford University, NASA and nearly a dozen other institutions, including Leeds. Met holds outsourcing talks to save £500m 20/05/13  Financial Times The Metropolitan Police is considering one of the biggest police outsourcing plans as it strives to save 14% of its annual budget. The article refers to a University of Leeds study by Prof Adam Crawford which found that fewer than a third of the Police and Crime Commissioners elected in November had made clear in their manifestos that they opposed privatisation. Pressure points 19/05/13  Sunday Express High blood pressure is an epidemic with serious implications for the nation’s health. But there are natural ways to keep it down. For example, neuroscientists at the University of Leeds found that bad posture could result in damage to neck muscles which send signals to the brain to demand extra blood flow when they move. A second chance to save the climate 18/05/13  New Scientist A new analysis of global temperatures from the last few decades, co-authored by Prof Piers Forster (Earth & Environment), suggests that Earth will warm more slowly over this century than previously thought. Prof Forster says that the new findings suggest there is a chance to keep global temperature rise below 2°C. Young children reject obese characters 17/05/13  Guardian Young children appear to reject story book characters that are overweight, but not those who are disabled, research by the University of Leeds has discovered. Comment: Sowing the seeds of privatisation 17/05/13  Police Is austerity Britain providing the fertile soil for the government to sow a privatisation agenda in policing? asks Prof Adam Crawford (Law) in the cover feature of the magazine of the Police Federation of England and Wales. TV: Scientists study melting glaciers 16/05/13  Al Jazeera Prof Andy Shepherd (Earth & Environment) speaks to Al Jazeera English about the melting of ice due to climate change and the impact that will have on humanity. Comment: Financial sustainability: why NGOs are failing to engage investors 16/05/13  Guardian A lack of understanding about the financial world, poor resourcing and short term campaigns have made NGOs ineffective at capital markets campaigning, writes Dr Rory Sullivan (Earth & Environment) of the University of Leeds. I’ve never lacked confidence, but this gave me a real boost’ 16/05/13  i Entrepreneurs on the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses programme share their views on the scheme, including Rana Harvey who took the course at Leeds University Business School who says “the course absolutely changed [her]”. CITY INTERVIEW: Avanti boldly goes on expansion quest after value of the satellite tech firm rockets from £9,000 to £340m 16/05/13  Daily Mail All chief executives dream of taking their company into the stratosphere, but Avanti boss, and University of Leeds alumnus, David Williams has gone much further than that. His firm is the proud owner of two satellites, Hylas 1 and Hylas 2, in orbit above the Indian Ocean and the Atlantic. No reason to panic over China’s cold shoulder 16/05/13  The Conversation UK Recent news that David Cameron has been placed on the naughty step by China after his meeting with the Dalai Lama caused much concern in UK business circles, but his dalliance with the Buddhist leader won’t be too damaging argue Prof Jeremy Clegg and Dr Hinrich Voss (Leeds University Business School). Jobs boost promised as construction firm aims to double turnover in region 16/05/13  Yorkshire Post One hundred jobs are expected to be created in Yorkshire by construction firm The Esh Group, which has been involved in some of the region’s biggest commercial schemes and has also just secured a major contract with the University of Leeds to provide building maintenance. Fat prejudice shown in kids as young as 4, who say they would be less likely to ‘befriend’ a fat storybook character 15/05/13  New York Daily News Children pick up on society's stigma against overweight people at a young age, according to research from Prof Andrew Hill (Medicine, LIHS) at the University of Leeds in England. TV: Global News 15/05/13  Global Toronto There was on-air discussion of the research by Prof Andrew Hill which showed children as young as four were less likely to pick an overweight story book character called Alfie over his normal weight co-protagonist Thomas. Children shun fictional 'fat Alfie' 15/05/13  BBC news Young children reject story characters who are obese, according to a study by Prof Andrew Hill (Medicine, LIHS) of the University of Leeds, finding that children voiced negative views about a fictional book character called 'fat Alfie'. Why the fat child always comes last 15/05/13  Times Billy Bunter long suspected it and now there is proof: children will reject potential friends for being overweight, according to research by Prof Andrew Hill at the University of Leeds. How we start being ‘fattist’ at four 15/05/13  Daily Mail At the age of four, children may struggle to read or tie their shoelaces – but they have already learnt to dislike fat people according to research by Prof Andrew Hill being presented at the European Congress on Obesity in Liverpool. £5m fund to boost university research 15/05/13  Yorkshire Post More than £5m of funding has been secured to allow a health research programme involving the Universities of Leeds, Sheffield and York. Betrayal: British Union Outraged Over Aviva’s Plans to Outsource Jobs To India 14/05/13  International Business Times Trade Union, Unite, has condemned insurance giant Aviva for “betraying” British workers by outsourcing 600 jobs to India. Dr Victoria Honeyman (Politics and International Studies) comments on there being no contradiction between unions defending the rights of immigrant workers and then criticizing companies for outsourcing jobs. TV: Calendar 14/05/13  ITV1 Yorkshire Prof Tim Bishop (Medicine, LICSP) discusses the genetic markers for breast cancer which led to actress Angelina Jolie deciding to have a double mastectomy. Letter: CO2 Emissions 14/05/13  Guardian Prof David Campbell (Law) challenges an earlier assertion made by journalist Damian Carrington that “the world’s governments have agreed to keep the rise in global average temperature to 2C”. In fact, he says, it is precisely what has not happened, even after 320 years of climate change negotiations. Biotech pioneer expects payoff as sci-fi dreams become reality 14/05/13  Yorkshire Post Biotech firm, and University of Leeds spin-out, Tissue Regenix has reported a strong pipeline of new products and has said that the chronic shortage of human donor tissue will lead to greater demand for them. TV: Calendar 13/05/13  ITV1 Yorkshire Dr Georgia Testa (Philosophy, Religion and History of Science) discusses the ethical issues around a Court of Appeal case of severely-disabled man Paul Lamb who is fighting to allow doctors to help him to die. ‘There are risks in having the brakes on’ 13/05/13  Guardian Channel 4 News Editor, and Leeds English Literature alumnus, Ben de Pear talks about his role in the channel’s award winning current affairs coverage. Fashion’s future: Students design the thermals of tomorrow 13/05/13  Yorkshire Evening Post Bingley-based thermal Damart has teamed up with fashion students at the University of Leeds to design the ‘thermals of tomorrow’. Marriott is youngest Leeds Half Marathon winner 13/05/13  Yorkshire Evening Post Ben Marriott, a student at the University of Leeds, has become the youngest winner of the Leeds Half Marathon, aged 20. ‘Call me Linda’... health chief picks up litter and rolls up sleeves for £1bn task 10/05/13  Yorkshire Post Interview with Mrs Linda Pollard, the University's outgoing Pro-Chancellor and Chair of the Council, about her new role as chair of Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust. Moths can hear sound frequencies 100 times higher than the whiniest human voice 10/05/13  Daily Mail Research by Dr Hannah Moir, formerly at the University (FBS), has shown how a moth has extremely high frequency sensitivity and is the sharpest hearing in the animal kingdom. Ancient DNA Found Hidden Below Sea Floor 10/05/13  Wired Online Researchers report that they’ve found buried treasure under the empty waters - ancient DNA hidden in the muck of the sea floor. Dr Bridget Wade (Earth and Environment) was not connected to the research but is asked for comment. Radio: Drivetime with Nick Ferrari 09/05/13  LBC Radio Prof Nigel Wright (Civil Engineering) discusses a proposal by Thames Water to use treated, recycled sewage water as drinking water, to combat the capital’s water shortage. Dog food pioneer proves a bright Spark 09/05/13  Yorkshire Post A philosophy undergraduate from the University of Leeds, who has developed a range of ‘home-made, healthy dog food’, is this year’s winner of the Sir Peter Thompson Enterprise Award. Radio: Drivetime 08/05/13  BBC Radio Leeds Dr Victoria Honeyman (Politics and International Studies) comments on the content of the Queen’s Speech at the State Opening of Parliament yesterday. Briton Nicola Mendelsohn gets top Facebook job – so can she pack it into a four-day week? 08/05/13  Independent Nicola Mendelsohn, the new Vice-President for Europe, the Middle East and Africa for Facebook, became one of Britain’s most successful businesswomen as the executive chairman of creative agency Karmarama. She graduated from the University of Leeds with a degree in English and Drama and was once listed as one of the top 35 businesswomen under 35. Facebook Hires Nicola Mendelsohn as European VP to Succeed Tech City Boss Joanna Shields 08/05/13  International Business Times Facebook has announced Leeds alumna Nicola Mendelsohn as its new vice-president for services in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Ad executive hired to run Facebook in Europe 08/05/13  Financial Times Facebook has hired Nicola Mendelsohn, a Leeds alumna and senior advertising industry executive, to run its European operations as it seeks to increase its revenues by rolling out more ad platforms. The moth that developed the sharpest hearing in the animal world - so it can hear bats coming 08/05/13  Daily Mail A humble moth has been identified as having the sharpest hearing in the animal kingdom - up to 150 times more sensitive than a human's, in new research by academics including Dr Hannah Moir, now at the University of Leeds. TV: Calendar 08/05/13  ITV1 Yorkshire New figures show the number of women under the age of 50 being diagnosed with breast cancer each year in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire has risen to nearly 804,000 across all age groups. But research at the University of Leeds means more women are surviving it than ever before. Landmark for fund aimed at student support 08/05/13  Yorkshire Post The Footsteps Fund at the University of Leeds, set up to allow graduates to support students at the University, has reached a major milestone after receiving its 10,000th donation. Memory of solicitor lives on in university law prizes 08/05/13  Yorkshire Post Awards established in the memory of Pamela Walsh Peaker, a lawyer from Yorkshire, will give four University of Leeds law students the opportunity to join solicitors’ firms for work placements. Moth smashes ultrasound hearing records 07/05/13  Nature News The greater wax moth can hear sounds of a higher frequency than any bat can produce, allowing it to avoid its predators, according to new research conducted by Dr Hannah Moir (Biomedical Sciences) whilst at the University of Strathclyde. Ancient DNA Found Hidden Below Sea Floor 07/05/13  Science Magazine Dr Bridget Wade (Earth & Environment) comments on research which describes the discovery of plankton DNA that is around 32,500 years old, saying that it could reveal “new information that [isn’t] found in the fossil record”. Can’t say no to that extra biscuit? Blame your hay fever pills! 07/05/13  Daily Mail Research by Prof Marion Hetherington (Psychology) that showed people eat more when with their friends is cited in this feature on overeating. Comment: The communication secrets of successful entrepreneurs 07/05/13  Yorkshire Post Dr Jean Clarke (Business School) writes about her new research project at Leeds University Business School which is attempting to find out the best ways for entrepreneurs to communicate with potential investors. Doctor and his heart disease hatred 07/05/13  Yorkshire Evening Post Prof Mark Kearney (Medicine, LIGHT) is interviewed by the YEP’s health reporter Katie Baldwin about his new role leading the British Heart Foundation’s campaign to promote the work of researchers across the country helping to combat heart disease. University preparing to help graduates make a local start in the world of work 07/05/13  Yorkshire Evening Post The University of Leeds is playing host to a graduate recruitment fair on 5th June, with Bob Gilworth, director of the Careers Centre, saying that the fair will “encourage graduates to put their new skills and education at the disposal of local companies rather than moving out of the region.” Professor Chris leaves the lab to raise charity cash 07/05/13  Yorkshire Evening Post Professor Chris Peers (Medicine, LIGHT) is to leave the laboratory to climb the four biggest peaks in England to raise cash for the Alzheimer’s Society. L’art pervers 04/05/13  Le Monde Prof Matthew Kieran (Philosophy, Religion and History of Science) discusses whether the Tate Gallery made the right decision not to display work by artist Graham Ovenden following his conviction for child sex abuse. Small Caps movers 04/05/13  Daily Mail University of Leeds spin-out Tissue Regenix is highlighted in this round-up of small, listed companies as having “flown under the radar” despite having had a successful trial of its leg ulcer treatment. Child weekend emergency admissions give 'no added risk' 03/05/13  BBC news There is no added risk of death for children admitted to intensive care as emergencies out of normal hours, according to a new study by researchers at the Universities of Leeds and Leicester led by Dr Roger Parslow (Medicine, LIGHT). Leeds study allays out-of-hours emergency admissions fears 03/05/13  ITV Calendar Children admitted to UK intensive care units in out-of-hours emergencies are at no greater risk of dying than children arriving during normal working hours, according to new research by academics led by Dr Roger Parslow (Medicine, LIGHT) from the University of Leeds. Greatest risk to sick children comes in winter 03/05/13  Yorkshire Post Sick children admitted to intensive care units in the UK as night-time or weekend emergencies are at no greater risk of dying that youngsters arriving during normal working hours according to a study at the University of Leeds. There is, however, a statistically significant increase in deaths in winter months. How the spirit of the Beats still inspires rock musicians 03/05/13  Yorkshire Post In his new book, the University of Leeds music academic Simon Warner looks at the Beats writers influence on rock culture. He talks to features writer Chris Bond. American football tribute to tragic Jagz 03/05/13  Yorkshire Evening Post An American football match will be held at Weetwood Sports Complex in memory of Jagdip Randhawa, a University of Leeds student who diead after being assaulted in Leeds City Centre. Research in brief 02/05/13  Guardian Children admitted to UK intensive care units in out-of-hours emergencies are at no greater risk of dying than children arriving during normal working hours, according to research by the Universities of Leeds and Leicester. Letter: Bulgarians in Britain 01/05/13  The Telegraph Emeritus Professor Michael Holman (Modern Languages and Cultures, Russian and Slavonic Studies) is one of the signatories to a letter highlighting the positive contributions of Bulgarians already living in the UK to counter the “tide of ill-researched information about potential Bulgarian migration”. ‘Temporary slowdown’ in Optim sales knocks revenues at Avacta group 01/05/13  Yorkshire Post Diagnostics specialist, and University of Leeds spin-out, Avacta saw its revenues slow while its losses widened in its latest half-year results. Cash injection to tackle cause of blindness 01/05/13  Yorkshire Evening Post The Provincial Charity of the Freemasons of Yorkshire West Riding has given £5,000 to help Yorkshire Eye Research sponsor a study by Prof Chris Inglehearn and Dr Manir Ali (Medicine, LIBCS) into the cause of glaucoma. Is it time to ditch the pursuit of economic growth? 01/05/13  New Internationalist Dr Dan O’Neill (Earth & Environment) goes head to head with journalist Daniel Ben-Ami on whether we should pursue economic growth. He argues that we have reached a point where economic growth is no longer improving people’s lives. Radio: The 3rd Degree 30/04/13  BBC Radio 4 Dr Simon Warner (Music), Dr Catriona Morrison (Psychology) and Prof Phil Purnell (Civil Engineering) take on three of their students, Harry Bedford, Cameron Smith and Ralph Burden, respectively, in the comedy quiz The 3rd Degree. Sore gums? Blame a sprained tooth 30/04/13  Daily Mail Dr Margaret Kellett (Dentistry) explains how the ligaments that hold teeth in place can be strained and the problems that can then occur. Business: Small talk 29/04/13  Independent Transport software group, and University of Leeds spin-out, Tracsis won Company of the Year at the Small Cap Awards, a celebration of Britain’s smaller businesses. Plants slow climate change by forming cloud sunshade 28/04/13  Chicago Tribune Dr Dominick Spracklen (Earth & Environment) comments on a study which has shown plants emit gases which lead to the formation of clouds as temperatures rise. TV: Breakfast 27/04/13  BBC one Prof Christoph Bluth (Politics and International Studies) discusses whether the Syrian government is using chemical weapons. Letter: The press should accept the will of parliament 27/04/13  Financial Times Prof John Corner (Communications Studies) is one of the signatories to a letter criticising the move by some of the UK’s press proprietors to introduce an alternative regulatory system to that agreed to by the three main political parties. Radio: Woman’s Hour 26/04/13  BBC Radio 4 Dr Ghazala Mir (Medicine, LIHS) explains how some women in some disadvantaged communities are missing out on support that could potentially reduce high rates of infant mortality. Radio: Mid-Morning Show 26/04/13  BBC Radio Leeds Dr Mark Goddard (Biology) discusses his work looking at how bees and other pollinating insects live in urban areas and gives ideas as to how people can support the bee population in their own gardens. Einstein captured in bronze as he fled 26/04/13  Yorkshire Post A feature on the history of a sculpture of Albert Einstein which is on display at the Stanley and Audrey Burton Gallery at the University of Leeds. Chemical weapons inspectors ready to enter Syria 24/04/13  New Scientist An international team of chemists and epidemiologists is in Cyprus this week, poised to fly to Syria at the request of the country's president, Bashar Al-Assad, in the first investigation of an alleged use of chemical weapons since the Chemical Weapons Convention came into force in 1997. Prof Alastair Hay (Medicine, LIGHT) explains how chemical weapon use can be detected after their use. Check Out the Surgical Robot That Can Roam Around Inside Your Abdomen Like a Frog 23/04/13  Slate.com Online magazine Slate reports on the surgical robot, under development by a team in the School of Mechanical Engineering led by Prof Anne Neville, which takes inspiration from tree frogs for its ability to move around inside the human body upside down. Tech Universe 23/04/13  New Zealand Herald Engineers at the University of Leeds, led by Prof Anne Neville (Mechanical Engineering), are developing a camera for use in keyhole surgery which sticks to the inside of the body in much the same way as a tree frog sticks to a tree. Slapped down, the minister who criticised nurseries 23/04/13  Independent Following childcare minister Liz Truss’ remarks that too many toddlers “run around with no sense of purpose” at nursery, Independent journalist Jonathan Brown visited the Bright Beginnings nursery at the University of Leeds to find out for himself. He spoke to early year’s curriculum manager Fiona Hakin about the work of her and her colleagues. The American bank giving British small business a lift 23/04/13  Times The “10,000 Small Businesses” business education programme launched by Goldman Sachs in 2010 alongside leading British business schools including Leeds University Business School celebrated its successes at an event in London yesterday. Goldman scheme creating jobs 23/04/13  Yorkshire Post Jobs are being created at Yorkshire small businesses that have participated in a business education programme supported by investment bank Goldman Sachs and delivered by Leeds University Business School. Vehicle emissions to be tested in new city air pollution study 23/04/13  Yorkshire Post Gadgets to measure air pollution, on loan from the University of Leeds’ Institute for Transport Studies, are being installed on five of Sheffield’s busiest roads to assess the impact of traffic on air quality.