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Why painkillers don't always work 16/05/12  yahoo india A new discovery by University of Leeds researchers, led by Dr Nikita Gamper (FBS) could explain the current failings in the drug development process for painkillers and may offer opportunities for a new approach. Bacterial magnets and the bio-computer era 16/05/12  Asia Times Further international coverage of the research by Dr Sarah Staniland, Dr Masayoshi Tanaka and Johanna Galloway investigating biological processes to create the computers of the future. Volcanic Tremors May Help Predict Massive Eruptions 16/05/12  Scientific American New ways of modelling tremors that precede volcanic eruptions, developed by Prof Jürgen Neuberg and Dr Mark Thomas (Earth & Environment) may help warn of impending disaster. 'Barcoding' viruses could help detect mutated strains 15/05/12  CNet A team out of the University of Leeds, led by Dr John Barr and Dr Julian Hiscox (FBS) has already produced molecular signatures for two forms of a childhood respiratory-disease virus, and plans many more. UN urges Cambodia to hold companies to account over land disputes 15/05/12  Guardian The UN's special rapporteur to Cambodia, Prof Surya Subedi (Law) says misconduct including land grabs, evictions and environmental degradation must be addressed. Alan Turing: "I am building a brain." Half a century later, its successor beat Kasparov 15/05/12  Guardian The chair of the Alan Turing centenary celebrations, Professor S. Barry Cooper (Mathematics), continues his guest blog for the Guardian Northerner with a look at a legendary chess match. Charity’s cash injection for research into cancer 14/05/12  Yorkshire Evening Post Yorkshire Cancer Research have given £180,000 to the University to study leukaemia, lymphomas and womb cancer. Events to boost Chinese trading 14/05/12  Yorkshire Evening Post Events to encourage more Leeds businesses to trade with China have been set up and will be run at various locations around the city including the University of Leeds. Infection researchers in ‘barcode’ breakthrough 14/05/12  Yorkshire Post Dr John Barr and Dr Julian Hiscox (FBS) are developing a technique which “barcodes” viral infections to rapidly test new outbreaks for potentially lethal mutations. Obituary: Tony Coxon 14/05/12  Guardian Former lecturer in Sociology Tony Coxon is remembered by his civil partner Philip Hawkins in this obituary. Radio 4 launches voice experiment 14/05/12  BBC news The experiment by Dr Paul Carter (Modern Languages, Lingusitics) and Leeds-based artist William Rudling to examine if people sound like they look is now live for the public to take part in. It is part of Material World’s So You Want To Be A Scientist? competion. Fracking backed by Environment Agency head 11/05/12  Daily Telegraph Prof Quentin Fisher (School of Earth and Environment) backs Lord Smith of Finsbury’s recent comments that shale gas exploitation could be conducted safely with minimal environmental impact, but warns there are questions over how much shale gas is present in the UK and whether it can be extracted economically. Ingham’s World 11/05/12  Daily Express Dr Mark Goddard (Faculty of Biological Sciences) discusses his PhD findings into biodiversity in residential landscapes, including that bees dislike conventional manicured gardens- Further comment on Dr Goddard’s research. Computer hard drives made of bacteria? Research shows magnetic bacteria could build faster hard drives 11/05/12  International Business Times Researchers led by Sarah Staniland (Physics and Astronomy) have suggested that magnet-making bacteria may be used for building biological computers of the future Turning point: Yorkshire art in focus 11/05/12  Guardian Yorkshire’s art scene is in good health, due in part to artists graduating from the county’s universities Tissue Regenix in commercialisation talks 11/05/12  Yorkshire Post UoL spin-out business working with commercialisation partners as its pre-tax losses fall from £5.7m to £2.9m Project could lead to more efficient hydrogen fuel cells 09/05/12  The Engineer A European project, led by Dr Lars Jeuken (FBS), is attempting to improve the properties of biofuel cells and microbial fuel cells by creating hybrid inorganic-organic electrodes. Magnetic bacteria to build future bio-computers 09/05/12  Times of India Researchers led by Dr Sarah Staniland (Physics & Astronomy) have suggested that magnet-making bacteria may be used for building biological computers of the future. Choosy bees that buzz off to less affluent areas 09/05/12  Daily Mail Coverage in the Daily Mail of Dr Goddard’s research, which shows bees like unkempt gardens. It is one of the pieces of research which has fed in to the University’s Chelsea Flower Show garden. Chelsea Flower Show to focus on the effects of climate change this year 09/05/12  Metro The University’s exhibit at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, aligned with the 2012 theme “urban greening”, will demonstrate how to make an ecosystem-compatible garden through a few simple additions. Magnet-making bacteria tapped to increase hard drive capacity 09/05/12  Wired Coverage of the research led by Dr Staniland on technology website Wired. Magnetic bacteria to make PC! 09/05/12  Bangladesh Daily Star Further international coverage of the research led by Dr Staniland. Bactérias magnéticas podem ajudar a fabricar 'biocomputadores', dizem cientistas 09/05/12  BBC Brazil Coverage on the Brazilian BBC World Service website, which was syndicated to many Brazilian news websites. 打造生物電腦 有請磁性細菌 09/05/12  Yahoo Taiwan Taiwanese coverage of the research led by Dr Sarah Staniland. Magnetic Bacteria Could Build 'Bio-Computers' 08/05/12  Discovery Channel online Research by Dr Sarah Staniland, Dr Masayoshi Tanaka and Johanna Galloway (Physics and Astronomy) has shown that it could be possible in the future to use proteins from magnetic bacteria to build computer components. Coverage of the research on the news site of The Discovery Channel. Magnetic bacteria may help build future bio-computers 07/05/12  BBC news Magnet-making bacteria may be building biological computers of the future, researchers from the University of Leeds, led by Dr Sarah Staniland (Physics & Astronomy), have said. Two-thirds of commuters think UK roads are 'not safe enough for cycling' 05/05/12  Guardian A survey finds that just 10% use their bikes as their main form of transport, but 35% would switch to cycling if roads were less dangerous. Article cites on another study by the University of Leeds. Queen of the skies: High-flying Kate, 25, becomes one of Britain's youngest female airline pilots 05/05/12  Daily Mail Leeds Aviation Technology graduate Kate Moran has become one of Britain’s youngest female pilots aged 25. Comment: GM food saboteurs only destroy vital new knowledge 04/05/12  Guardian Prof Howard Atkinson (FBS) writes about the threats made to a GM crop trial run by Rothamsted Research. On your marks: University’s in the Olympic running 04/05/12  Yorkshire Evening Post Pupils from Brudenell Primary School joined Vice-Chancellor Michael Arthur on Tuesday on a pop-up athletics track outside Leeds University Union. Magnetic bacteria create a biological hard drive 03/05/12  New Scientist Research by Dr Sarah Staniland, Dr Masayoshi Tanaka and Johanna Galloway has shown that it could be possible in the future to use proteins from magentic bacteria to build computer components. Built to Last 03/05/12  Times Eureka New revolutionary materials are transforming the way our buildings look, feel and consume energy. The Encobrick, developed by Dr John Forth (Civil Engineering) and Dr Salah Zoorob (Nottingham University) and produced by spin-out Encos, is highlighted as one of the latest. Cut water use by pushing up the price, say peers 03/05/12  Daily Mail Further comment from Professor McDonald. Bills must rise to combat next water crisis, Lords warn 03/05/12  Independent Extensive comment from Professor McDonald on the lack of strategy for dealing with a third dry winter. Freeview homes face digital TV interference due to new mobile services 02/05/12  Guardian Nearly two million homes face disruption to their digital TV signal because of interference from new mobile services, with fears that a government help scheme to combat the problem will prove inadequate. Prof Sylvia Harvey (Communications Studies) comments. Blacks latest recruit will be music to the ears of clients 02/05/12  Yorkshire Post Leeds alumnus Peter Bott has bee recruited by law firm Blacks to ‘beef up’ the music, media and entertainment law team. His dissertation was in music copyright and online piracy. Tracsis chief who wants to see no delays with plans for acquisitions 02/05/12  Yorkshire Post An interview with University of Leeds spin-out Tracsis’ chief executive John Collingridge. Turner prize shortlist welcomes Nobson and Spartacus, via voting hell 02/05/12  Guardian University of Leeds PhD graduate Elizabeth Price has been nominated for the Turner Prize. She has been nominated on the strength of a current major exhibition at the prestigious Baltic Mills in Gateshead. Let commerce, not just inspiration, drive innovation 01/05/12  New Scientist Prof John Fisher writes that discovery-led research is not the only way to advance science; Sometimes it is better to solve existing problems to achieve greater impact. Let’s be positive in teaching our children about sex 30/04/12  i Third year English student, and Leeds Student Editor-elect, Lucy Snow writes about the need to teach children about sex. 15 tips to increase charitable giving in higher education 30/04/12  Guardian Adrian Salmon (Alumni & Development) took part in a Guardian Higher Education Network live chat. His contribution is summed up here. The Blagger's Guide To: Tony Harrison 29/04/12  Independent on Sunday The poet, playwright and Leeds alumnus Tony Harrison celebrates his 75th birthday tomorrow. Article about his life so far, including a less than polite poem to the Duchess of Cornwall. Arms protest: Students’ treaty flashmob 27/04/12  Yorkshire Evening Post Over 50 students took part in a flashmob outside Leeds University Union by ‘playing dead’ to campaign for an arms trade treaty. Is austerity the new norm? 27/04/12  Yorkshire Evening Post Prof Malcolm Sawyer (LUBS) discusses what lies ahead fro the British economy. No clear evidence that mobile phone radiation damages health 26/04/12  Guardian There is no clear evidence that radiation from mobile phones can damage public health, despite a surge in scientific studies, according to the largest review yet of published research. Prof Patricia McKinney (Medicine) comments. Tracsis’ results to beat forecasts 26/04/12  Yorkshire Post Shares in University of Leeds spin-out company Tracsis leapt as much as 23 per cent yesterday after the transport software group said annual results will beat City expectations. Independent schools reflect UK's ethnic mix, data shows 26/04/12  BBC news One in four pupils at independent schools in the UK is from a minority ethnic background, data suggests. The study led by Prof Phil Rees (Geography) into demographic changes is referenced. Obituary: Tony Coxon 26/04/12  Guardian Former University of Leeds sociology lecturer Tony Coxon has died aged 73. Imagens em 3D de tecidos podem auxiliar tratamento contra câncer 26/04/12  BBC Brazil Portugeuse coverage of the research by Drs Magee and Treanor. Cryosat mission's new views of polar ice 24/04/12  BBC news Europe's Cryosat mission is now watching the ebb and flow of Arctic sea ice with high precision. The radar spacecraft was launched in 2010 to monitor changes in the thickness and shape of polar ice. Prof Andrew Shepherd (Earth & Environment) is quoted. Antarctic researchers answer your questions – live ship-to-land Q&A 24/04/12  Guardian Dr Ian Brooks (Earth & Environment) took part in a live online discussion from onboard a British Antarctic Survey vessel in the Southern Ocean. Will the housing benefit cap cause the 'social cleansing' of London? 24/04/12  Guardian Dr Stuart Hodginson (Geography) provides insight into the changes to housing benefit which prompted Newham Council to look for housing options for its residents elsewhere in the UK. Nieuwe technologie geeft weefsel in 3D weer 24/04/12  ZDNet Dutch coverage of the research by Drs Magee and Treanor. 3D images of tissue may help spot and treat cancer 24/04/12  BBC news Dr Derek Magee (Computing) and Dr Darren Treanor (Medicine, LIMM) from the University of Leeds have created a technique to generate hi-resolution, colour 3D images of a piece of tissue. New technique uses virtual slides to view tissue in 3D 24/04/12  CNet Further coverage of the research led Dr Treanor. Virtual slides allow 3D study of cells 24/04/12  Wired Virtual slides that allow medical researchers to view tissue samples in 3D and from any angle could be used in future to develop new therapies or shed light on why conventional treatments are unsuccessful. Dr Darren Treanor (Medicine, LIMM) worked with Dr Derek Magee (Computing) to develop the system. A Peek Inside The Mind Of North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un 24/04/12  Business Insider Aidan Foster-Carter comments on the situation in North Korea under new leader Kim Jong Un. No Peace: Why Conflict Persists in Thailand’s Deep South 24/04/12  TIME Prof Duncan McCargo (POLIS) is quoted in this article about the Thai Government’s response to insurgency in Thailand. Susan still clings to Olympic hope 23/04/12  Yorkshire Evening Post Susan Partridge (Mechanical Engineering/ iMBE) talks about her hopes of qualifying for the women’s marathon at London 2012, in the London Marathon which was held yesterday. Region to host trial of drug to cut bouts of depression 23/04/12  Yorkshire Evening Post Print coverage of the trial being led in Leeds by Dr Tom Hughes into a new treatment for depression. Curviness of deep-sea streams tied to latitude 23/04/12  Earth Magazine A team led by Professor Jeff Peakall from the School of Earth and Environment shows that submarine channels are straighter at higher latitudes, a finding that challenges conventional wisdom. Is your child’s mobile giving them cancer? 22/04/12  Sunday Express An article on the evidence for and against the use of mobile phones by children. Prof Patricia McKinney seeks to reassure people that there is accumulating evidence against mobile phones causing brain tumours in adults, though currently little information on the risks to children. Earliest painting of transvestite is uncovered in British gallery 21/04/12  Daily Mail An 18th-century portrait sold in New York to a British gallery as a "woman in a feathered hat" turns out to actually portray a man dressed as a woman, becoming the earliest known painting of a transvestite. Prof Simon Burrows (History) comments on the sitter, Chevalier D'Eon. Earliest painting of transvestite is uncovered in British gallery 21/04/12  MSNBC An 18th-century portrait sold in New York to a British gallery as a "woman in a feathered hat" turns out to actually portray a man dressed as a woman, becoming the earliest known painting of a transvestite. Prof Simon Burrows (History) comments on the sitter, Chevalier D'Eon. Olympic city begins its golden countdown 20/04/12  Yorkshire Evening Post An article on the countdown to the Olympics featuring the unveiling of the Olympic Countdown Clock, which was designed and produced by Product Design students Toby Parmenter, Katharine Diamond and Robbie Cowan. City’s key player in UK visual art scene 20/04/12  Yorkshire Post Prof Roger Palmer (Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies) is interviewed by the Yorkshire Post. London 2012 Paralympics: Murderball's men of steel left me sweating and scared 20/04/12  The Telegraph More photos of the Canadian Wheelchair Rugby training to accompany the article which was sent as an attachment yesterday. In this week’s test event at the Olympic Park the Canadian team finished 3rd after losing to Team GB. Team GB finished 2nd to Australia. Video: Leeds University’s Parkinson tower - Reviving an icon 19/04/12  Yorkshire Evening Post A video to accompany the article in yesterday’s paper, from the scaffolding around the Parkinson Tower. Bradford scientists target the wrinkle 19/04/12  Guardian A blog about industry-focussed research at Bradford University’s Centre of Skin Sciences which mentions the similar collaboration Professor William Astbury had with a local hairdresser whilst at Leeds. Five sit down for lunch 19/04/12  Guardian Enid Blyton’s 70-year-old heroes had the perfect austerity diet. Dr Joan Ransley (Medicine, LIGHT) comments. Crash. Bang. Here comes Murderball 19/04/12  The Telegraph Jim White discovers first-hand that wheelchair rugby is not a sport for the faint-hearted media types. Based on his visit to the training camp of the Canadian team last Friday. Students ask whether philanthropy still exists in Leeds 19/04/12  Guardian Is there any truth in the old jokes and clichés about tight-fisted Tykes? Visit Leeds City Museum today to see what a group of young historians from Leeds University have found out. Search has begun for Burma’s lost Spitfires 18/04/12  Yorkshire Evening Post Further local coverage of the Spitfires discovered in Burma with the help of Dr Roger Clark (Earth & Environment). Reviving an icon 18/04/12  Yorkshire Post The iconic Parkinson Tower undergoes a facelift to restore it to its former glory. Yorkshire gears up to play a vital role 18/04/12  Yorkshire Post With 100 days until the Opening Ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games, the Yorkshire Post look at the involvement of Yorkshire. Great expectations as Gatsby comes back into the spotlight 18/04/12  Yorkshire Post F Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel of gilded youth and tragedy, The Great Gatsby, is set to dominate the arts scene. Sheena Hastings speaks to Dr Denis Flannery (English). De-coding the Turing family 18/04/12  Guardian Prof Barry Cooper (Mathematics) writes the first blog in a series to celebrate 100 years since the birth of Alan Turing. Carnival time marks 45 years in the city 17/04/12  Yorkshire Evening Post Organisers of the Leeds West Indian Carnival – started by a former University of Leeds student in 1967 – say they will be working with a limited budget this year after losing out on extra funding. The carnival, taking place on 27 August, will be themed around the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the Olympics. Pop down to the pub – and learn about synthetic biology 17/04/12  Yorkshire Evening Post Dr Bruce Turnbull (Chemistry) will be giving a talk to members of Leeds Skeptics in the Pub about synthetic biology on April 21. Guests are welcome to attend. Another three companies sign up to Getech’s oil project 17/04/12  Yorkshire Post University spin-out Getech says that three “major, well-known companies with international interests” has joined its Global Programmes strategic initiative. Plan bee is launched 17/04/12  Yorkshire Evening Post Mark Goddard and Prof Bill Kunin from the Faculty of Biological Sciences talk about the University’s involvement in a study examining how bees, hoverflies and other pollinating insects are affected by life in urban areas. Fracking causes quakes - but small ones 17/04/12  New Zealand Herald A UK study into hydraulic fracking has found the process caused small earthquakes near Blackpool last year, however it will not cause damaging tremors. Prof Quentin Fisher (Earth & Environment) comments. Boffins offer gardeners water conservation tips 16/04/12  Yorkshire Evening Post Experts from water@leeds show how to make the most of rainfall in a garden. Their advice will be incorporated in the design of the University’s entry in the 2012 RHS Chelsea Flower Show. It’s rugby…but not as you know it 16/04/12  Yorkshire Evening Post Further coverage of the Canadian Wheelchair Rugby team in the local press. Brutal appeal of Murderball will make it a Games winner 16/04/12  The Times Coverage of the Canadian Wheelchair Rugby team’s training session at the university. Portrait outs transvestite spy 16/04/12  The Sunday Times Professor Simon Burrows (School of History) comments on the story of the Chevalier d’Eon, an 18th century French diplomat and spy who disguised himself as a woman. Spitfires in Burma 'could be found' 16/04/12  Daily Mail British and Burmese authorities will work together to recover and repatriate 20 Spitfires buried in Burma at the end of the World War II. Dr Roger Clark (Earth & Environment) has been assisting in the search for the Spitfires for the last 15 years. Spitfires in Burma 'could be found' 16/04/12  Independent British and Burmese authorities will work together to recover and repatriate 20 Spitfires buried in Burma at the end of the World War II. Dr Roger Clark (Earth & Environment) has been assisting in the search for the Spitfires for the last 15 years. Spitfires in Burma 'could be found' 16/04/12  Guardian British and Burmese authorities will work together to recover and repatriate 20 Spitfires buried in Burma at the end of the World War II. Dr Roger Clark (Earth & Environment) has been assisting in the search for the Spitfires for the last 15 years. Spitfires in Burma 'could be found' 16/04/12  Sydney Morning Herald British and Burmese authorities will work together to recover and repatriate 20 Spitfires buried in Burma at the end of the World War II. Dr Roger Clark (Earth & Environment) has been assisting in the search for the Spitfires for the last 15 years. Spitfires in Burma 'could be found' 16/04/12  Sky News British and Burmese authorities will work together to recover and repatriate 20 Spitfires buried in Burma at the end of the World War II. Dr Roger Clark (Earth & Environment) has been assisting in the search for the Spitfires for the last 15 years. Rescued Spitfires may give boost to BAE staff battling for work 16/04/12  Yorkshire Post Twenty Spitfires hidden underground in Burma since the Second World War could soon be flying to the rescue of dozens of workers at an under-threat Yorkshire aircraft factory.