There are times when we need to pay particular attention to our health when we’re not feeling well.
Where to go for help is something that you might not have had to manage on your own before, the health system in the UK might be new to you.
An international research programme is predicting real-life scenarios to help policymakers futureproof agriculture.
How can a country in sub-Saharan Africa make sure its agriculture adapts to climate change, reduces greenhouse gas emissions and still increases production in a way that improves the diet and nutrition of its population?
Answering such a complex question is no simple matter — but a four-year, £9m, international…
I personally wish I could outsource my exercise but the thought of getting strong enough to pummel my younger brother (yes, he’s freakishly strong) into submission keeps me going. Although life at university is rather hectic, there are ways you can keep fit without your wallet taking a hit.
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Research in African wetlands is revealing crucial data that could help save lives — and it all starts with the humble puddle.
Mosquitoes need water and warmth to breed. They also carry malaria, a disease that kills over 400,000 people each year — 90 percent of them in sub-Saharan Africa.
Over the last twenty years, anti-malaria initiatives such as distributing bed nets treated with insecticide, spraying insecticide inside houses and destroying mosquito…
When Kate left school she wasn’t interested in university, she wanted to travel. But after witnessing environmental issues in the places she visited, she was inspired to return to education.
At the start of my school career I experienced some trauma which caused me to neglect my studies — I lost interest in education and my grades reflected that.
As my time at school came to an end I never seriously considered going to university — and in fact returning…
Could farmed insects be a good source of protein for smallholder farmers in Africa, as well as making diets more varied and nutritious?
Professor Caroline Orfila has been working with partners at several African universities to explore whether community insect farming schemes could be started in Malawi and Zambia, with the aim of increasing protein consumption, particularly amongst children.
It’s not as strange as it may sound: both Malawi and Zambia have a…
Second year journalism student Katie Ahearn shares her tips for giving your feed an upgrade when you arrive in Leeds.
Summer is over and the academic year is beginning. Gone are the days of your holiday Instagram feed, and suddenly oversaturating is not enough to give your photos the pop…
Link to Leeds ambassador Youssef Ramadan shares his tips on the essentials you need in your first few weeks at university.
The new academic year is rapidly approaching, and after a summer without any revision, homework, or test preparation in any form (finally!), you’re now ready to start packing for…
BSc Sports and Exercise Sciences student Bethan Partridge explores the NHS’ recommendations for staying happy and healthy.
Looking after yourself will help you make the most of your time at Leeds. …
BSc Sports and Exercise Sciences student Bethan Partridge shares her tips for making friends at university.
Starting university can be extremely challenging. There is the pressure of meeting new people and developing friendships, the transition from school to university, the move to a big city and living with people you’ve…
