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William Buckland, Geological Cross-Section, 1836

The School of Philosophy, Religion, and History of Science celebrated the publication of a new historical study by Dr Jonathan Topham.  

View of someone wearing headphones from behind.
Picture via Unsplash/Kelvin Lutan

Listening to music helped people to feel connected and gave them a sense of normality during the isolation of the first Covid-19 lockdown, research has found. 

A central heating thermostat console being held.
Picture free to use via Unsplash/Arthur Lambillotte

People from disadvantaged and minority communities don’t feel heard by politicians – and need urgent help to deal with the cost of living crisis, research has found. 

Lower Briggate, Leeds, in 1880, featuring Frederic Forster's Leeds Mourning Warehouse, left, and a black bodice with long sleeves on a mannequin. 
Lower Briggate picture credit: Leeds Museums and Galleries

The death of Queen Victoria and the need to wear mourning dress meant a booming trade for Leeds’ high street.  

Close-up of ancient manuscript stone on display in Michael Sadler Building

One of the longest surviving inscriptions from Ancient Britain is being unveiled to the public for the first time ever after decades in storage.