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Leeds academic publishes 'remarkable' new book reimagining world in which young Darwin developed theory of evolution
The School of Philosophy, Religion, and History of Science celebrated the publication of a new historical study by Dr Jonathan Topham.
When the Leeds Art Experiment Went Punk
No Machos or Pop Stars is a new book by University of Leeds alumni Gavin Butt which charts the role of art schools within the vibrant post-punk music scene in Leeds in the late 1970s.
Listening to music helped people cope with Covid-19 lockdown, study finds
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.
'Unheard' communities call for 'win-win' solutions to tackle cost of living crisis and climate change
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.
Frederic Forster's Mourning Warehouse and what to wear to mourn a Queen
The death of Queen Victoria and the need to wear mourning dress meant a booming trade for Leeds’ high street.