If you've ever wanted to take a look at what happens during an autopsy, this one's for you.
Whilst the event is clearly aimed at medical students, it's also open to the general public - so if you have a morbid fascination with cutting people open this is probably going to be well up your street.
The live post-mortem experience looks at what needs to be investigated to confirm how a person dies, moving on to dissection and examination of the head and neck, abdomen and thorax, before coming to a conclusion as to the cause of death.
Using "real anatomical specimens" from pigs, Internationally acclaimed anatomist Samuel Piri will lead the event, giving guests a glimpse into what really happens during a post-mortem.
He will guide his wider clinical team (and the audience) through the process, giving guests an up-close look at the complex human anatomy.
What's more, you'll even get the chance to have a go at the dissection of real specimens yourself.
The event description reads: "Samuel developed VIVIT - the world's only semi-synthetic human cadaver to train students anatomy in a contextualised format.
"We operate the only license in the UK permitting the use of real tissues in the teaching and training of human anatomy."
"Post-Mortem Live offers the chance to get hands on with real anatomical specimens of porcine origin contextualised into a simulated human body dissection.
"Using our state-of- the-art cadaver we'll take you quite literally into the bowels of the post mortem process where you'll have the chance to get hands on with real specimens, conduct real technical dissection and even ascertain the cause of death."
The tour will visit UK universities, and actually counts as four hours of accredited Continuing Professional Development (CPD) if you're a student doing a relevant degree.
Ticket prices vary, with Blue Light and NHS discounts available. These include entry, plus basic PPE, masks, hats, gloves, printed anatomy diagrams, literature packs, specimens and clinical consumables.
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Two Leeds motorways named in the UK’s top 10 ‘most challenging’
Two motorways in and around Leeds have been named the ‘most challenging’ in the UK.
As part of MoneySuperMarket’s new Great British Motorway Report, new research has found that one in three UK motorists find motorway driving ‘stressful’ – despite more than 70 billion miles being travelled on Britain’s motorways each year.
From delays and congestion to high traffic levels, there are a number of factors that can contribute to driver stress levels.
But are some motorways more challenging for drivers than others? According to the data, yes. And two of the top 10 worst motorways in the UK are in and around Leeds.
Three Manchester motorways have been named in the UK’s top 10 ‘most challenging’ / Credit: pxfuel
To find out which are the most challenging, MoneySuperMarket analysed everything from collision rates and roadworks, to lane closures and driver feedback in order to reveal the top 10.
Leeds is home to three of the UK’s top 10 most challenging motorways – the M62, and the M621.
The M60, M25, and the M11 ranked as the UK’s most challenging motorways, with lengthy delays and a high number of incidents affecting their scores.
“If you’re feeling anxious, allow extra time for your journey so you don’t feel pressured to rush or make last-minute decisions,” commented Alicia Hempsted at MoneySuperMarket.
“Plan your route in advance, including where you’ll stop for breaks, as regular rest stops can help you stay alert and reduce stress on longer trips, and if you’re travelling alone, consider sharing your route with someone you trust if it helps you feel more comfortable.”
Deliveroo to bring robot food deliveries to Leeds in major UK rollout
Clementine Hall
Deliveroo and Coco Robotics are set to bring robot deliveries to Leeds through a new strategic partnership.
Next time you order a takeaway...let's just say, it could look a little different.
In the new exclusive partnership, Deliveroo and Coco Robotics are launching in multiple locations, beginning with Canary Wharf in London this October, before launching here in Leeds as well as Milton Keynes, Stockton on Tees and Nottingham in the coming weeks and months.
The rollout marks Coco Robotic's entry into the UK, extending the company’s broader expansion across Europe.
While the majority of orders will continue to be fulfilled by Deliveroo’s rider network, Coco’s fully electric robots are suited to short-distances and navigating urban environments, offering additional flexibility to local businesses on Deliveroo’s platform.
The robots operate at walking place, meaning they're able to move safely through busy streets whilst carrying orders directly to customers.
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Miki Kuusi, CEO at Deliveroo and Head of DoorDash International: “London is where Deliveroo was born, so it feels fitting that we’re launching our first UK autonomous delivery service with Coco Robotics here before expanding our exclusive partnership to more towns and cities nationwide, building on our partnership in other geographies.
“We see huge potential in autonomous delivery and we are looking forward to working with Coco to bring more flexibility to our delivery network, helping local restaurants and shops meet increasing consumer demand. We firmly believe that robot and drone technology should benefit High Street businesses of all sizes, helping them remain competitive and meet consumers in new ways.”
Councillor Tom Hinchcliffe, Leeds City Council’s executive member for transport and planning, said: "Our council is determined to embrace the opportunities offered by emerging technology. This approach has already helped establish Leeds as a location for hosting and advising on robot delivery trials.
“Supporting innovation means attracting investment. That's why we are now pleased to be working with Coco Robotics regarding the city’s future involvement in the UK rollout of their partnership with Deliveroo.
“We look forward to exploring the benefits that the rollout can bring to Leeds and its residents.”
Georgina Pellant -
9th June 2021 
