Born in Bradford pioneers system-wide solution to school readiness crisis
New data from the Child of the North initiative shows stark inequalities in the number of children who have the skills needed to thrive in school.
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Leeds rises in QS Sustainability Rankings
Leeds has achieved its highest ever position in the QS Sustainability Rankings.
Reducing the risks of wildlife corridors
Efforts to join up isolated plant and animal habitats across the world should also protect against unintentionally harming them, new research shows.
Engineers tackle disability barriers
A Leeds alum helped bring together the University and a UK charity to create bespoke solutions for disabled people.
Purple plaque for trailblazing entrepreneur
A purple plaque has been unveiled at the University of Leeds for the first time after a researcher won a prestigious UK Women in Innovation award.
Children’s dental health still very poor despite interventions
Children's access to NHS dentists and rates of tooth decay remain very poor despite improvements from national Government interventions, oral health experts say.
The driving force
Leeds alum Andrew Macaulay is the technical genius behind a competition which has brought a fresh dimension to the world of professional golf.
Deforestation linked to tropical temperature rises, online map shows
Deforestation is leading to temperature increases of up to 5°C in some tropical regions, according to data revealed in a new interactive map created by researchers at the University of Leeds.
Research-based dye makes polyester greener
Scientists have unlocked a way to dye polyester using 90% fewer chemicals and 40% less water.
Leeds students quiz Attorney General
The Government’s chief legal advisor joined University of Leeds students for a special Q&A on key legal issues.