Leeds achieves highest ranking since 2008
The University of Leeds has achieved its highest ranking since 2008 in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings.
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Building careers by overcoming barriers
Almost 500 women have benefitted from a University of Leeds-run project to boost the careers of Black, Asian and minority ethnic students.
Leeds rises in Times Good University Guide
The University of Leeds has moved up three places in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide following the recent success of moving up nine places, in the Guardian University Guide.
Leeds climbs nine places in Guardian University Guide
Leeds has risen nine places in the 2026 Guardian University Guide.
Leeds secures top 20 ranking in Daily Mail University Guide
The University of Leeds has risen seven places to 18th in the 2025 Daily Mail University Guide.
Corporate Games returns to Leeds
The University of Leeds hosted the UK Corporate Games for a second year in a row with more than 75 organisations taking part in a weekend of sporting action.
Shaping future creative voices
A graduate says the support she has received at University gave her the confidence to pursue her dream of becoming a multi-disciplinary filmmaker.
Graduate mothers become role models
A lifelong learner who was told she would never go to University has graduated – and says she is glad her path led her to higher education later in life.
Quartet receive Honorary Degrees
Sports stars Steph Houghton MBE and Jack Maitland are among those to have been recognised with honorary degrees by the University of Leeds.
Broadening career horizons
An architecture student says experience observing the development of the UK’s largest net zero laboratory building has broadened her horizons for her future career.