Busy bees at work
A team of researchers including Leeds' Professor Bill Kunin will be working in Headingley and Meanwood for the next two years, looking at how bees and other pollinating insects respond to urban areas.
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Heavy metal hardens battle
The French may have had a better chance at the Battle of Agincourt had they not been weighed down by heavy body armour, say researchers.
Forests absorb one-third of global fossil fuel emissions
The world's established forests remove 8.8bn tonnes of CO2 per year from the atmosphere - equivalent to nearly a third of annual fossil fuel emissions - according to new research published in Science.
Businesses failing to exploit low carbon options
A new business survey shows that even the leading businesses will fail to exploit many of the low carbon options open to them and that radical business transformation is unlikely before 2020.
Award-winning musician among those honoured by the University
Award-winning singer-songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae is among those being honoured by the University of Leeds today.
Japan's secrets of success revealed
Three high-flying engineering students from the University of Leeds are getting a privileged insight into the secrets of Japan's manufacturing success.
QES: strong overseas markets highlights the need for more exporters
Overseas markets continue to present opportunities for exporters and manufacturers are outperforming services according the latest regional economic survey.
Universities and colleges to increase their spending on access to £600 million a year
Official statement on fees and financial support for 2012 entry.
University of Leeds and Pears Foundation partner to create new lecturer / senior lecturer post in Israel & Middle East Studies
Pears Foundation is investing £150,000 in a partnership with the University of Leeds to create a new post for a lecturer / senior lecturer in Israel and Middle East Studies.
More support for end-of-life care
The University of Leeds together with St. Gemma's Hospice has appointed a new chair in Palliative Medicine.
