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Innovative, pioneering, influential – Leeds honours excellence
Archbishop of York John Sentamu, Sir Stuart Rose, and BBC World Affairs Editor John Simpson are amongst the famous names being honoured this year with honorary degrees from the University of Leeds.
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Excessive internet use is linked to depression
People who spend a lot of time browsing the net are more likely to show depressive symptoms, according to the first large-scale study of its kind in the West by University of Leeds psychologists.
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Prestigious Bragg archive comes to Leeds
Melvyn Bragg has presented his literary archive to the University of Leeds, where he has been Chancellor for eleven years.
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Hospital scanner could curb nuclear waste threat
Medical equipment used for diagnosis of patients with heart disease and cancer could be a key weapon in stopping nuclear waste seeping into the environment, according to new research.
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Breakthrough heart scanner will allow earlier diagnosis
An innovative cardiac scanner being developed at the University of Leeds will dramatically improve the process of diagnosing heart conditions.
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Reporter — the University newsletter
Reach for Excellence hailed a success
The first evaluation of the Reach for Excellence (RfE) scheme has reported excellent results.
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Bright Beginnings gets ready to shine
The new Bright Beginnings Childcare Centre is set to open in April this year, providing improved and enlarged childcare facilities for University staff and students.
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Music rings out from rocks
Rock music with a difference will soon ring out across the Lake District.
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European recognition for Leeds terahertz expertise
Research into terahertz technology at the University of Leeds has received a major boost with a €2.5 million European grant.
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Press statements
Statement on UCU ballot
"We share the concerns of our staff about the potential effects of public expenditure cuts on the University and indeed across higher education, and understand people are worried about their future."
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Petition to the Visitor
We believe UCU’s appeal to be wholly misconceived and will be mounting a robust defence. Its timing – in the middle of arbitration talks through ACAS – is deplorable.
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Anjem Choudary
The University of Leeds is committed to promoting and positively encouraging free debate and enquiry.
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Acas meeting
Talks between the University and UCU were held today (11 January), under the auspices of the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas).
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