Promoting growth in the North
A delegation of MPs has heard how Leeds and the West Yorkshire region are playing a crucial role in driving economic growth.
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Bringing Black stories to the fore
The University of Leeds is championing the use of Wikipedia to make education and history more accessible.
Landmark women's health study reaches 30
One of the UK’s largest scientific studies investigating the links between diet and cancer has reached its 30th anniversary, with celebrations from Leeds researchers who spearheaded the project.
Mount Everest record-breaker returns to campus
After conquering Everest for the 19th time, the world’s most successful expedition leader returned to campus to speak about life on top of the world.
Predicting and lengthening pacemaker battery life
Scientists have found a way to pick the best pacemaker for each patient, potentially making them last years longer.
Festival of languages to celebrate multilingual Leeds
Trying new languages, exploring creative activities and celebrating cultural diversity will be open to all as part of Leeds City of Languages.
'National emergency' over worsening SEND crisis
The special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system, already known to be in deep trouble, now faces ‘a worsening crisis’ which, say experts, puts the UK on the brink of a national emergency.
Expand Best Start with hubs in schools say experts
Schools should be used to create more of the Government’s Best Start hubs, says a new report.
Trillions of insects fly above us - weather radar reveals alarming declines
Scientists have made a breakthrough in monitoring insect populations across the UK using an unexpected tool: weather radar.
University alum becomes President of Ireland
A Leeds alum will be inaugurated as President of Ireland following the country’s election vote.