Welcoming pupils onto campus Published 2 September 2026 Categories Working with our region Children from across Leeds stepped onto campus to experience university life and earn a 'Degree in a Day', as part of a programme with Leeds City Council’s Healthy Holidays scheme.
Alumni share their views of solar eclipse Published 28 August 2026 Categories Alumni Eyes turned to the skies across Europe for the solar eclipse in August. From campus to Spain, alumni share their photos of the special event.
Landmark trial offers new treatment option for early-stage rectal cancer Published 24 August 2026 Categories Health | Research Cancer patients have avoided the need for major surgery and a permanent colostomy bag after taking part in a major international trial co-led by the Universities of Leeds and Birmingham.
Shaping global climate education Published 20 August 2026 Categories Global A new children’s book is bringing indigenous knowledge to the heart of global climate education – while preserving a threatened language.
Collaborating to support fellow students Published 20 August 2026 Categories Global Students in Leeds and Washington have collaborated remotely to develop an interactive product which helps learners focus on their studies.
Recognising research professionals Published 19 August 2026 Categories University Research professionals provide specialist expertise that enables university research to be developed, delivered and translated into impact, yet their contribution is not always fully recognised.
Clubbing boosts wellbeing for women in midlife Published 19 August 2026 Categories Research | Arts & Culture More than nine in ten women over 40 who attend clubbing events report wellbeing benefits, a survey by University of Leeds researchers has found.
Muscle-boosting molecule released during exercise Published 17 August 2026 Categories Health Scientists have found that a key molecule released during exercise strengthens muscles, improves exercise performance and could be a therapeutic treatment for muscle damage caused by type 2 diabetes.
Teaching excellence at Leeds Published 6 August 2026 Categories University Two University of Leeds teams that boost employability for global students have received one of the highest honours for teaching and learning in UK higher education.
Leeds partners with Grant Thornton UK Published 5 August 2026 Categories Business & Economy | Working with business Students will combine academic excellence with paid work experience as part of a new degree programme in partnership with Grant Thornton UK.
Alum recognised for improving oral cancer detection Published 4 August 2026 Categories Alumni Senthilmani Rajendran (MSc Health Informatics 2025) has been named a national finalist in the Science & Sustainability category of the British Council Study UK Alumni Awards in Malaysia.
Dialect detectives search for original study participants Published 3 August 2026 Categories Research | Arts & Culture Linguistics experts are searching for folk from Norwich who took part in a seminal study in 1968, to learn about how their accents have changed since childhood.
Ensuring science delivers for future generations Published 31 July 2026 Categories Science | University Providing balanced, future-focused policy advice is a key motivation for the Government’s Chief Scientific Adviser at the newly established Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Technology.
Tree cover is key to cooling cities Published 30 July 2026 Categories Research | Environment Trees in urban areas are highly effective in reducing harmful heat exposure and improving outdoor comfort in cities, according to a new study.
MP praises students' creativity in University - REMAP partnership Published 28 July 2026 Categories University Students who worked with a charity to create equipment for disabled people have shared their experiences with Leeds MP Alex Sobel.