Israel and Gaza: a message of support for all in our community Published 8 March 2024 Categories Statements The University and Leeds University Union continue to express their support for all in our community who are being affected by the terrible ongoing situation in Israel and Gaza.
Nanosurgical tool could be key to cancer breakthrough Published 7 March 2024 Categories Science A nanosurgical tool - about 500 times thinner than a human hair - could give insights into cancer treatment resistance that no other technology has been able to do, according to a new study.
Government backs National Poetry Centre on Leeds campus Published 7 March 2024 Categories Arts & Culture The National Poetry Centre, which will be based on the University of Leeds campus and led by the Poet Laureate, has received significant funding from the Government.
Cleaner’s photos show campus through the seasons Published 4 March 2024 Categories University Photographs by a University cleaner that highlight the important work of the grounds and gardening team on campus have gone on show in a new exhibition.
Climate change disrupts seasonal flow of rivers Published 29 February 2024 Categories Environment Climate change is disrupting the seasonal flow of rivers in the far northern latitudes of America, Russia and Europe, posing a threat to water security and ecosystems, according to new research.
Boosting UK economy by £38 billion Published 28 February 2024 Categories Business & Economy Leading research-intensive universities, including Leeds, contribute almost £38 billion to the UK economy, analysis has revealed.
Investment to improve health outcomes Published 26 February 2024 Categories Business & Economy University of Leeds spinout adsilico has received an investment boost to scale up its ground-breaking work and accelerate life-saving benefits for patients.
Off the deep end: Atlantic rowing record smashed by Leeds alum Published 23 February 2024 Categories Alumni When Hatty Carder was asked to organise a rowing team to race across the Atlantic, she never imagined stepping into the boat herself – let alone setting a new world record.
Journalism students go on air in former Channel 4 set Published 22 February 2024 Categories Working with business | Working with our region | Arts & Culture Leeds journalism students are using a cutting-edge studio inherited from Channel 4 for the first time, showcasing their work in front of key members of the broadcaster's team.
Side effects of wide scale forestation could reduce carbon removal Published 22 February 2024 Categories Environment The side effects of large-scale forestation initiatives could reduce the CO2 removal benefits by up to a third.
Groundbreaking proton beam therapy cancer trial opens Published 21 February 2024 Categories Science | Health | Research A cancer treatment that is currently available to only a limited number of UK patients is to be tested in a clinical trial to see if it causes fewer long-term side effects than standard radiotherapy.
Creative approach to maths wins DARE Art Prize Published 20 February 2024 Categories Arts & Culture Keisha Thompson has been awarded this year’s DARE Art Prize for taking an innovative, playful look at mathematics to make the subject less intimidating.
Leeds alum and quiltmaker dresses the entrance to pioneering exhibition Published 20 February 2024 Categories Alumni A new large-scale textile artwork for Parkinson Court created by artist, quiltmaker and Leeds alum Tiegan Handley (Fine Art 2023) provides the perfect gateway to the Contested Bodies exhibition.
Heart attack significantly increases risk of other health conditions Published 16 February 2024 Categories Science | Health Having a heart attack significantly increases the risk of developing other serious long-term health conditions, a major new study shows.
Preserving the Passion: Northern Ballet’s Romeo and Juliet Published 13 February 2024 Categories Arts & Culture Ahead of Northern Ballet’s revival of Romeo and Juliet, an exhibition at the University of Leeds brings together archival photos, drawings, costumes and props to tell the story of the hit production.