Tackling India’s waste crisis Published 20 May 2026 Categories Global International research partnerships are driving progress towards cleaner cities, healthier communities and stronger environmental policies in India.
Leeds welcomes back Irish President Published 20 May 2026 Categories University Irish President Catherine Connolly returned to the University of Leeds for the first time since she graduated, as part of her first official visit to England.
Leeds alum stars on MasterChef UK Published 19 May 2026 Categories Alumni As Frankie Dunn moves into the knockout stage of MasterChef UK, we learn about her love of cooking, cooking for housemates during her student days, and her experience on the reality TV show.
Moorland burning exposes millions to unsafe air pollution Published 19 May 2026 Categories Research Managed burning on moorland in the UK led to millions of people being exposed to unsafe levels of fine particulate pollution, according to research led by the University of Leeds and the RSPB.
Curious families discover Leeds research Published 14 May 2026 Categories Working with our region The University is hosting its free flagship family event Be Curious – when the campus opens its doors and welcomes in children from across the region.
Collaboration in action Published 13 May 2026 Categories Global A PhD student says attending the Beijing International Forum of Colour and Vision Science has reaffirmed her belief that researchers and the industry are working together to answer pressing questions.
Student entrepreneurs pitch to experts Published 11 May 2026 Categories Working with business | Business & Economy Students' business ideas - ranging from an AI powered personal stylist to a smarter nutrition app - have been dissected by industry experts.
Leeds named University of the Year Published 8 May 2026 Categories University Leeds has been named University of the Year at the Education North Awards, which celebrate excellence, innovation and impact across higher and further education in the North of England.
Class still determines who makes a career in TV Published 8 May 2026 Categories Research | Arts & Culture Class inequality in the TV industry is not just about getting a foot in the door, but about who can afford to stay and progress, according to University of Leeds research.
Sharing cultural perspectives Published 7 May 2026 Categories Global Theatre students from Leeds and Cyprus who collaborated online to restage a Greek tragedy found that sharing cultural perspectives helped them to make the most of the experience.
Working together for the region Published 1 May 2026 Categories Working with our region | University The University of Leeds has launched a new initiative aimed at strengthening partnerships and tackling key regional challenges across Yorkshire.
Two Leeds alumni behind Tucci in Italy Published 29 April 2026 Categories Alumni Using talents honed at Leeds, two alumni produced Stanley Tucci’s latest series in Italy. They explain the joys and challenges of life on set, and what it’s like to work with Hollywood royalty.
Engineering student turns industry experience into national research recognition Published 24 April 2026 Categories News | Working with business An engineering student has revealed how the confidence, skills and ambition developed during a year in industry inspired him to speak at a national research conference.
How primitive plants evolved to survive Earth’s most catastrophic extinction event Published 21 April 2026 Categories Research Earth responded to its most severe past warming event by evolving a new and bizarre type of photosynthesis that allowed a group of primitive plants to survive.
Polyester dye spinout secures industry partner Published 20 April 2026 Categories Business & Economy University of Leeds spinout SwitchDye has secured investment to scale-up its greener polyester dye technology.