Alum makes Forbes entrepreneur list Published 1 May 2024 Categories Business & Economy The founder of a social enterprise that helps disadvantaged people back into work has been recognised in a list of Europe’s top young entrepreneurs.
Study reveals mystery of decaying planetary orbits Published 29 April 2024 Categories Science | Research A new study has uncovered a mechanism that could solve a long-standing mystery about decaying planetary orbits around stars like our Sun.
Boosting children’s mental health Published 26 April 2024 Categories Health A new plan for Government to boost children’s mental health through the education system is released today.
Get inspired at Be Curious 2024 Published 26 April 2024 Categories Working with our region | University Be Curious, the annual University of Leeds family open day, is back for 2024.
Research inspires beer based on ancient recipe Published 25 April 2024 Categories Working with business | Arts & Culture | Research Northern Monk Brew Co. and a historian at the University of Leeds have collaborated to brew Mhór, a beer inspired by a 5,000-year-old recipe made in Northern England.
Pupils become knife crime ambassadors Published 24 April 2024 Categories Working with our region Campaigner Sarah Lloyd, whose 17 year-old son died after being brutally stabbed, has shared the devastating impact of his death with local schoolchildren in an anti-knife crime initiative.
European partnerships tackle global challenges Published 23 April 2024 Categories Research | University Higher education providers across Europe are joining forces to tackle global challenges.
Uncovering a CS Lewis poem in Special Collections Published 22 April 2024 Categories Arts & Culture | Research A forgotten poem by Chronicles of Narnia author CS Lewis reveals details of friendships between fantasy writers and medievalists at the University of Leeds.
Directing the stars: Alum film director on latest release Published 17 April 2024 Categories News Writer and director Brook Driver wrote his first full feature screen play during third year at Leeds. In April 2024, his debut film Swede Caroline was released in cinemas across the UK.
Care home staff and residents need ‘family’ bonds to thrive Published 16 April 2024 Categories Science | Health | Research Care home residents receive much better care when they enjoy ‘family’ bonds with staff – but staff must be empowered to create these bonds, new research has found.
Collaborating with Indigenous communities on climate science Published 12 April 2024 Categories Environment | Research New research into climate change will focus on the lived experience of Indigenous communities in the Arctic.
Scientists inspire the next generation Published 10 April 2024 Categories Working with our region School pupils have been inspired by world-renowned scientists as they learned about the latest innovations in molecular biology at The Astbury Conversation.
Obese and overweight children at risk of iron deficiency Published 10 April 2024 Categories Health | Research Children and young people who are overweight or obese are at significantly higher risk of iron deficiency, according to a study by nutritional scientists at the University of Leeds.
Alum improves HIV and AIDS outlook in Nigeria Published 8 April 2024 Categories News | Research Public health expert Chikaodili Mary-Kate Deng (MPH 2009) has been recognised with a Study UK Alumni Award for her contribution to care systems for HIV and AIDS in Nigeria.
Assessing the impact of sweeteners on appetite Published 29 March 2024 Categories Science | Health | Research Replacing sugar with artificial and natural sweeteners in foods does not make people hungrier – and also helps to reduce blood sugar levels, a significant new study has found.