University farm to halve carbon footprint for new research project Published 10 September 2025 Categories Research The University of Leeds farm is to become a pioneering research station to test and accelerate climate-smart agricultural methods.
Half of children on free school meals were not ready for school Published 8 September 2025 Categories Research Almost half of school pupils currently on free school meals will have started their formal education without the necessary skills to thrive, according to new research.
Inspiration for Caribbean students Published 28 August 2025 Categories University news | Global Students from the Caribbean have been inspired to pursue careers in research during a visit to Leeds to work with surgical robotics.
Star students at Mathematics School Published 27 August 2025 Categories Working with our region The first cohort of students to complete A-levels at Leeds Mathematics School is celebrating outstanding results.
Jack Maitland: the man behind the medals Published 22 August 2025 Categories Alumni After a successful running and triathlon career, Jack Maitland enjoyed a period of unprecedented success as Head Coach at Leeds Triathlon Centre, helping to transform athletes into medal winners.
Positive impact of supermarket junk food restrictions revealed Published 22 August 2025 Categories Research Legislation to restrict supermarket sales of foods high in fat, sugar or salt (HFSS) has led to a marked reduction in purchases, according to the first ever independent analysis.
Deforestation may cause over a third of heat-related deaths in tropical regions Published 22 August 2025 Categories News | Research Deforestation in tropical countries could contribute to increased deaths from heat exposure in nearby populations, new research has shown.
Bridging cultures through song Published 19 August 2025 Categories Arts & Culture A unique programme supported by the University of Leeds helped to launch a landmark performance by thousands of children in Bradford this summer.
Yorkshire test-bed for innovative business and community grants Published 19 August 2025 Categories Business & Economy | Working with our region Yorkshire companies will be offered help to “youth-proof” their businesses and harness neurodiversity in their workforce, under two of the awards made by an innovative grant project.
Global programme develops student skills Published 15 August 2025 Categories Global Students are building workplace-ready skills through a global programme focusing on live business projects in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Leeds secures top 20 ranking in Daily Mail University Guide Published 14 August 2025 Categories University The University of Leeds has risen seven places to 18th in the 2025 Daily Mail University Guide.
Corporate Games returns to Leeds Published 8 August 2025 Categories University The University of Leeds hosted the UK Corporate Games for a second year in a row with more than 75 organisations taking part in a weekend of sporting action.
Unique Global Health course launched Published 6 August 2025 Categories Health | Global Applications are open for a unique Masters which takes a multi-faceted look at global health – and gives students the opportunity to collaborate with the World Health Organization.
Saving the Dead Sea Published 5 August 2025 Categories Environment As the Dead Sea shrinks at an alarming pace, environmental experts from the Middle East and UK are calling on regional policymakers to take urgent action.
Global networks advance wildlife research Published 4 August 2025 Categories Global Kenyan students have demonstrated how Artificial Intelligence can enhance the study of endangered animals.