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Dr Shaunna Burke and her climbing team at the summit of Everest (left) and Dr Burke on the Everest climb (right). They wear large insulated orange suits and oxygen masks.

Summiting Everest with incurable cancer

Published
27 May 2026
Categories
Research
Global
Health

Leeds researcher Dr Shaunna Burke has become the first woman with stage four incurable cancer to summit Mount Everest, after reaching the peak at 3am on Saturday 23 May.

Professor David Sebag-Montefiore in front of a radiotherapy machine

Lifetime achievement award for top cancer specialist 

Published
27 May 2026
Categories
Research

A University of Leeds researcher whose work has improved the lives of thousands of cancer patients around the world has been presented with a prestigious lifetime achievement award. 

A large pile of waste with cows walking through it.

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.

Irish President returns to University of Leeds

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.

Frankie Dunn stands in an apron in from of the MasterChef logo

Leeds alum stars on MasterChef UK

Published
19 May 2026
Categories
Alumni

As Frankie Dunn moves into the semi-final 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.

Child discovering a textured ball at Be Curious.

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.

LITAC digieye colour digitizer

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.

A large group of students with the panel of business experts and programme leaders.

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.