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A group of school pupils gather on campus for EduCOP 2026

Climate curiosity on campus

Published
26 March 2026
Categories
Working with our region

The University of Leeds has opened its doors to 90 schoolchildren for a mock climate change conference, delivered through engaging games and activities.

Stuart Galbraith stood in front of a gig listings poster for 1983 to 1984 in the University Refectory

From The Refectory to Live8

Published
25 March 2026
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Alumni

Former LUU Ents Secretary Stuart Galbraith helped put on shows like The Clash, Simple Minds and U2 at Leeds in the 1980s. It was the grounding he needed to become a legend of the live music industry.

Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire with the 19 Mayor's Challenge finalists.

Tackling health inequalities across West Yorkshire

Published
18 March 2026
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Working with business
Working with our region

A business founded by a University of Leeds alum has won £100,000 of funding to commercialise its wearable health technology.

Tracy Brabin Mayor of West Yorkshire with a large group of delegates.

Supporting West Yorkshire on the international stage

Published
18 March 2026
Categories
Working with our region
Global

A delegation from the University of Leeds has supported the Mayor of West Yorkshire on an international trade mission to Switzerland and Germany.

Andrew Fowler speaking to Mark Sewards, MP.

Unlocking regional growth

Published
10 March 2026
Categories
Working with business
Working with our region

A Leeds MP heard how the University of Leeds is playing a crucial role in driving regional economic growth.

Nikita Dumitriuc and Dragos Popa stood in front of a brick wall.

Funding boost for student learning

Published
5 March 2026
Categories
University
Business & Economy

A University of Leeds alum has secured £260,000 funding to propel their AI study assistant business.