Driving innovation in the north
Startup businesses from across the north took part in a global pitching competition, held at the University of Leeds for the first time.
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Language students facing uneven access to universities
Language courses are shrinking at universities that require grades below AAB at A-level, causing ‘cold spots’ to grow for disadvantaged students.
Opportunities unlocked through language learning
A student who began learning Portuguese as a complete beginner has won an award recognising his outstanding achievements by writing poetry.
Leeds and Georgia strengthen ties
The University of Leeds and University of Georgia, Athens (UGA) have signed a long-term agreement to deepen collaboration in a range of areas including medicine and health.
Five things for alumni to look out for at Light Night Leeds
Alumni can return to campus to enjoy research-inspired artworks and performances for Light Night Leeds.
Leeds helps students overcome barriers
A Leeds librarian who left school at 13 with no qualifications has praised the 'transformative' impact of her University of Leeds degree.
Leeds strengthens position in Knowledge Exchange Framework
Work to support local growth and regeneration across the region has strengthened the University of Leeds’ performance in the Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF).
Illuminating ideas take over campus
From galaxies far away to the growing forest at Gair Wood, research-inspired artworks and performances are taking over campus for Light Night Leeds.
Leeds moves up world rankings
The University of Leeds has continued its upward trajectory in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings.
Major trial examines no-sugar sweetened soft drinks
The University of Leeds has collaborated on a major new trial examining non-nutritive sweeteners (NNS) in soft drinks.