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Alumni share their views of solar eclipse

Published
28 August 2026
Categories
Alumni

Eyes turned to the skies across Europe for the solar eclipse in August. From campus to Spain, alumni share their photos of the special event.

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Shaping global climate education

Published
20 August 2026
Categories
Global

A new children’s book is bringing indigenous knowledge to the heart of global climate education – while preserving a threatened language.

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Collaborating to support fellow students

Published
20 August 2026
Categories
Global

Students in Leeds and Washington have collaborated remotely to develop an interactive product which helps learners focus on their studies.

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Recognising research professionals

Published
19 August 2026
Categories
University

Research professionals provide specialist expertise that enables university research to be developed, delivered and translated into impact, yet their contribution is not always fully recognised.

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Clubbing boosts wellbeing for women in midlife

Published
19 August 2026
Categories
Research
Arts & Culture

More than nine in ten women over 40 who attend clubbing events report wellbeing benefits, a survey by University of Leeds researchers has found.

A cross-sectional image of muscle showing how L-BAIBA alters muscle fibres to make them more resistant to fatigue

Muscle-boosting molecule released during exercise

Published
17 August 2026
Categories
Health

Scientists have found that a key molecule released during exercise strengthens muscles, improves exercise performance and could be a therapeutic treatment for muscle damage caused by type 2 diabetes.

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Teaching excellence at Leeds

Published
6 August 2026
Categories
University

Two University of Leeds teams that boost employability for global students have received one of the highest honours for teaching and learning in UK higher education.

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Leeds partners with Grant Thornton UK

Published
5 August 2026
Categories
Business & Economy
Working with business

Students will combine academic excellence with paid work experience as part of a new degree programme in partnership with Grant Thornton UK.

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Alum recognised for improving oral cancer detection

Published
4 August 2026
Categories
Alumni

Senthilmani Rajendran (MSc Health Informatics 2025) has been named a national finalist in the Science & Sustainability category of the British Council Study UK Alumni Awards in Malaysia.