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Lou is pictured with a trolley of books in Leeds City Library

Leeds helps students overcome barriers

Published
7 October 2026
Categories
University

A Leeds librarian who left school at 13 with no qualifications has praised the 'transformative' impact of her University of Leeds degree.

A performer wearing a colourful carnival costume dances at Light Night Leeds 2025.

Illuminating ideas take over campus

Published
6 October 2026
Categories
Working with our region
Research
Arts & Culture

From galaxies far away to the growing forest at Gair Wood, research-inspired artworks and performances are taking over campus for Light Night Leeds.

The Parkinson building at the University of Leeds

Leeds moves up world rankings

Published
1 October 2026
Categories
University

The University of Leeds has continued its upward trajectory in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings.

Sheffield cityscape

Government urged to adopt CMI funding model

Published
28 September 2026
Categories
Society & Politics
News

A new report has called on the government to adopt Community Municipal Investments (CMIs) as part of its devolution strategy.

Ava and Swayam with their client Nick who is on his bike and Alex Sobel MP stood in a workshop in the School of Mechanical Engineering.

Students boost design skills with REMAP charity

Published
25 September 2026
Categories
Technology
Working with our region

Students undertook a partnership with a charity over the summer to design and manufacture bespoke equipment for disabled people.

The University of Leeds Parkinson building with Laidlaw library in the foreground of the photo.

Leeds strengthens position in Knowledge Exchange Framework

Published
23 September 2026
Categories
Research
University
Working with our region

Work to support local growth and regeneration across the region has strengthened the University of Leeds’ performance in the Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF).

Happy participants in a previous Starlight Hike

Starlight Hike comes to campus

Published
22 September 2026
Categories
Working with our region

Hundreds of people will gather at the University of Leeds next month as campus becomes the new home of Sue Ryder’s popular Starlight Hike fundraiser.

The Microlub team smile at the camera

Food ingredients spinout set for growth

Published
17 September 2026
Categories
Business & Economy

A food technology company that supports healthier eating is set to double its workforce and expand into new international markets following a £7.5 million investment boost.

Crew lowering a scientific instrument into the sea from a research ship.

Expedition examines carbon impact of bottom trawling

Published
17 September 2026
Categories
Environment
Research

Leeds researchers have played a key role in a pioneering study in the Irish Sea. It aims to address critical evidence gaps on the impact of bottom trawling on seabed carbon storage.