Working together for the region
The University of Leeds has launched a new initiative aimed at strengthening partnerships and tackling key regional challenges across Yorkshire.
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Two Leeds alumni behind Tucci in Italy
Using talents honed at Leeds, two alumni produced Stanley Tucci’s latest series in Italy. They explain the joys and challenges of life on set, and what it’s like to work with Hollywood royalty.
Engineering student turns industry experience into national research recognition
An engineering student has revealed how the confidence, skills and ambition developed during a year in industry inspired him to speak at a national research conference.
How primitive plants evolved to survive Earth’s most catastrophic extinction event
Earth responded to its most severe past warming event by evolving a new and bizarre type of photosynthesis that allowed a group of primitive plants to survive.
Polyester dye spinout secures industry partner
University of Leeds spinout SwitchDye has secured investment to scale-up its greener polyester dye technology.
Twenty-year plan to restore nature and support fell farming
Work to restore heathland, meadows, woodland, peatlands and rivers in the uplands of South Cumbria has begun in earnest thanks to a new project supported by Defra’s Landscape Recovery Scheme.
Poetry that spans borders
Poets from the UK and China have joined forces for an international festival of poetry and translation.
Strengthening partnerships across the Atlantic
The University of Leeds has strengthened its research collaboration with Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.
Robots inspire future engineers
A group of Brownies have been inspired to consider careers in engineering after visiting campus to discover robotics, 3D printing labs, and carnival costumes – and earn their Inventors badge.
New public route unveiled at Gair Wood
A new public footpath has been unveiled at Gair Wood that links up with the ever-popular Meanwood Valley Trail and Leeds Country Way.