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Understanding Earth’s past temperatures

Published
9 July 2026
Categories
Global
Environment
Research

The Earth’s temperature has been much cooler in the past than previously thought, meaning it could be moving towards the warmest it’s ever been.

A figure stands by the lake in Roundhay Park in Leeds. The lake is reflecting the bright blue sky.

Park users call for increased safety and better access

Published
9 July 2026
Categories
Working with our region

Most park users in Leeds and Bradford visit at least once a week and are satisfied with their facilities, but many avoid green spaces after dark or when they are overcrowded according to a new study.

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Leeds improves again in National Student Survey

Published
8 July 2026
Categories
University

The University of Leeds has made significant progress across all areas in the 2026 National Student Survey (NSS), building on the positive movement seen last year.

Ben Pickering stands holding the camera he has built to enhance weather forecasting from local weather stations.

Spark awards forecast great futures

Published
7 July 2026
Categories
Business & Economy

A meteorologist aiming to make weather forecasting more accurate is one of three winners of an inaugural prize at the University of Leeds.

A group of four reenactors dressed in armour walk towards the camera in a row, on Beech Grove Plaza at the University of Leeds.

Campus opens up for hands-on history

Published
6 July 2026
Categories
Research
University

A living window into the Middle Ages opens this week at the University of Leeds, as Making Leeds Medieval returns with a day of historical spectacle.

Tom Pyle (left) shakes hands with Simon Armitage (right)

Tom Pyle wins Brotherton Poetry Prize

Published
30 June 2026
Categories
University
Arts & Culture

An English teacher based in Zagreb, Croatia has won the Brotherton Poetry Prize, out of the highest number of entries in the prize’s history.

Close-up view of a small child wearing a light blue shirt, using both hands to touch and tap on a tablet device with a reflective screen

Avoid intentional screen time for under-twos

Published
27 June 2026
Categories
Health
Research

Using screens during the first 1001 days of life can lead to developmental concerns for the next generation, researchers warn.