Poetry that spans borders
Poets from the UK and China have joined forces for an international festival of poetry and translation.
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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.
Everest mission for Leeds researcher with incurable cancer
A Leeds researcher is aiming to become the first woman with incurable cancer to summit Mount Everest.
Inclusive schools see fewer young people drop out and become 'NEET'
More inclusive secondary schools see fewer students dropping out of education and becoming “NEET”, according to new research from Leeds academics.
Lakes forming next to Greenland’s melting ice sheet are speeding up glacier flow
A growing network of meltwater lakes at the edge of the Greenland ice sheet is accelerating the flow of major glaciers, potentially increasing the pace of global sea‑level rise.
Thawing permafrost accelerates greenhouse gas release
Permafrost thawing may allow greenhouse gases to escape at a much higher rate than previously thought, and this could further accelerate climate change.
Climate curiosity on campus
The University of Leeds has opened its doors to 90 schoolchildren for a mock climate change conference, delivered through engaging games and activities.
From The Refectory to Live8
Former LUU Ents Secretary Stuart Galbraith helped put on shows like The Clash, Simple Minds and U2 at Leeds in the 1980s. It was the grounding he needed to become a legend of the live music industry.