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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.

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New inductee into Leeds Pride List

Published
23 June 2026
Categories
Alumni

Loïc Chave has been named the 26th member of the Leeds Pride List, which celebrates LGBTQ+ individuals and allies from the University community making a positive impact in the pride space.

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New joint school launched in China

Published
23 June 2026
Categories
Global

The University of Leeds and the University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB) have announced the creation of a new joint school.

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City of Maths adds up for female students

Published
22 June 2026
Categories
Working with our region

Girls from schools across the North have been inspired to study mathematics as Leeds marks its status as City of Maths. 

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Families invited to get creative on campus

Published
19 June 2026
Categories
Arts & Culture

Families can dive into a day of art, music, theatre and making at the University of Leeds’ brand-new cultural open day, ‘play up’.

Members of the Leeds Anchor Network mark the Vision Zero pledge with a mascot owl.

Supporting active travel in Leeds

Published
18 June 2026
Categories
Environment
Working with our region

Leeds Anchor Network has launched a new active travel map on Clean Air Day (18 June) to encourage bike travel and wellbeing across the city and up to Otley.

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Leeds strengthens global top 100 position

Published
18 June 2026
Categories
Global

The University of Leeds has risen nine places to 77th in the latest QS World University Rankings, strengthening its position among the world’s top 100 universities.

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Protecting insurance in a changing climate

Published
16 June 2026
Categories
Environment
Research
Business & Economy

An early warning system that detects increasing levels of climate impacts is being developed by academics, insurance industry partners and the Met Office.