Festival celebrates city's linguistic and cultural diversity
From Korean hip-hop to Mongolian music and Spanish flamenco, Leeds City of Languages celebrates the world's languages and cultures.
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Movie-starring dinosaurs originated in Europe, study finds
A bizarre group of fish-eating dinosaurs that featured in Jurassic Park 3 originated in Europe, a new study has found.
Facing climate risks together
The Minister for Climate Transition has called for more joined-up thinking between businesses, researchers, landowners and government to address climate risks.
Using the arts to bring communities together
An idea sparked in Leeds lecture halls has developed into an organisation which supports refugees and asylum seekers and brings local communities together.
Laughter as medicine: NHS psychiatrist and award-winning comedian returns to Leeds
Ahead of a special event, best-selling author, stand-up and consultant psychiatrist Benji Waterhouse shares the realities of working in psychiatric care, and using comedy to lighten the load.
University to lead £6.5m financial innovation programme
The University of Leeds is leading a new £6.5 million programme that brings together financial institutions, researchers and technology providers.
Driving innovation in the north
Startup businesses from across the north took part in a global pitching competition, held at the University of Leeds for the first time.
Language students facing uneven access to universities
Language courses are shrinking at universities that require grades below AAB at A-level, causing ‘cold spots’ to grow for disadvantaged students.
Opportunities unlocked through language learning
A student who began learning Portuguese as a complete beginner has won an award recognising his outstanding achievements by writing poetry.
Leeds and Georgia strengthen ties
The University of Leeds and University of Georgia, Athens (UGA) have signed a long-term agreement to deepen collaboration in a range of areas including medicine and health.