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Food ingredients spinout set for growth

Published
17 September 2026
Categories
Business & Economy

A food technology company that supports healthier eating is set to double its workforce and expand into new international markets following a £7.5 million investment boost.

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Expedition examines carbon impact of bottom trawling

Published
17 September 2026
Categories
Environment
Research

Leeds researchers have played a key role in a pioneering study in the Irish Sea. It aims to address critical evidence gaps on the impact of bottom trawling on seabed carbon storage.

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Ofsted praises University degree apprenticeships

Published
15 September 2026
Categories
Working with our region

Ofsted inspectors have praised the University of Leeds for producing high-quality apprentices, with many of them achieving distinction grades.

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AI researchers enhance healthcare

Published
7 September 2026
Categories
Working with our region

Two PhD researchers have helped GPs and urgent care centres drive better engagement with patients.

Renita Bharatsingh showcasing her project with a surgical robotics to the High Commissioner of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Professor Kevin Morris and Angela St.Denis and a hybrid online audience.

High Praise for Caribbean Robotics Programme

Published
7 September 2026
Categories
Global
Research
Health
Science

A Caribbean-led programme developing the region’s next generation of surgical robotics and healthcare AI researchers has completed its largest programme to date at the University of Leeds.

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Welcoming pupils onto campus

Published
2 September 2026
Categories
Working with our region

Children from across Leeds stepped onto campus to experience university life and earn a 'Degree in a Day', as part of a programme with Leeds City Council’s Healthy Holidays scheme.

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Alumni share their views of solar eclipse

Published
28 August 2026
Categories
Alumni

Eyes turned to the skies across Europe for the solar eclipse in August. From campus to Spain, alumni share their photos of the special event.

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Shaping global climate education

Published
20 August 2026
Categories
Global

A new children’s book is bringing indigenous knowledge to the heart of global climate education – while preserving a threatened language.