Spotlight

Spotlight

Read about our transformational research and collaborations that are helping tackle global challenges and advancing knowledge to create a better future.

2023

2022

2021

2020

  • The University focuses research on coronavirus

    Across the University – from arts and humanities to fundamental science and engineering – teams are developing new ideas and redirecting existing research to help the world cope with the pandemic.

    The image shows a woman wearing a mask sitting at a computer
  • Tracking the flow of plastic pollution

    Researchers have been involved in a major study to model the stocks and flows of plastic waste around the world. Despite the enormous scale of the problem, they say there are achievable solutions.

    Research reveals a picture of global waste systems overwhelmed by the volume of plastic waste now being generated.
  • Creating a step change in innovation and entrepreneurship

    We explore how our involvement in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Programme is propelling Leeds onto the international stage.

    Aerial view of Leeds City Region
  • Annual Review 2018-19

    We reflect on key achievements of our University year and pay tribute to the hard work of our students and staff.

    Aerial view of the Parkinson building

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