Olivia Strong: A £7 million idea
A challenge between friends went on to raise over £7 million for NHS Charities Together during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Alumni News
Yorkshire Sculpture International's summer programme
Work by the University’s Gatenby Fellow in Contemporary Art has been selected for Yorkshire Sculpture International's summer programme, which starts this weekend.
Rise in forest clearance increasing greenhouse gases
Forest clearance in Southeast Asia is accelerating and leading to unprecedented increases in carbon emissions.
Next University Secretary announced
The University has appointed Jennifer Sewel as its next Secretary.
Northern Gritstone announces leadership team
Northern Gritstone, a new investment company founded by the Universities of Leeds, Manchester and Sheffield, has appointed Lord Jim O’Neill as Non-Executive Chairman and Duncan Johnson as CEO.
Developing new techniques to build biomaterials
Scientists at the University of Leeds have developed an approach that could help in the design of a new generation of synthetic biomaterials made from proteins.
New treatment options for deadliest of cancers
A new way to target a mutant protein which can cause the deadliest of cancers in humans has been uncovered by scientists at Leeds.
Global network transforming tropical forest research
A huge global network of researchers is working together to take the pulse of our global tropical forests.
Learn about climate in the Middle Ages at ‘Medieval Glastonbury’
Europe’s largest medieval studies conference is back for 2021 – and this year’s event focuses on "climates".
Securing decent living standards for all while cutting energy use
Fundamental changes in our economies are required to secure decent living standards for all in the struggle against climate breakdown, according to new research.