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Fighting an inoperable brain tumour

Published
16 June 2025
Categories
Alumni

Since her brain cancer diagnosis in January 2023, Mel Crossland has raised awareness and funds for groundbreaking research and a transformative MRI scanner at Leeds.

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University community recognised in Birthday Honours

Published
16 June 2025
Categories
University

A leading road safety researcher and a sports ambassador who helped turn Leeds into a global centre for triathlon are among those recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours.

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Global challenges tackled together

Published
11 June 2025
Categories
Global

Students have been tackling global issues without even leaving Leeds – thanks to international collaboration modules with Nagoya University in Japan.

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Alan Yentob: remembering a creative giant

Published
11 June 2025
Categories
News

After showing a passion for drama at Leeds, television executive and presenter Alan Yentob went on to change the course of broadcasting over nearly six decades at the BBC.

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Hi-tech healthcare in Leeds

Published
5 June 2025
Categories
Working with our region
Health

Leeds plays a crucial role in driving improved patient care through hi-tech advancements, according to Health Secretary Wes Streeting.

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Boosting academic evidence in policymaking

Published
4 June 2025
Categories
Research
Society & Politics

A national engagement project co-led by the University of Leeds is ramping up efforts to support and improve public policymaking.

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Finding Ivy: A life worthy of life

Published
2 June 2025
Categories
Research

Victims of a Nazi-led killing programme that targeted people with disabilities will be recognised in a new exhibition.