Future entrepreneurs pitch to the experts
Students' entrepreneurial ideas ranging from toppling dominoes to sustainable fashion solutions have been come under scrutiny from business experts.
Be Curious News
Satellites observe glacier committing “ice piracy”
A glacier in Antarctica is committing “ice piracy” – stealing ice from a neighbour – in a phenomenon that has never been observed in such a short time frame, say scientists.
Fostering collaboration between academia and policing
The University of Leeds, partnered with the University of York, has been chosen by the National Police Chief’s Council to host one of nine national Policing Academic Centres of Excellence.
Sparking curious minds
Enquiring young minds are set to be inspired at the University of Leeds’ flagship family event, Be Curious.
International partnerships tackle fire risks
Researchers in the UK and Indonesia are working together to help communities fight the health and environmental impact of peatland fires.
Cutting greenhouse gases will reduce number of deaths from poor air quality
Up to 250,000 deaths from poor air quality could be prevented annually in central and western Europe by 2050 if greenhouse gas emissions are drastically reduced, say researchers.
New immunotherapy trial for older colon cancer patients
Elderly colon cancer patients are being given the chance to access a clinical trial led by the University of Leeds that could transform future practice.
Community garden born from collaboration
An eyesore plot of land has been transformed into a thriving community garden thanks to the power of collaboration.
Leeds alumni named in Forbes 30 Under 30
Three Leeds alumni have been recognised in the prestigious Forbes 30 under 30 Europe list in 2025.
Researcher with incurable cancer takes on Everest Marathon
A cancer and exercise researcher at the University of Leeds is set to run the Everest Marathon in May, just over a year on from her incurable breast cancer diagnosis.