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A tiny house made of colourful blocks is surrounded by fairy lights, with a miniature street lamp, on a grassy floor.

Artworks for all ages illuminate campus

Published
15 October 2025
Categories
Research
Working with our region
Arts & Culture

Music, magic and mind-bending research are transforming the University of Leeds campus for its most ambitious contribution to Light Night yet.

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‘New reality’ as world reaches first climate tipping point

Published
13 October 2025
Categories
Global
Environment
Research

Researchers in Leeds have joined experts from across the world in warning that Earth is reaching the first of many climate tipping points that will cause catastrophic harm without urgent action.

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Leeds achieves highest ranking since 2008

Published
9 October 2025
Categories
University

The University of Leeds has achieved its highest ranking since 2008 in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings.

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Children needing NHS mental health care rises by 11% in a year

Published
7 October 2025
Categories
Science
Society & Politics
Research

The number of children and young people accessing NHS-funded mental health services has increased by nearly 80,000 in the past year, sparking renewed concern over a system already under strain. 

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Building careers by overcoming barriers

Published
6 October 2025
Categories
University

Almost 500 women have benefitted from a University of Leeds-run project to boost the careers of Black, Asian and minority ethnic students.