Leeds triathlon legend retires Published 26 November 2024 Categories Alumni Double Olympic triathlon champion Alistair Brownlee MBE (Sports Science and Physiology 2009, Hon LLD 2013), widely considered the greatest triathlete of all time, has retired from the sport.
Awards showcase research impact Published 22 November 2024 Categories Research University of Leeds researchers and support teams who strive to make a meaningful difference in the world have been recognised for their exceptional contributions.
Students meet Bank of England Deputy Governor Published 22 November 2024 Categories Working with business The Bank of England's Deputy Governor has delivered a speech to University of Leeds students outlining how the UK economy has developed over the past 12 months.
Celebrating multilingual Leeds Published 21 November 2024 Categories Working with our region | Global | Arts & Culture Hundreds of people have tried a new language for the first time as part of Leeds Language Week, a University-led initiative to celebrate the city’s linguistic diversity.
Project to aid Ukraine’s recovery Published 20 November 2024 Categories Research | Global A new project is under way to radically transform the rebuilding of post-conflict Ukraine – aimed at both accelerating its recovery and helping to ensure that its reconstruction is more eco-friendly.
Protecting the vulnerable Congo Basin Published 18 November 2024 Categories Environment | Research | Global A project to protect the world’s second largest area of tropical rainforest has received £9.1m from the Government.
Inspiring young scientists through mentorship Published 15 November 2024 Categories University University of Leeds students and academics are breaking down barriers to careers in plant science thanks to the power of mentorship.
Supporting the next generation of researchers Published 14 November 2024 Categories Working with our region Yorkshire is to play an expanded role in training the researchers of the future, following a significant government investment.
Helping shape the future of TV broadcasting Published 12 November 2024 Categories Arts & Culture | Research As new research finds the shift towards online TV viewing could exclude some viewers, Professor Catherine Johnson joins government efforts to scrutinise the future of linear broadcasting.
Climate change threatens rare temperate rainforests Published 12 November 2024 Categories Research Up to two thirds of the world’s temperate rainforests could fall victim to climate change by the year 2100 according to a new study by researchers at the University of Leeds.
Supporting female farmers in Africa Published 11 November 2024 Categories Global A team of women have taken on a cycling challenge across Kenya to support female farmers.
Humans have already caused 1.5 °C of long-term global warming according to new estimates Published 11 November 2024 Categories Research | Environment Humans may have already caused 1.5 °C of global warming when measured from a time genuinely before the industrial revolution and the start of large-scale carbon emissions, according to new research.
Gut health signals could transform arthritis treatment Published 8 November 2024 Categories Health | Research Changes in the gut microbiome before rheumatoid arthritis is developed could provide a window of opportunity for preventative treatments, new research suggests.
Public wants UK to prepare and protect against effects of climate change Published 8 November 2024 Categories Environment | Research Over three quarters of people believe climate change is a serious threat to the United Kingdom according to the results of a representative survey by researchers at the University of Leeds.
Trial participants with facial prostheses have portraits painted Published 7 November 2024 Categories Health | Research Patients who wear facial prostheses after treatment for head and neck cancer have had their portraits painted to illustrate the physical and psychological impact of living with a facial difference.