Liver function discovery could lead to better cardiovascular disease treatments Published 21 October 2024 Categories Science | Health | Research A new discovery about how the liver flushes cholesterol from the body could lead to more effective treatments for cardiovascular disease – the leading cause of death worldwide.
Can earthworms adapt to climate change? Published 18 October 2024 Categories Environment | Research Researchers are to investigate whether the humble earthworm is being threatened by climate change and flooding here in the UK.
Sculpture celebrates remarkable women Published 15 October 2024 Categories Working with our region A sculpture has been unveiled that celebrates the lives of inspirational women who have contributed to the city of Leeds.
Astronaut touches down in Leeds Published 11 October 2024 Categories Alumni Leeds alum Matthias Maurer spent 175 days on the International Space Station in 2022. He returned to Leeds to meet staff, students and alumni, and for an exclusive Leeds Alumni Voices event.
Student insight influences recruitment decisions Published 11 October 2024 Categories Business & Economy | Working with business Insight from business students at Leeds is influencing government recruitment policy for neurodivergent applicants.
Unleashing potential and driving equality Published 10 October 2024 Categories University Industry and academia should increasingly work in partnership to foster a spirit of entrepreneurialism and unleash potential, a leading STEM expert at the University of Leeds has urged.
Toolkit launched to help spot vulnerable people at risk of ‘cuckooing’ Published 10 October 2024 Categories Society & Politics | Research A new toolkit has been issued to police, local authorities and third sector organisations across the UK to help them identify and support vulnerable people who are at risk of ‘cuckooing’.
Leeds moves up world university rankings Published 9 October 2024 Categories University The University of Leeds is ranked 123rd in the new Times Higher Education World University Rankings, moving up six places from last year and securing its highest position for more than a decade.
New school starters not ready for learning Published 4 October 2024 Categories Society & Politics | Health | Research A third of children starting reception class in England are not ready for school, with long term consequences, new research has shown.
Blue plaque highlights anti-slavery history of Leeds Published 2 October 2024 Categories University | Arts & Culture | Research Campaigners who were at the forefront of the global movement to abolish slavery, including Wilson Armistead, are being honoured at the University of Leeds.
Dazzling displays return to brighten campus Published 27 September 2024 Categories Arts & Culture | University Light Night celebrates its 20th anniversary this year with the University presenting its most exciting programme yet from 24-25 October.
Multilingual gossip in Elizabethan London Published 25 September 2024 Categories Arts & Culture | Research Stranger churches in early modern London had ‘eyes everywhere’ to hear, spread and dispel gossip in multiple languages, according to new research.
Corporate Games chooses Leeds for a second year Published 24 September 2024 Categories University The University of Leeds has been chosen to host the 2025 UK Corporate Games - the first time that the event will be hosted by the same city in consecutive years.
Reducing cancer inequalities for Black people Published 23 September 2024 Categories Alumni Sigourney Bonner (Human Physiology 2014) is driving change for Black people, who are under-represented in cancer research and over-represented in cancer mortality.
Graduate start-ups boost Leeds’ business engagement Published 20 September 2024 Categories University Helping graduates start their own businesses and upskilling partner companies has boosted Leeds’ placing in this year’s Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF).