Leeds champions set to shine at the Paralympic Games Published 23 August 2024 Categories Alumni Two Leeds alumni head to the Paris Paralympics as pre-race favourites for Team GB.
Will EEG be able to read your dreams? Published 22 August 2024 Categories Research One hundred years after the human brain’s electrical activity was first recorded, experts are celebrating the legacy of its discovery and sharing their predictions and priorities for its future.
Alumni organise Leeds celebration in Nigeria Published 21 August 2024 Categories Alumni Leeds alumni connected in Abuja, Nigeria, at a fully booked reunion event.
Early years graduates inspire next generation Published 15 August 2024 Categories University Graduates from the School of Education are inspiring the next generation of children and the future early years workforce.
Genetics behind colorectal cancer revealed in new study Published 14 August 2024 Categories Health | Research A new study identifies over 250 genes that play a part in the development of colorectal cancers.
University course lights up Amy's business Published 13 August 2024 Categories Working with business Handling large budgets and dealing with rock stars such as the Rolling Stones and Kings of Leon was all in a day's work for Amy Hogarth.
Lifelong friends build up life-saving business Published 13 August 2024 Categories Working with business Lifelong friends Jonathan Gilbert and Joe Lawrence have found the University of Leeds' Help to Grow management course hugely beneficial in developing a business that now turns over £2.2m a year.
Five moments to make Leeds proud at Paris 2024 Published 13 August 2024 Categories Alumni At the close of the Paris Olympics look back on five memorable moments for Leeds students and alumni at the Games.
Ancient volcanoes sound 'warning bell' over climate warming Published 12 August 2024 Categories Environment | Research Catastrophic volcanic eruptions that warmed the planet millions of years ago shed new light on how plants regulate climate and sound a warning about rising temperatures.
Recovery of rocks in Earth’s mantle could reveal secrets of planet’s history Published 9 August 2024 Categories Research Scientists from the University of Leeds have helped to recover the first long section of rocks that originated in the Earth’s mantle, the layer below the crust and the planet’s largest component.
Double delight for outstanding academics Published 8 August 2024 Categories University Outstanding contributions to learning and teaching have seen leading lights at the University of Leeds celebrate success in two major national award schemes.
Founding father of ground-breaking cancer treatment leaves a lasting legacy Published 7 August 2024 Categories Alumni Clinical pharmacologist Craig Jordan died in June 2024, but his research into targeted cancer treatment and his support for Leeds students continue to change lives today.
Emmerdale team helps University wood flourish Published 6 August 2024 Categories Environment Emmerdale cast and crew members have joined forces with the University of Leeds to ensure a vital ecological corridor continues to flourish.
Special educational needs and disabilities crisis revealed Published 6 August 2024 Categories Science | Health | Research and innovation The scale of the crisis facing many children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has been revealed in a new report.
AI bowel cancer test can tell whether patients need chemotherapy Published 1 August 2024 Categories Research and innovation | Health | Science A new artificial intelligence (AI) test to determine the risk of bowel cancers coming back could help patients avoid chemotherapy, according to new research led by the University of Leeds.