Exploring African food challenges Published 14 March 2024 Categories Research | Global Partners from across Africa gathered in Leeds for a week of research dedicated to tackling challenges in food systems and supply chains.
Cancer deaths plummet in middle aged people Published 14 March 2024 Categories Health | Science | Research Fewer middle-aged people are dying from cancer in the UK than at any point over the last 25 years, new research shows.
Leeds alum wins prestigious award in Saudi Arabia Published 14 March 2024 Categories Alumni Dr Manar Samman (MSc Bioscience 2010; Medicine 2015) has been recognised with a national award for her contribution to medical education and practice in Saudi Arabia.
Funding boost for space science project Published 11 March 2024 Categories Global | Science A pioneering radio astronomy project, introducing skills and expertise to countries across Sub-Saharan Africa, has received a funding boost to continue its transformational work.
Socially prescribed creative play boosts wellbeing Published 11 March 2024 Categories Health Socially prescribed creative play helps children and their parents develop new skills and promotes wellbeing, a new study has found.
Appointment of lay members of the University Council Published 11 March 2024 Categories University The University Council is seeking to appoint several high-calibre individuals with broad leadership qualities, who can add value to its work as the University’s governing body.
Celebrating Muslims in the North Published 8 March 2024 Categories Society & Politics Trailblazing contributions of Muslims living and working in the North of England are being celebrated in a new museum display, based on University of Leeds research.
Training park staff to increase women's safety Published 8 March 2024 Categories Society & Politics Parks staff and volunteers in West Yorkshire are being trained to intervene when they spot cases of discrimination, harassment or bullying in public spaces.
Israel and Gaza: a message of support for all in our community Published 8 March 2024 Categories Statements The University and Leeds University Union continue to express their support for all in our community who are being affected by the terrible ongoing situation in Israel and Gaza.
Nanosurgical tool could be key to cancer breakthrough Published 7 March 2024 Categories Science A nanosurgical tool - about 500 times thinner than a human hair - could give insights into cancer treatment resistance that no other technology has been able to do, according to a new study.
Government backs National Poetry Centre on Leeds campus Published 7 March 2024 Categories Arts & Culture The National Poetry Centre, which will be based on the University of Leeds campus and led by the Poet Laureate, has received significant funding from the Government.
Cleaner’s photos show campus through the seasons Published 4 March 2024 Categories University Photographs by a University cleaner that highlight the important work of the grounds and gardening team on campus have gone on show in a new exhibition.
Climate change disrupts seasonal flow of rivers Published 29 February 2024 Categories Environment Climate change is disrupting the seasonal flow of rivers in the far northern latitudes of America, Russia and Europe, posing a threat to water security and ecosystems, according to new research.
Boosting UK economy by £38 billion Published 28 February 2024 Categories Business & Economy Leading research-intensive universities, including Leeds, contribute almost £38 billion to the UK economy, analysis has revealed.
Investment to improve health outcomes Published 26 February 2024 Categories Business & Economy University of Leeds spinout adsilico has received an investment boost to scale up its ground-breaking work and accelerate life-saving benefits for patients.