Poet Laureate marks death of Queen Elizabeth II Published 15 September 2022 Categories Arts & Culture Simon Armitage, Professor of Poetry at Leeds' School of English, has written a poem to mark the death of Queen Elizabeth II, in his role as Poet Laureate.
New Deans for Global Development Published 14 September 2022 Categories Global Two new Deans have been appointed to drive forward the University’s global vision.
Queen Elizabeth II Published 9 September 2022 Categories University It is with immense sadness that the University of Leeds has learnt of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
New method to assess health of ozone layer Published 26 August 2022 Categories Health | Science | Environment Researchers have developed a new method for assessing the impact of ozone-depleting chemicals released into the atmosphere.
First cohort of graduates on PwC degree apprenticeship Published 26 August 2022 Categories Business & Economy The first PwC apprentices to complete a technology degree apprenticeship at the University have graduated, with 31 out of the 34-strong class being awarded a first-class honours degree.
Leeds mathematician elected to distinguished fellowship Published 25 August 2022 Categories Technology | Science A Leeds professor has been awarded a prestigious fellowship to investigate one of the most complex areas of maths in astrophysics.
Shark impact on fishing communities Published 24 August 2022 Categories Science | Environment People who make a living fishing off the coral reefs around the Maldives say their daily income is down by almost a quarter due to sharks stealing their catch.
Helping patients manage long COVID at home Published 24 August 2022 Categories Health | Coronavirus A test to help patients manage long COVID at home has been developed.
Understanding why deadly brain cancer comes back Published 22 August 2022 Categories Health The deadliest form of brain cancer returns because tumours adapt to treatment by recruiting help from nearby healthy tissue, say researchers who are trying to find a cure for the disease.
Eurovision: One Leeds graduate’s road to success in the song contest Published 22 August 2022 Categories Alumni TV and digital broadcast producer Joe Mason discusses his part in turning around the UK’s fortunes in Eurovision.
Ilkley Literature Festival programme announced with Leeds as partner Published 18 August 2022 Categories University | Arts & Culture The University is an official partner of Ilkley Literature Festival, which launches its 2022 programme today.
Major Leeds art prize showcases graduate talent Published 17 August 2022 Categories Arts & Culture | University This year’s FUAM Graduate Art Prize highlights thought-provoking work on gender and digital identity.
Sam Dickinson: the race to Commonwealth gold Published 12 August 2022 Categories Alumni Sam Dickinson (Sports Science and Physiology 2019) returns from the Commonwealth Games 2022 with a gold medal from the triathlon mixed relay.
Female vegetarians at greater risk of hip fracture Published 11 August 2022 Categories Research | Science | Health A study of more than 26,000 middle-aged UK women reveals those with a vegetarian diet had a 33% higher risk of hip fracture compared to regular meat-eaters.