Creating a net zero journey from farm to fork Published 6 July 2022 Categories Working with business | Environment A novel research network aims move the country’s agri-food industry closer to net zero emissions, enabling the UK to meet its 2050 emissions target.
Honorary Degrees 2022 Published 5 July 2022 Categories University After a pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, honorary degree ceremonies are returning to University of Leeds to celebrate the success of key figures in the worlds of law, art, science and more.
Unchecked emissions could double heat-related child mortality Published 5 July 2022 Categories Global | Health | Environment If carbon emissions are limited to slow temperature rise, as many as 6,000 child deaths could be prevented in Africa each year, according to new estimates.
Celebrating the medieval congress' return to campus Published 4 July 2022 Categories Working with our region | Arts & Culture The International Medieval Congress (IMC), the largest conference of its kind in Europe, gives scholars and medievalists from across the globe a platform to share all elements of the Middle Ages.
Summer concert series celebrates School of Music alumni Published 1 July 2022 Categories Arts & Culture The University of Leeds International Concert Series returns to campus for the Summer Festival.
UK can halve its energy demand by 2050 Published 30 June 2022 Categories Science | Environment | Research New research shows that the UK can dramatically reduce its energy demand to meet net zero emissions targets by 2050 without negatively impacting quality of life.
The women engineers making their profession more sustainable Published 24 June 2022 Categories Society & Politics | Technology | Research A leading researcher at Leeds has been named as one of the most influential women in engineering.
Building globally sustainable food systems Published 23 June 2022 Categories Environment | Global | Research Fellows from six African countries this week joined colleagues at Leeds to strengthen networks and build research and leadership skills, helping to bring sustainable change in African food systems.
Can robotics help us achieve sustainable development? Published 23 June 2022 Categories Technology | Global An international team of scientists, led by the University of Leeds, have assessed how robotics and autonomous systems might facilitate or impede the delivery of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Toyin wins award for her work in engineering Published 21 June 2022 Categories Alumni Toyin Jegede is a trailblazer who has been named an "Engineering Hero" by Nigeria's professional women engineers association.
Raising the ‘Curtain’ on new campus sculpture Published 20 June 2022 Categories University | Arts & Culture World-renowned Spanish sculptor Juanjo Novella will officially launch his sculpture ‘Curtain’ at the University of Leeds this week.
Leeds expert joins Government bird flu task force Published 20 June 2022 Categories Health | Science A Government task force set up to find new ways to contain outbreaks of bird flu will feature expertise from the University.
Heart surgery backlog requires urgent action Published 17 June 2022 Categories Science | Health | Research Urgent action is needed to clear the backlog of people with a common heart condition waiting for life-saving treatment, according to new research.
Research recognition for Leeds academics Published 15 June 2022 Categories Science | University Two Leeds researchers have received prestigious fellowships aimed at tackling major global challenges.
Taking UK airborne research to new heights Published 15 June 2022 Categories Technology | Environment The UK’s flying laboratory will remain at the forefront of environmental research following a significant investment by the UK Government.