Supporting world-leading research
The University of Leeds has joined a national consortium that aims to ensure the UK retains its place as a centre for world-leading research.
Events News
Why chocolate feels so good? It's down to lubrication
Scientists have decoded the physical process that takes place in the mouth when chocolate is eaten, as it changes from a solid into a smooth emulsion that many people find totally irresistible.
LEEDS 2023 kicks off with spectacular show featuring Poet Laureate
Poet Laureate and Professor of Poetry, Simon Armitage has urged Leeds to 'wake up' to its creative potential in a song penned for the city's festival of culture.
AI to monitor changes to globally important glacier
Scientists have developed AI to track the development of crevasses - or fractures - on the Thwaites Glacier ice tongue in west Antarctica.
Ambitious global plans for European partnership
A major European research partnership is to expand its collaborative projects to help tackle pressing global issues.
New Year Honours at the University of Leeds
Members of the University of Leeds community are among those recognised in the New Year Honours.
Honorary degree for long-serving University Secretary
Former University of Leeds Secretary Roger Gair has been given an honorary degree in recognition of 41 years of exceptional service.
Vice-Chancellor’s latest blog
Professor Simone Buitendijk’s latest blog consider how faith in life, and in our individual and collective strength, can help in uncertain and difficult times.
Impressive results with long COVID pacing trial
A pacing rehabilitation programme that helps people with long COVID reduce their symptoms and increase activity levels has shown “impressive” results, say scientists.
UK needs to use phosphorus sustainably
Phosphorus use in the UK needs to be better managed and used in a much more sustainable way to reduce river pollution and increase resilience over rising fertiliser prices, say researchers.