University awarded Bronze Race Equality Charter
The University of Leeds has achieved a Bronze Race Equality Charter award from Advance HE, recognising the depth and integrity to understand and commit to address racial inequalities.
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Partnership boost for volunteers
The University has joined forces with over 30 local organisations to develop an online course for volunteers – which is now available absolutely free.
Tropical forests generate rainfall worth billions
Tropical forests help to generate vast amounts of rainfall each year, adding weight to arguments for protecting them as water and climate pressures increase, say researchers.
Award-winning apprentices
An engineering firm apprentice who won an accolade for his outstanding contributions says the experience of his apprenticeship has “influenced almost all aspects of working life”.
Clean water to reduce preventable deaths
Researchers from the University of Leeds are helping to strengthen sanitation systems across sub‑Saharan Africa and South Asia.
Students quiz AI business expert
Students have received top tips on building a career in Artificial Intelligence and machine learning from a leading Google executive.
Brain tumour survivor Dominic Matteo praises ‘life-saving’ care in Leeds
Leeds United football legend Dominic Matteo has paid tribute to the ‘life-saving’ team of clinical researchers treating him for brain cancer.
Farming for the future
Ambitious plans to reduce the environmental impacts of farming and increase food security have been revealed as part of a collaboration between the University of Leeds and McCain Foods.
Access to trees and greenspaces in English cities far behind other nations
Access to trees and greenspaces is consistently low across English cities according to a new study led by the University.
Poet Laureate marks cancer research progress
Professor of Poetry Simon Armitage has penned a new poem for World Cancer Day, inspired by Yorkshire patients and the researchers working to improve outcomes.