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Sofia Martinho delivers a taster session in Portuguese to secondary school pupils at Ossett Academy. A map appears in the background, and in the foreground Sofia smiles at two students.

Festival of languages to celebrate multilingual Leeds

Published
29 October 2025
Categories
Society & Politics
Arts & Culture

Trying new languages, exploring creative activities and celebrating cultural diversity will be open to all as part of Leeds City of Languages.

a teacher and child using sign language

'National emergency' over worsening SEND crisis

Published
28 October 2025
Categories
Society & Politics
Research

The special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system, already known to be in deep trouble, now faces ‘a worsening crisis’ which, say experts, puts the UK on the brink of a national emergency. 

Leeds University Business School with autumnal trees in the foreground.

Supporting entrepreneurs to thrive

Published
20 October 2025
Categories
Business & Economy

Entrepreneurs behind some of Yorkshire’s most promising early stage companies are receiving coaching and development support to help them grow.

A tiny house made of colourful blocks is surrounded by fairy lights, with a miniature street lamp, on a grassy floor.

Artworks for all ages illuminate campus

Published
15 October 2025
Categories
Research
Working with our region
Arts & Culture

Music, magic and mind-bending research are transforming the University of Leeds campus for its most ambitious contribution to Light Night yet.