Cycling project praised by South African government
A project supported by the University of Leeds since 2016 has helped 10,000 youngsters in South Africa to learn vital cycle skills.
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Post-Covid school attendance crisis hitting disadvantaged children hardest
School attendance across England still hasn’t recovered for many children since the pandemic - and the gap between rich and poor pupils is growing, experts warn.
Accents at work: share your story
UK workers are being asked to share their experiences of how their accents influence life at work, in an anonymous survey as part of University of Leeds research.
University’s textile heritage honoured
One of the UK’s most prestigious educational honours has been awarded to the University of Leeds for 150 years of textile research.
North Sea partnership drives sustainability
A partnership between UK and Norwegian universities is building a more sustainable future for the North Sea.
Training empowers park staff to tackle harassment
Hundreds of park staff and volunteers across the UK have been trained in how to spot, safely challenge, and prevent harassment or behaviour which could stop women feeling safe in public places.
Born in Bradford pioneers system-wide solution to school readiness crisis
New data from the Child of the North initiative shows stark inequalities in the number of children who have the skills needed to thrive in school.
Leeds rises in QS Sustainability Rankings
Leeds has achieved its highest ever position in the QS Sustainability Rankings.
Reducing the risks of wildlife corridors
Efforts to join up isolated plant and animal habitats across the world should also protect against unintentionally harming them, new research shows.
Engineers tackle disability barriers
A Leeds alum helped bring together the University and a UK charity to create bespoke solutions for disabled people.