Nobel laureate marks Bragg centenary
Professor Dan Shechtman celebrated crystallography's profound impact on modern science in the Bragg Centenary Lecture 2013 - and explained how he overturned one of the discipline's key principles.
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New online course is enjoyed around the world
Pioneering online learners have praised a free course offered by the University of Leeds as part of its venture into MOOCs.
Celebrating successful bids in a training scheme for engineers and scientists
The University of Leeds has been successful in its bid to host two new training centres for PhD students, in plans announced today by Universities and Science Minister, David Willetts.
Unpicking the history of the fashion business
A major project looking at the history of the post-war fashion business is launched at the University of Leeds next month.
Leeds universities unite to win annual residential training event for city
The University of Leeds and Leeds Metropolitan University have successfully bid to bring one of Teach First's residential training events worth £5.5m to the city in 2014 and 2015.
Lord Young visits University
The Leeds Enterprise Centre has been showcased this week during a visit by Lord Young, adviser to the Prime Minister on small business and enterprise.
Tune in to road safety and turn your phone off
The University of Leeds hosted the Yorkshire launch of Road Safety Week, with drivers being urged to "tune in to road safety."
Leeds joins drive to encourage talented Indian students to come to UK
The University of Leeds is joining universities across the UK to promote a film to help talented Indian students better understand how to apply for a visa and study at world leading institutions.
Body's natural defence carries early warning system for recurring cancers
Scientists at Leeds have found that the immune system's behaviour can act as an early warning alarm that detects cancer recurrence, and this could offer a chance for pre-emptive treatment.
In it together: research reveals the joy of the crowd
Packed rush-hour trains or Oxford Street at Christmas are rarely much fun, but for some the experience of a packed crowd can be highly enjoyable, experts from the University of Leeds have found.