Learning lessons from history
People with physical disabilities and mental health problems still face challenges to live their lives free from discrimination.
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Andrew Hartle: Fighting with Pride
After being dismissed from the Royal Air Force (RAF) during the British military’s ban on LGBTQ+ service members, Professor Andrew Hartle advocates for others dealing with the fallout.
Air pollution a 'serious public health threat'
A leading Leeds researcher who played an important role in Britain’s response to the pandemic has collaborated on a major new report highlighting growing evidence of health risks from air pollution.
Leeds ranked 86th in QS World University Rankings
The University of Leeds has retained its position in the top 100 of world-leading universities for the 8th successive year, ranking 86th out of a total of more than 8,400 institutions worldwide.
Scientists find three years left of remaining carbon budget for 1.5°C
The central estimate of the remaining carbon budget for 1.5°C is 130 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide and will be exhausted in a little more than three years at current levels of emissions.
'Upstart Crow' - who insulted Shakespeare, and why?
New research has cast fresh doubt on the origins of one of the most famous insults aimed at William Shakespeare, pointing the finger at a friend of the Bard.
Methane project receives first post-Brexit Horizon grant
A €2.5m grant has been awarded to Professor Jan Selby by the European Research Council (ERC), the University’s first since the UK rejoined the EU’s Horizon research scheme post-Brexit.
Tree rings reveal increasing rainfall seasonality in the Amazon
Scientists have used clues locked into tree rings to reveal major changes in the Amazon’s rainfall cycle over the last 40 years which show that wet seasons are getting wetter and dry seasons drier.
Fighting an inoperable brain tumour
Since her brain cancer diagnosis in January 2023, Mel Crossland has raised awareness and funds for groundbreaking research and a transformative MRI scanner at Leeds.
University community recognised in Birthday Honours
A leading road safety researcher and a sports ambassador who helped turn Leeds into a global centre for triathlon are among those recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours.