Bridging cultures through song
A unique programme supported by the University of Leeds helped to launch a landmark performance by thousands of children in Bradford this summer.
Arts & Culture News
'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.
Curd Your Enthusiasm: Secrets of oldest book on cheese revealed
Held by Cultural Collections at the University of Leeds, the earliest-known English book about cheese is revealing its fascinating and sometimes nauseating contents to the public for the first time.
Pianist strikes the right chord on hit TV series
A multi-talented musician working at the University of Leeds has played a key role on the soundtrack to hit TV show Adolescence.
Bringing Extraordinary Portraits to life
Two talented students from the University of Leeds have developed an interactive experience for visitors to an art exhibition based on the hit BBC TV series Extraordinary Portraits with Bill Bailey.
Cultural hub for Leeds as poetry centre funding confirmed
A new National Poetry Centre, spearheaded by Professor of Poetry and Poet Laureate Simon Armitage, is to receive a significant cash injection after ministers confirmed funding.
Sound-making tech inspires older people to move more
Older people are moving more, in playful and surprising ways, after using wearable technology developed by the University of Leeds that senses movements to create sounds and music.
Celebrating multilingual Leeds
Hundreds of people have tried a new language for the first time as part of Leeds Language Week, a University-led initiative to celebrate the city’s linguistic diversity.
Helping shape the future of TV broadcasting
As new research finds the shift towards online TV viewing could exclude some viewers, Professor Catherine Johnson joins government efforts to scrutinise the future of linear broadcasting.
Thousands flock to Light Night on campus
More than 13,000 visitors including young families, students and staff enjoyed a spectacular Light Night at the University of Leeds.