Shaping an exciting new celebration of sculpture
The University is backing a major new initiative that will celebrate Yorkshire’s status as a leading destination for modern and contemporary sculpture.
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Dance can help young people's health and empowerment
The impact of dance on the health, well-being and sense of empowerment of young people is the focus of a new report by scientists at the University and partners at Yorkshire Dance.
Inaugural piano festival is prelude to international competition
The inaugural Leeds Piano Festival gets under way next week, as part of a programme of expanding activities organised by the Leeds International Piano Competition in the city and beyond.
3D weaving innovation centre is part of £4.4m investment in Design
A cutting-edge 3D weaving loom that is the only one of its kind in the UK is at the heart of a new £1.75 million textiles innovation centre at the University of Leeds.
Ideas festival gets underway across city
Leeds International Festival gets underway this week, running across the city from Friday until 12 May.
Celebrating 'The Leeds' International Piano Competition
The three-year wait is over – Leeds International Piano Competition is under way.
New partnership with Ilkley Literature Festival
The University has announced a new partnership with the North's oldest and largest literature festival.
'Target investment at poorer-quality parks'
A major report into the future of parks in Leeds has recommended the council gets them all up to Green Flag or equivalent standard, the national benchmark for high-quality recreational open spaces.
Taking a Position – dance inspired by Brexit
Their fields of expertise are apparently worlds apart – one is an internationally-respected choreographer, the other a professor of political communication.
Fake news production and social media 'trolls'
A network of digital workers are designing political disinformation campaigns, creating fake news and fanning the flames of public discontent in the Philippines, new research has found.