QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 recognise Leeds excellence
The global standing of subjects and academic disciplines taught at Leeds has improved in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject, published today (25 March).
University News
Leeds remains among the world’s most international universities
The University of Leeds has retained its place among the world’s most international universities.
Funding boost for student learning
A University of Leeds alum has secured £260,000 funding to propel their AI study assistant business.
Chancellor joins leading trade unionist to speak at campus event
Big tech and finance are driving inequality while right wing populism threatens women’s rights in the 21st century, according to a trailblazing trade unionist who will speak at the University.
University awarded Bronze Race Equality Charter
The University of Leeds has achieved a Bronze Race Equality Charter award from Advance HE, recognising the depth and integrity to understand and commit to address racial inequalities.
Inspiring women in engineering
Students have described how they were empowered and inspired to pursue careers in engineering at a Leeds summit.
Building an AI platform to help food security
Researchers at Leeds are developing a new tool to reduce food waste and improve global food security, in partnership with a team at the CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, using AI.
Tackling urgent water challenges across Europe
Leeds will be the UK and Ireland’s headquarters for a new European Knowledge and Innovation community that will tackle water scarcity, droughts and floods.
Weaving sustainability into fashion
A Mexican fashion designer who came to the UK to explore textile sustainability and now supports global efforts to reduce emissions, says the University of Leeds helped her achieve her dream.
Graduate celebrates design success
A student who wowed judges with her logo design for an international university partnership has described her studies in Leeds as an “inspiring and enriching experience”.