University granted Sanctuary status
An academic who left his home country of Afghanistan with his wife and young daughter to pursue a new life in the UK has hailed the support from the CARA fellowship as “a window of hope”.
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University of Leeds joins Coimbra Group
The University of Leeds is collaborating with universities across Europe to deliver impact for local and global communities.
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.
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.
Leeds ranked 21st in Complete University Guide
The University of Leeds has moved up two places to 21st position in the 2026 Complete University Guide.
Inspiring career growth at Africa Week
University leaders have joined up with those at the start of their careers to support female professional development.
Lecture theatre named after pioneering engineer
A lecture theatre at the University of Leeds has been renamed as a tribute to a pioneering professor.
Increased number of subject areas in global top 100
More subjects at the University of Leeds have been ranked in the top 100 globally by an influential international league table.
Naga Munchetty to deliver 2024-25 Alice Bacon Lecture
Celebrated broadcaster and journalist Naga Munchetty will speak about gendered inequalities in healthcare, medical misogyny, and her fight to have her health taken seriously.
New Year Honours at the University of Leeds
Members of the University of Leeds community are among those recognised in the New Year Honours.