University News

University saddles up for Sky Ride 2015

Published
9 June 2015
Categories
University

Sky Ride is back in Leeds for it's 3rd consecutive year on Sunday 14 June. It will see some 8,500 riders pedal past the iconic Buildings of the University of Leeds.

University appoints a champion for public art

Published
10 April 2015
Categories
University
Arts & Culture

The University of Leeds has signalled a commitment to public art with a new key role aimed at highlighting its extensive collection.

University backs Leeds 2023 European Capital of Culture bid

Published
18 March 2015
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Arts & Culture
University

The University is backing a bid for Leeds to be the 2023 European Capital of Culture. The city will have to declare its intention to bid by December 2016, with the successful city announced in 2018.

Science festival celebrates 10th anniversary

Published
13 March 2015
Categories
Science
University

Have you ever looked through a telescope? Do you know what to do in the event of a zombie outbreak? Have you ever been to a science slam or a science ceilidh?

The South Bank Show Archive finds a new home

Published
24 February 2015
Categories
Arts & Culture
University

A major archive comprising hundreds of hours of unseen interviews with many of the world's leading artistic figures has been established at the University of Leeds.

University Innovation and Enterprise Centre receives £3m boost

Published
29 January 2015
Categories
Working with business
Technology
University

The University of Leeds has welcomed significant investment from the Government's Local Growth Deals programme for its planned University Innovation and Enterprise Centre (UIEC) in the city.