University celebrates Tour de France
Ahead of the official Opening Ceremony Team Presentation on Thursday, all 198 competitors in the Tour de France gathered at the University of Leeds before setting off to cycle through the city.
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Get a taste of history with the Leeds International Medieval Congress
Two thousand of the world's most knowledgeable medievalists, including historian and TV broadcaster Michael Wood, are set to descend on the University for this year's International Medieval Congress.
Outstanding impact of Leeds research celebrated by ESRC
Dr Clifford Stott of the Security and Justice Research Group at the University of Leeds has won the Economic and Social Research Council's (ESRC) 2014 Celebrating Impact Award for Outstanding Impact.
Celebrating the work of a neglected scientific pioneer
A University of Leeds academic has shed important new light on the fascinating story of a pioneer whose contribution to one of science's biggest discoveries has long been overlooked.
Sky Ride pedals through University this weekend
Sky Ride, the mass participation cycle ride, comes to Leeds for its second year on Sunday, 15 June - with some of the University of Leeds' historic buildings providing a backdrop to the riders.
University's robotics research showcased in London
The University of Leeds is joining forces with Universities UK this week to celebrate how research is improving lives, focusing on the extraordinary contribution that robots are making to society.
Clock ticks down to Tour de France start
The final countdown to the Tour de France is truly under way in Leeds after the unveiling of the official countdown clock at Trinity Leeds shopping centre.
Leeds professor elected to Royal Society
Sheena Radford, Astbury Professor of Biophysics at the University of Leeds, has been made a fellow of the Royal Society.
Brownlee Brothers Partnership will inspire a new generation of triathletes
A new partnership between the University of Leeds and Olympic medallists the Brownlee brothers is set to help other athletes follow in their footsteps.
Leeds signs Memorandum of Understanding with Beijing Sport University
The University of Leeds has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Beijing Sport University, China's leading higher education institution for sport.