University News

Public event on personalised medicine and future cancer care

Published
21 March 2013
Categories
University
Health

On Saturday, 16 March, the Stratified Medicine Hub and Cancer Research UK sponsored a public talk, "Personalised Medicine and the Future of Cancer Care," as part of the Leeds Festival of Science.

Guidebook celebrates Leeds' vibrant campus

Published
13 March 2013
Categories
University

The rich architectural heritage of the University of Leeds is explored in a new edition of a classic walking guide to its campus.

M&S Director launches Shwopping on campus

Published
21 February 2013
Categories
Working with business
University

University of Leeds partner Marks and Spencer has launched its Shwopping campaign during a visit by Richard Gillies, Director of Plan A, Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Business.

Student filmmakers call the shots

Published
29 January 2013
Categories
University
Arts & Culture

A team of four students have won this year's Student Video Competition, with their winning entry impressing judges so much it could not be distinguished from videos made by professionals.

Universities Minister tours chemical labs

Published
29 January 2013
Categories
University
Technology
Science

State-of-the-art facilities for chemistry and chemical engineering at the University of Leeds were showcased this week during a visit by the Minister for Universities and Science.

New funds to tackle fundraising for the arts

Published
24 January 2013
Categories
Working with business
University
Arts & Culture

The DARE partnership, a collaboration between Opera North and the University of Leeds, is set to share in a major grant to tackle the challenges in fundraising for the arts.

University appoints new Pro-Chancellor

Published
2 January 2013
Categories
University

The University of Leeds has appointed Mr David Gray as Pro-Chancellor and Chair of the Council - the University's governing body - in succession to Mrs Linda Pollard.

New Year's honours for Leeds

Published
2 January 2013
Categories
University

A member of staff, alumni and a generous supporter of the University of Leeds are recognised in the New Year's Honours list.

Former student's $4 million gift

Published
19 December 2012
Categories
University

A $4 million gift from a former student will fund a programme of research and study at the University of Leeds. It is one of the biggest philanthropic gifts ever given to the University.