University of Leeds and Leeds University Union call on Government to address higher education concerns
A joint statement by the University of Leeds and Leeds University Union on the reform of the higher education sector and the impact on students.
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Leeds research to fuel growth
The University of Leeds is to receive more than £2 million in government funding to help its cutting-edge research deliver benefits to business.
Leeds engineer heads global body
Professor Barry Clarke has been elected as the 148th president of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), the professional body for chartered civil engineers.
University of Leeds student wins national media award
A former University of Leeds student has been recognised as one of the best breakthrough talents at the Guardian Student Media Awards, winning Student Broadcast Journalist of the Year
Rt Hon Jack Straw returns to the University of Leeds
The Rt Hon Jack Straw, MP and Leeds alumnus, returned to the University this week to speak to about the future of criminal courts.
Alt-J win Mercury prize
A group of students who met five years ago at the University of Leeds have won the Mercury Prize for the best album of the year.
Director GCHQ honours Turing
Iain Lobban, Director GCHQ and Leeds graduate, has paid tribute to cryptanalyst and mathematician Alan Turing in a public lecture at the University.
Leeds reaches new heights
90% of Leeds students rate their course as intellectually stimulating, according to the 2012 National Student Survey. Leeds' student union was ranked as one of the country's best.
Federico Colli Wins the 2012 Leeds International Piano Competition
Federico Colli from Italy, has won the 2012 Leeds International Piano Competition in a thrilling conclusion to this year's event.
Claire's Paralympic victory
The University of Leeds congratulates alumna Claire Cashmore who won a silver medal in the Women's 100m SB8 breaststroke final at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.