University News

Professor Dame Jane Francis in Rothera, Antarctica

To the Arctic and Beyond

Published
27 March 2024
Categories
Environment
University

Seize every opportunity and make the most of life’s amazing adventures.

A photo of the sustainable garden on campus with buildings in the background

Appointment of lay members of the University Council

Published
11 March 2024
Categories
University

The University Council is seeking to appoint several high-calibre individuals with broad leadership qualities, who can add value to its work as the University’s governing body.

The sign for art on campus sculpture with the gardening team working behind the sculpture.

Cleaner’s photos show campus through the seasons

Published
4 March 2024
Categories
University

Photographs by a University cleaner that highlight the important work of the grounds and gardening team on campus have gone on show in a new exhibition.

Lydia Spence in a colourful tunnel at Harrogate hospital.

Learning and earning at the same time

Published
8 February 2024
Categories
University

Apprenticeships can offer people a chance to change career or secure promotion and address national skill shortages at the same time.

A group of four children reading a book with a University of Leeds student on placement at Bright Beginnings Nursery on campus.

Celebrating International Day of Education

Published
23 January 2024
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University

University of Leeds staff and students are passionate about improving the future for children in our community, the city of Leeds and around the world.

University of Leeds sustainable garden on campus.

Leeds moves up in sustainability rankings

Published
13 December 2023
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University
Environment

The annual People & Planet University League for 2023-24 has been released, with the University of Leeds achieving a 2:1 classification.

A picture of the Parkinson Building with its tall central tower and steps.

Leeds Future Leaders tackle global challenges

Published
6 December 2023
Categories
University
Research

Three Leeds researchers have received prestigious fellowships to support their research in climate, health and mitigating the damage from invasive species.

Two people are signing the paper agreement at a desk with a University of Leeds banner behind them.

Partnership seeks to break down barriers for students

Published
22 November 2023
Categories
University
Working with business

The University of Leeds has renewed its commitment to a partnership with Santander Universities that removes barriers to higher education, benefiting students, staff and the local community.