Young people reach for excellence
Two hundred A-level students from across the region will take part in an intensive programme of activity aimed to help them succeed in their studies - and aim for a place at a leading University.
University News
White Rose universities launch new bioscience PhDs
A successful collaboration between the White Rose universities of Leeds, Sheffield and York has attracted £6 million to create a joint Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) in mechanistic biology.
Bright future for young entrepreneurs
The range and quality of student entrepreneurship at the University is growing year on year, according to SPARK, the University's business start-up support service.
Winning Partnership
The University of Leeds, working in partnership with Sellafield Ltd, has won the Core Chemical Engineering Award at the Institution of Chemical Engineers 2011 Awards.
Leeds to give £9,000 support for underprivileged students
Students from less privileged backgrounds will receive £9,000 during the first year of their studies at the University of Leeds, thanks to a gift of £900,000 from Lord Laidlaw of Rothiemay.
Award for crime reduction scheme is safe and secure
The Leeds Universities and Colleges Crime Reduction Partnership has been recognised by the Home Office with their equivalent of an Oscar.
University Honours Dr Keith Howard
The University of Leeds has honoured Yorkshire businessman and philanthropist Dr Keith Howard with an Honorary Degree at a special event on Monday.
Ceremony marks student doctors' professionalism
The professionalism of student doctors has been recognised in a special ceremony at the University of Leeds' School of Medicine - the first of its kind in the UK.
Leeds medic comes to the rescue in Africa
A University of Leeds medical student used his skills and training to save the life of a seven-year-old child whilst volunteering in north-eastern Tanzania.
Leeds shortlisted for University of the Year
Leeds has enjoyed double success in the latest Sunday Times University Guide after being shortlisted for the University of the Year award.