Deforestation may cause over a third of heat-related deaths in tropical regions Published 22 August 2025 Categories News | Research Deforestation in tropical countries could contribute to increased deaths from heat exposure in nearby populations, new research has shown.
Bridging cultures through song Published 19 August 2025 Categories Arts & Culture A unique programme supported by the University of Leeds helped to launch a landmark performance by thousands of children in Bradford this summer.
Yorkshire test-bed for innovative business and community grants Published 19 August 2025 Categories Business & Economy | Working with our region Yorkshire companies will be offered help to “youth-proof” their businesses and harness neurodiversity in their workforce, under two of the awards made by an innovative grant project.
Global programme develops student skills Published 15 August 2025 Categories Global Students are building workplace-ready skills through a global programme focusing on live business projects in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Leeds secures top 20 ranking in Daily Mail University Guide Published 14 August 2025 Categories University The University of Leeds has risen seven places to 18th in the 2025 Daily Mail University Guide.
Corporate Games returns to Leeds Published 8 August 2025 Categories University The University of Leeds hosted the UK Corporate Games for a second year in a row with more than 75 organisations taking part in a weekend of sporting action.
Unique Global Health course launched Published 6 August 2025 Categories Health | Global Applications are open for a unique Masters which takes a multi-faceted look at global health – and gives students the opportunity to collaborate with the World Health Organization.
Saving the Dead Sea Published 5 August 2025 Categories Environment As the Dead Sea shrinks at an alarming pace, environmental experts from the Middle East and UK are calling on regional policymakers to take urgent action.
Global networks advance wildlife research Published 4 August 2025 Categories Global Kenyan students have demonstrated how Artificial Intelligence can enhance the study of endangered animals.
Climate crowdfunding initiative hits £30 million milestone Published 4 August 2025 Categories News | Research Citizens have crowdfunded £15 million for local green projects in just five years, with institutional investors recently committing an additional £16 million to an innovative funding initiative.
World’s largest tropical peatlands revealed to be more than 40,000 years old Published 29 July 2025 Categories Research | Global | Environment A peatland complex in the Congo Basin which is known to be a globally important carbon store is twice as old as previously thought, according to a new scientific study.
Shaping future creative voices Published 28 July 2025 Categories University A graduate says the support she has received at University gave her the confidence to pursue her dream of becoming a multi-disciplinary filmmaker.
Graduate mothers become role models Published 28 July 2025 Categories University A lifelong learner who was told she would never go to University has graduated – and says she is glad her path led her to higher education later in life.
Partnership to deliver transport expertise Published 24 July 2025 Categories Working with our region Transport experts from Leeds and Huddersfield have joined forces to drive forward West Yorkshire’s £2.5bn Mass Transit scheme.
Quartet receive Honorary Degrees Published 23 July 2025 Categories University Sports stars Steph Houghton MBE and Jack Maitland are among those to have been recognised with honorary degrees by the University of Leeds.