"Smarter, kinder treatments mean I’m still here" Published 5 February 2025 Categories Working with our region | Health | Research One of the UK’s most senior radiotherapy experts has spoken publicly for the first time about living with incurable cancer.
Quantum machine offers peek into “dance” of cosmic bubbles Published 4 February 2025 Categories Research | Science Physicists have performed a groundbreaking simulation they say sheds new light on an elusive phenomenon that could determine the ultimate fate of the Universe.
Minister offers blueprint for Britain Published 24 January 2025 Categories Society & Politics Government minister Torsten Bell MP delivered a blueprint for a better Britain in a speech at the University of Leeds.
Funding for global students Published 20 January 2025 Categories Science | Global African students have spoken about a “profoundly impactful” conference they were able to attend thanks to University of Leeds funding.
Leeds surgeons perform UK-first brain tumour operation Published 20 January 2025 Categories Health A groundbreaking operation to remove a patient’s brain tumour through her eye socket has been performed in Leeds.
Bank policymaker delivers first speech in Leeds Published 16 January 2025 Categories Working with business | Business & Economy A leading economist delivered the first speech in his new role for the Bank of England at the University of Leeds.
True scope of Nord Stream pipeline leak revealed Published 15 January 2025 Categories Research A major leak of a greenhouse gas from the Nord Stream pipeline was far more significant than first realised, according to new research involving scientists from the University of Leeds.
Sparking life into seedling ideas Published 13 January 2025 Categories Business & Economy A young entrepreneur who pioneered bracketless plant pot holders for tenants has urged students to pursue their business dream.
“A melting pot of ideas”: Alumni organise Leeds reunion in Indonesia Published 10 January 2025 Categories Alumni Leeds alumni connected in Jakarta, Indonesia at a fully booked reunion event.
Using AI to identify hidden heart condition Published 6 January 2025 Categories News | Health | Research Nearly 2,000 people have taken part in a groundbreaking trial that aims to help doctors identify more people at risk of developing a condition that makes them five times more likely to have a stroke.
Naga Munchetty to deliver 2024-25 Alice Bacon Lecture Published 6 January 2025 Categories University Celebrated broadcaster and journalist Naga Munchetty will speak about gendered inequalities in healthcare, medical misogyny, and her fight to have her health taken seriously.
New Year Honours at the University of Leeds Published 30 December 2024 Categories University Members of the University of Leeds community are among those recognised in the New Year Honours.
Speeding up new vaccine development Published 19 December 2024 Categories Health | Research A device which could help reduce new vaccine production time to less than 100 days has been granted development funding.
Leeds universities join forces on adult social care research Published 18 December 2024 Categories Health | Research Adult social care experts at the University of Leeds and Leeds Beckett University have been selected to join a centre of excellence for research and best practice in the sector.
“You may call me doctor”: Sherlock star and Doctor Who writer awarded honorary degree Published 18 December 2024 Categories Alumni On receiving an honorary degree from the University, Mark Gatiss discusses his time at Bretton Hall, the alchemy between The League of Gentlemen, and the future of the arts.