Literary sleuths find genuine author
A little-known Thai woman is the real author of an important Buddhist treatise - not the high-profile monk previously credited, according to new findings.
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University of Leeds statement: New Vice-Chancellor announced
Access all areas - University showcases outreach work
University-led initiatives to help the brightest students enjoy a world class education, regardless of background, received a stamp of approval today.
Global failure to close the maths gender gap
Boys continue to outperform girls in maths, despite attempts to close the gap, according to a study from the University of Leeds and the University of Missouri.
Guidebook celebrates Leeds' vibrant campus
The rich architectural heritage of the University of Leeds is explored in a new edition of a classic walking guide to its campus.
Behind the wheel of company profits
Small-car manufacturer Fiat beat its efficiency record in the 2008 recession while former high-achievers Toyota and BMW showed their worst results in 10 years, according to a new study.
Clothworkers' gift will create the fabrics of the future
A £1.75m grant to the University of Leeds is helping to create new healthcare products which will benefit millions of people.
Computer packs the punch of 500,000 iPads
A new supercomputer hosted at the University of Leeds is offering businesses and academic researchers across the North of England world-class computing power.
Back to basics for climate models
Basic physics and statistic tools could offer a simpler and more meaningful way to model key elements of the Earth's climate, according to researchers at the University of Leeds and Brown University.
First evidence that obesity gene is risk factor for melanoma
A gene linked to obesity and over eating may also increase the risk of malignant melanoma - the most deadly skin cancer, according to scientists at the University of Leeds.