Creating energy from light and air - new research on biofuel cells Published 8 May 2012 Categories Technology | Environment | Science Researchers from the University of Leeds are studying how to make electricity from electrodes coated in bacteria, and other living cells, using light or hydrogen as the fuel.
Leeds graduate nominated for Turner Prize 2012 Published 4 May 2012 Categories Arts & Culture Elizabeth Price, who completed a PhD in the School of Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies in 1999, is one of the four shortlisted artists for the Turner Prize 2012.
Leeds lecturer wins Teacher of the Year award Published 4 May 2012 Categories University Dr Neil Morris, a senior lecturer at the University of Leeds, has today been awarded the Higher Education Biology Teacher of the Year Award by the Society of Biology.
Bacterial builders on site for computer construction Published 4 May 2012 Categories Technology | Science | Science | Technology Forget computer viruses - magnet-making bacteria could be used to build tomorrow's computers with larger hard drives and speedier connections.
Ludus Festival Leeds announces week-long festival of performing arts Published 25 April 2012 Categories Arts & Culture The programme for the Ludus Festival Leeds - a new and exciting international performing arts festival taking place in Leeds from 25 June to 1 July 2012 - has been announced.
Virtual slides reveal disease in 3D Published 23 April 2012 Categories Technology | Science | Health Computing experts and medical researchers at the University of Leeds have developed a fast, easy-to-use way of studying tissue samples in 3D using 'virtual' microscope slides.
Take care of water and make your garden grow Published 13 April 2012 Categories Environment University of Leeds scientists offer gardeners practical tips on making the most of Spring rainfall.
Scientists turn the spotlight on Leeds' bees Published 12 April 2012 Categories Science | Environment A three year £1.3 million research project will examine how bees, hoverflies and other pollinating insects are affected by city life.
English class divide extends to cosmetic surgery Published 12 April 2012 Categories Society & Politics The English class divide is still going strong when it comes to a choice of where to go abroad for breast implants and nose jobs.
Women use strategies to overcome discrimination in large law firms Published 12 April 2012 Categories Society & Politics Women and people from ethnic minorities have to employ special strategies to overcome institutional discrimination when working in large law firms.
How to plaster the world, cheaply Published 6 April 2012 Categories Environment Scientists have discovered the initial stages by which gypsum crystals form.
Making a mess can improve your gardening Published 5 April 2012 Categories Arts & Culture | Environment A University garden at this year's Chelsea Flower Show highlights how messy gardens can boost pollination, manage water and increase carbon capture.
Volcanic plumbing exposed Published 30 March 2012 Categories Environment Two new studies into the "plumbing systems" that lie under volcanoes could bring scientists closer to predicting large eruptions.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor appointed to Board of Marketing Leeds Published 28 March 2012 Categories University Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor John Fisher has been appointed a Non-Executive Director of Marketing Leeds.
Energy Building officially opens Published 21 March 2012 Categories University The new £12.5 million Energy Building has been officially opened.