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The Leeds way: world triathlon winners

Published
Tuesday 7th June, 2016
Categories
University

Hometown heroes Alistair and Jonny Brownlee commanded the World Triathlon Series in Leeds this weekend, following the news that Leeds-based athletes dominate this summer’s Rio Olympics squad.

Guardian University Award for Enterprise

Published
Wednesday 16th March, 2016
Categories
Working with business
University

Leeds has won a national Guardian University Award for its enterprising approach to supporting students.

Proactive in Paris - COP21

Published
Monday 30th November, 2015
Categories
Science
Environment

Scientists and world leaders are convening in Paris to tackle climate change, and the University of Leeds is well represented at the talks, offering a wealth of expertise in climate change science.

Entrepreneurial University of the Year

Published
Friday 27th November, 2015
Categories
Working with business
University

The University of Leeds has been named ‘Entrepreneurial University of the Year’ at the Times Higher Education Awards.

Investing in Knowledge, Creating Opportunity

Published
Wednesday 18th November, 2015
Categories
Research and innovation
News
Research

A specially commissioned report captures the scale of the University’s economic, social and cultural impact.

Is the end in sight for reading glasses?

Published
Thursday 15th October, 2015
Categories
Working with business
Science

A University of Leeds researcher is developing a new eye lens, made from the same material found in smartphone and TV screens, which could restore long-sightedness in older people.

Entrepreneurial spirit at the University

Published
Thursday 10th September, 2015
Categories
University
Business & Economy

The University’s work in supporting enterprising students is being showcased at a series of national award ceremonies this autumn.