QES: strong overseas markets highlights the need for more exporters Published 12 July 2011 Categories Business & Economy Overseas markets continue to present opportunities for exporters and manufacturers are outperforming services according the latest regional economic survey.
Universities and colleges to increase their spending on access to £600 million a year Published 12 July 2011 Categories University Official statement on fees and financial support for 2012 entry.
University of Leeds and Pears Foundation partner to create new lecturer / senior lecturer post in Israel & Middle East Studies Published 12 July 2011 Categories University Pears Foundation is investing £150,000 in a partnership with the University of Leeds to create a new post for a lecturer / senior lecturer in Israel and Middle East Studies.
More support for end-of-life care Published 11 July 2011 Categories Health The University of Leeds together with St. Gemma's Hospice has appointed a new chair in Palliative Medicine.
Windows on the World: public service broadcasting, libraries and arts in the age of austerity Published 11 July 2011 Categories Society & Politics Leading experts and campaigners from across Yorkshire will come together this week to discuss the future of public service broadcasting, libraries and the arts in the age of austerity.
Leeds scheme for aspiring lawyers helps disadvantaged students gain top university places Published 8 July 2011 Categories Society & Politics Figures just out show that a groundbreaking scheme to help disadvantaged students from around Yorkshire enter the legal profession is having a positive impact on their university chances.
National award for Leeds gallery volunteer Published 6 July 2011 Categories University | Arts & Culture The Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery at the University of Leeds has been recognised nationally for the work of its outstanding volunteer, Elizabeth Stainforth.
The future is medieval this summer at Leeds Published 6 July 2011 Categories Arts & Culture More than 1,600 experts from all over the world will come together and take a medieval look at the contentious themes of poverty and wealth, at a forthcoming conference at the University of Leeds.
The worm that turned Published 5 July 2011 Categories Science | Technology A University of Leeds researcher has drawn inspiration from biology to build a giant robotic worm that can wiggle its way around obstacles.
Leeds Dental Institute shows off multi-million-pound refurbishment Published 4 July 2011 Categories Health Dental students training in Leeds now have access to some of the best facilities in the world thanks to the completion of a £9.5 million refurbishment of the Leeds Dental Institute.
Medieval morsels Published 30 June 2011 Categories Arts & Culture Sample medieval food this weekend as the You are what you ate project comes to Millennium Square.
Will new drugs block hepatitis C virus in its tracks? Published 28 June 2011 Categories Health Targeted multi-drug treatments for hepatitis C patients that could stop the virus in its tracks have come a step closer, thanks to researchers at the University of Leeds, UK.
Scientists a step closer to understanding 'natural antifreeze' molecules Published 22 June 2011 Categories Science Scientists have made an important step forward in their understanding of cryoprotectants - compounds that act as natural 'antifreeze' to protect drugs, food and tissues stored at subzero temperatures.
World experts assemble in Leeds to discuss African food security Published 21 June 2011 Categories University | Working with business Food security will take centre stage at the University of Leeds this week at the first Africa College International Conference.
New approach to cancer vaccines proves successful in early studies Published 19 June 2011 Categories Health University of Leeds researchers, funded by Cancer Research UK, have used a library of DNA to create a vaccine that could be used to treat cancer, according to a study published in Nature Medicine.