Starting gun fired on £5m sports facility fit for Olympians
Work has started on a £5m University of Leeds sports development that will enhance facilities for cycling and triathlon in the region.
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The Leeds way: world triathlon winners
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
Leeds has won a national Guardian University Award for its enterprising approach to supporting students.
New Brussels office: influencing EU research policy
The White Rose University Consortium has established a Brussels office as part of a long-term strategy to influence EU research policy.
Proactive in Paris - COP21
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
The University of Leeds has been named ‘Entrepreneurial University of the Year’ at the Times Higher Education Awards.
Leeds ranks third best in UK for student employability
The University of Leeds has been ranked third in the UK for the employability of its graduates.
Investing in Knowledge, Creating Opportunity
A specially commissioned report captures the scale of the University’s economic, social and cultural impact.
National Award for University Entrepreneurship
The University of Leeds has won The Duke of York Award for University Entrepreneurship.
Is the end in sight for reading glasses?
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.