West African partners visit Leeds for key collaboration Published 14 July 2026 Categories Alumni Researchers and meteorological professionals from Ghana and Senegal visited the University as part of a groundbreaking initiative to co-design a more accurate forecasting system in West Africa.
Training theatre promises greener, cutting-edge healthcare Published 2 July 2026 Categories Health | Working with our region Construction is under way on an operating theatre training space in Leeds which is set to transform sustainable healthcare innovation and research.
Avoid intentional screen time for under-twos Published 27 June 2026 Categories Health | Research Using screens during the first 1001 days of life can lead to developmental concerns for the next generation, researchers warn.
Collaboration in action Published 13 May 2026 Categories Global A PhD student says attending the Beijing International Forum of Colour and Vision Science has reaffirmed her belief that researchers and the industry are working together to answer pressing questions.
Leeds alumni elected as Maths Fellows Published 19 February 2026 Categories Alumni Leeds alumni, staff and former staff member have been elected as inaugural Fellows of the Academy for the Mathematical Sciences.
AI forecasting strengthens climate resilience Published 22 January 2026 Categories Research | Environment | Global Researchers are harnessing the latest advances in artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance weather prediction and improve climate resilience and food security in West Africa.
Tackling urgent water challenges across Europe Published 13 January 2026 Categories University Leeds will be the UK and Ireland’s headquarters for a new European Knowledge and Innovation community that will tackle water scarcity, droughts and floods.
EVs 'just as safe for pedestrians' Published 9 December 2025 Categories Research | Environment Electric vehicles (EVs) are no more dangerous to pedestrians than traditional petrol or diesel cars, according to a new study.
Research-based dye makes polyester greener Published 6 November 2025 Categories Research Scientists have unlocked a way to dye polyester using 90% fewer chemicals and 40% less water.
Trillions of insects fly above us - weather radar reveals alarming declines Published 27 October 2025 Categories Environment | Science | Research Scientists have made a breakthrough in monitoring insect populations across the UK using an unexpected tool: weather radar.
Artworks for all ages illuminate campus Published 15 October 2025 Categories Research | Working with our region | Arts & Culture Music, magic and mind-bending research are transforming the University of Leeds campus for its most ambitious contribution to Light Night yet.
New Leeds facility opens to accelerate health research Published 2 October 2025 Categories Health A state-of-the-art research facility providing opportunities for new and bold discoveries through multidisciplinary health research has opened at the University of Leeds.
World-leading composer returns to Leeds for Light Night Published 26 September 2025 Categories Alumni Ilan Eshkeri began his eclectic career at Leeds and hasn’t slowed down since. He returns to the place it all began with a collaboration at Light Night 2025.
Partnership wins funding to enhance the use and application of AI for PGR ecosystem Published 11 September 2025 Categories Research | Technology A joint project by the University of Leeds and Aston University to set up an artificial intelligence (AI) tools research network has won £3.4m in funding by the Research England Development Fund.
Global networks advance wildlife research Published 4 August 2025 Categories Global Kenyan students have demonstrated how Artificial Intelligence can enhance the study of endangered animals.