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Professor Chris Johnson delivering his speech at the University of Leeds.

Ensuring science delivers for future generations

Published
31 July 2026
Categories
Science | University

Providing balanced, future-focused policy advice is a key motivation for the Government’s Chief Scientific Adviser at the newly established Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Technology.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Picture of low water levels at Ladybower reservoir in the Peak District

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.

Electric car charges at a pavement charging point on a sunny suburban street. The car is in the foreground of the image, with a row of red brick houses and parked cars behind it.

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.

A tiny house made of colourful blocks is surrounded by fairy lights, with a miniature street lamp, on a grassy floor.

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.