What animal societies can teach us about ageing Published 28 October 2024 Categories Research Red deer may become less sociable as they grow old to reduce the risk of picking up diseases, according to new research which shows humans are not the only animals to change social behaviour with age.
Driving sustainability in fashion Published 21 October 2024 Categories Working with business International fashion brands are working with the University of Leeds to understand how textile manufacturing impacts the environment.
Investment boost for food spinout Published 21 October 2024 Categories Business & Economy A pioneering company that creates healthy, sustainable food has received a £3.5 million investment to scale up its ingredients technology.
Liver function discovery could lead to better cardiovascular disease treatments Published 21 October 2024 Categories Science | Health | Research A new discovery about how the liver flushes cholesterol from the body could lead to more effective treatments for cardiovascular disease – the leading cause of death worldwide.
Can earthworms adapt to climate change? Published 18 October 2024 Categories Environment | Research Researchers are to investigate whether the humble earthworm is being threatened by climate change and flooding here in the UK.
Sculpture celebrates remarkable women Published 15 October 2024 Categories Working with our region A sculpture has been unveiled that celebrates the lives of inspirational women who have contributed to the city of Leeds.
Astronaut touches down in Leeds Published 11 October 2024 Categories Alumni Leeds alum Matthias Maurer spent 175 days on the International Space Station in 2022. He returned to Leeds to meet staff, students and alumni, and for an exclusive Leeds Alumni Voices event.
Student insight influences recruitment decisions Published 11 October 2024 Categories Business & Economy | Working with business Insight from business students at Leeds is influencing government recruitment policy for neurodivergent applicants.
Unleashing potential and driving equality Published 10 October 2024 Categories University Industry and academia should increasingly work in partnership to foster a spirit of entrepreneurialism and unleash potential, a leading STEM expert at the University of Leeds has urged.
Toolkit launched to help spot vulnerable people at risk of ‘cuckooing’ Published 10 October 2024 Categories Society & Politics | Research A new toolkit has been issued to police, local authorities and third sector organisations across the UK to help them identify and support vulnerable people who are at risk of ‘cuckooing’.
Leeds moves up world university rankings Published 9 October 2024 Categories University The University of Leeds is ranked 123rd in the new Times Higher Education World University Rankings, moving up six places from last year and securing its highest position for more than a decade.
New school starters not ready for learning Published 4 October 2024 Categories Society & Politics | Health | Research A third of children starting reception class in England are not ready for school, with long term consequences, new research has shown.
Blue plaque highlights anti-slavery history of Leeds Published 2 October 2024 Categories University | Arts & Culture | Research Campaigners who were at the forefront of the global movement to abolish slavery, including Wilson Armistead, are being honoured at the University of Leeds.
Dazzling displays return to brighten campus Published 27 September 2024 Categories Arts & Culture | University Light Night celebrates its 20th anniversary this year with the University presenting its most exciting programme yet from 24-25 October.
Multilingual gossip in Elizabethan London Published 25 September 2024 Categories Arts & Culture | Research Stranger churches in early modern London had ‘eyes everywhere’ to hear, spread and dispel gossip in multiple languages, according to new research.