Increasingly hot summer weather could cause a fall in crop yields over the next two decades unless farming techniques are improved more quickly, scientists at the University have found.
Scientists from the University and MedImmune are collaborating on a PhD studentship investigating the role that transient excursions from the folded functional state of a protein plays in aggregation.
A member of staff, alumni and a generous supporter of the University of Leeds are recognised in the New Year's Honours list.
The University of Leeds has appointed Mr David Gray as Pro-Chancellor and Chair of the Council - the University's governing body - in succession to Mrs Linda Pollard.
The University of Leeds is to take the lead on improving the care that patients with dementia receive when they are admitted to hospital.
Eating meals together as a family, even if only twice a week, boosts children's daily fruit and vegetable intake to near the recommended 5 A Day, according to researchers at the University of Leeds.
Fledgling entrepreneurs currently studying at the University of Leeds have participated in a special Business Bootcamp aimed at boosting their chances of business success.
A $4 million gift from a former student will fund a programme of research and study at the University of Leeds. It is one of the biggest philanthropic gifts ever given to the University.
Students from the UK and around the world will soon have free access to new online education resources generated by the University of Leeds and its partners.
New research led by the University of Leeds and funded by specialist distributor Smiths News PLC will give businesses fresh insights into global trade.