Driving sustainability in fashion
International fashion brands are working with the University of Leeds to understand how textile manufacturing impacts the environment.
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Investment boost for food spinout
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
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.
Sculpture celebrates remarkable women
A sculpture has been unveiled that celebrates the lives of inspirational women who have contributed to the city of Leeds.
Student insight influences recruitment decisions
Insight from business students at Leeds is influencing government recruitment policy for neurodivergent applicants.
Unleashing potential and driving equality
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’
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
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
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
Campaigners who were at the forefront of the global movement to abolish slavery, including Wilson Armistead, are being honoured at the University of Leeds.