Inspirational Professor launches Black Female Academics' Network
A trailblazing academic, who is one of only 61 Black Women Professors in the UK, has launched a global network aimed at supporting and upskilling other Black female academics.
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Researchers identify largest ever solar storm in tree rings
An international team of scientists have discovered a huge spike in radiocarbon levels 14,300 years ago by analysing ancient tree-rings found in the French Alps.
HELIX digital innovation space launches
A cutting-edge digital learning space for students, staff and the local community has opened at the University of Leeds.
Research reveals striking inequalities in NHS heart care
Stark inequalities in diagnosis and treatment of four of the most common heart conditions in the UK have been revealed in new research.
Professor Simone Buitendijk to step down as Vice-Chancellor and President
Professor Simone Buitendijk today announced her intention to step down as Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Leeds.
‘Women should not feel they have to take a backseat’ - Dame Sharon White
Dame Sharon White, who chairs the John Lewis Partnership, will share her personal journey as a female leader for the latest public lecture in a University of Leeds series celebrating strong women.
Investing in carbon removal
A spinout company from the University of Leeds has received investment to scale up its pioneering carbon dioxide removal technology.
Fresh support for care-experienced students
Higher Education (HE) providers across West Yorkshire have developed a collaborative response to support care-experienced students.
Antarctica’s glacial border migrates for miles with the tide
New measurements of how boundary between onshore glacier and floating ice shelf glides back-and- forth could help predict melting.
Extreme heat likely to cause next mass extinction
A new study shows unprecedented heat is likely to lead to the next mass extinction since the dinosaurs died out, eliminating nearly all mammals in some 250 million years time.