Lung cancer screening offered after successful trial Published 2 November 2026 Categories Research | Science | Health Free lung cancer screening will be offered to thousands of eligible people across Leeds following the success of a trial led by the University of Leeds.
Festival celebrates city's linguistic and cultural diversity Published 2 November 2026 Categories Global | Working with our region | Arts & Culture From Korean hip-hop to Mongolian music and Spanish flamenco, Leeds City of Languages celebrates the world's languages and cultures.
Movie-starring dinosaurs originated in Europe, study finds Published 29 October 2026 Categories Research | Environment A bizarre group of fish-eating dinosaurs that featured in Jurassic Park 3 originated in Europe, a new study has found.
Facing climate risks together Published 27 October 2026 Categories Working with our region The Minister for Climate Transition has called for more joined-up thinking between businesses, researchers, landowners and government to address climate risks.
University to lead £6.5m financial innovation programme Published 22 October 2026 Categories Working with our region The University of Leeds is leading a new £6.5 million programme that brings together financial institutions, researchers and technology providers.
Language students facing uneven access to universities Published 20 October 2026 Categories Society & Politics | Research Language courses are shrinking at universities that require grades below AAB at A-level, causing ‘cold spots’ to grow for disadvantaged students.
Driving innovation in the north Published 20 October 2026 Categories Global | Business & Economy Startup businesses from across the north took part in a global pitching competition, held at the University of Leeds for the first time.
Opportunities unlocked through language learning Published 15 October 2026 Categories Global A student who began learning Portuguese as a complete beginner has won an award recognising his outstanding achievements by writing poetry.
Leeds and Georgia strengthen ties Published 13 October 2026 Categories Global The University of Leeds and University of Georgia, Athens (UGA) have signed a long-term agreement to deepen collaboration in a range of areas including medicine and health.
Leeds strengthens position in Knowledge Exchange Framework Published 7 October 2026 Categories Research | University | Working with our region Work to support local growth and regeneration across the region has strengthened the University of Leeds’ performance in the Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF).
Illuminating ideas take over campus Published 6 October 2026 Categories Working with our region | Research | Arts & Culture From galaxies far away to the growing forest at Gair Wood, research-inspired artworks and performances are taking over campus for Light Night Leeds.
Leeds moves up world rankings Published 1 October 2026 Categories University The University of Leeds has continued its upward trajectory in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings.
Major trial examines no-sugar sweetened soft drinks Published 1 October 2026 Categories Science | Health The University of Leeds has collaborated on a major new trial examining non-nutritive sweeteners (NNS) in soft drinks.
Government urged to adopt CMI funding model Published 28 September 2026 Categories Society & Politics | News A new report has called on the government to adopt Community Municipal Investments (CMIs) as part of its devolution strategy.
Students boost design skills with REMAP charity Published 25 September 2026 Categories Technology | Working with our region Students undertook a partnership with a charity over the summer to design and manufacture bespoke equipment for disabled people.