Events explore what it means to be human
A series of free public events has been organised by the University of Leeds as part of Being Human 2016, the UK’s only national festival of the humanities.
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University of the Year 2017
The University of Leeds has been named University of the Year 2017 by The Times and The Sunday Times’ Good University Guide.
Can alternative finance help build a better economy?
A new report into the UK’s burgeoning alternative finance industry is calling on the Government to underwrite consumers’ investments in the sector in a bid to encourage wider participation.
Too few school packed lunches meet nutritional standards
Only a tiny proportion of children’s packed lunches are meeting nutritional standards, despite high-profile awareness campaigns, a University of Leeds study has found.
Stern Review: University of Leeds response
University of Leeds statement: Lord Stern’s review of the Research Excellence Framework
Report highlights urgent climate change risks for the UK
The impacts of climate change are already being felt in the UK and urgent action is needed, concludes a report published today.
University announces honorary degrees 2016
Twelve significant individuals from the disciplines of law, education, film, science and engineering will be presented with honorary degrees recognising their contribution to their fields and society.
EU Referendum: Statement
Statement from Vice-Chancellor, Sir Alan Langlands
Crop breeding is not keeping pace with climate change
Crop yields will fall within the next decade due to climate change unless immediate action is taken to speed up the introduction of new and improved varieties, experts have warned.
University’s £6m climate change research centre
The launch of the Priestley International Centre for Climate saw astronaut Piers Sellers – a climate scientist and an alumnus of the University - supporting Leeds' investment.