Leeds community recognised by royal honours
A civil engineer who has conducted pioneering research into the performance and durability of concrete has been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours.
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Prestigious chemistry award for Leeds academic
A leading research scientist at the University of Leeds who develops computer models to understand how ageing and artificial implants affect the tissues in our body has won a prestigious award.
Art graduates ask the art world: Can you let us in?
Talented emerging artists who have persevered through the turbulent years of Covid are bursting onto the art scene with a plea to “let us in”, as the Lord Mayor of Leeds opens their degree show.
Greenhouse gas emissions at ‘an all-time high’, warn scientists
Human-caused global warming has continued to increase at an “unprecedented rate” since the last major assessment of the climate system published two years ago, say 50 leading scientists.
Strategic Agreement marks new University collaboration
The University of Leeds has signed a strategic partnership with the University of Pretoria that commits to tackling some of the world's most pressing challenges.
Global response to antimicrobial resistance ‘insufficient’
Governments around the world must do more to tackle the growing threat of drug-resistant infections, new research suggests.
'Global North owes $170 trillion for excessive CO2 emissions'
Industrialised nations responsible for excessive levels of CO2 emissions could be liable for $170 trillion in compensation by 2050 to ensure climate change targets are met, say researchers.
‘No time for complacency’ with COVID-19
Senior health experts have warned European governments and institutions against complacency in their ongoing response to COVID-19.
Accelerated melting of glaciers in Greenland
A study has found widespread mass loss of glaciers and ice caps in Greenland since the start of the 20th century.
Professor honoured for French arts and culture research
A Leeds academic has been honoured by the French government for her contribution to research in French arts and culture.