Thanks a million! Single-use plastic pledge
One million pieces of single-use plastic have been removed from use across campus during the past 12 months.
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Training a new cohort of biological scientists
The White Rose universities of Leeds, Sheffield and York have received renewed Government funding for 150 PhD researchers in the biological sciences.
A new approach for tackling superbugs
Scientists have uncovered a novel antibiotic-free approach that could help prevent and treat one of the most widespread bacterial pathogens, using nanocapsules made of natural ingredients.
The benefits of investing in zero-carbon cities
A new report shows low carbon measures in cities could reduce urban emissions by nearly 90% and support 87 million jobs worldwide by 2030.
'No sudden jump in warming' from emissions cuts
Reducing fossil fuel emissions aggressively but gradually will not cause a large spike in short-term warming as feared, according to new research.
University commits to bold climate crisis action
The University of Leeds has fully divested from significant fossil fuel extractors and has set out seven bold principles it will adopt to help tackle the climate crisis.
New Executive Dean for the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures
Professor Andrew Thorpe has been appointed as the next Executive Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures, and Professor of Modern History.
Research Spotlight - July 2019
July's round-up of some of the latest research and education stories from the University.
Leeds to host major international MIT innovation programme
Leeds and the City Region has been chosen to host a prestigious international programme, in partnership with one of the world’s most famous universities, Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Budgeting for our future climate
A new framework provides a robust scientific tool for researchers, policymakers and industry to calculate remaining global carbon budgets.