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Head and shoulders of Dr Pam Birtill

Double delight for outstanding academics

Published
Thursday 8th August, 2024
Categories
University

Outstanding contributions to learning and teaching have seen leading lights at the University of Leeds celebrate success in two major national award schemes.

Ash Palmisciano who plays Matty Barton in Emmerdale helps maintain the trees in Gair Wood.

Emmerdale team helps University wood flourish

Published
Tuesday 6th August, 2024
Categories
Environment

Emmerdale cast and crew members have joined forces with the University of Leeds to ensure a vital ecological corridor continues to flourish.

Children seated in a classroom raising their hands

Special educational needs and disabilities crisis revealed

Published
Tuesday 6th August, 2024
Categories
Science
Health
Research and innovation

The scale of the crisis facing many children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has been revealed in a new report. 

Exterior of the Parkinson Building taken in the distance along Woodhouse Lane

Appointment of new University Council members

Published
Tuesday 23rd July, 2024
Categories
University

Leaders in social enterprise, the arts, regional government and finance are to join the University Council as lay members of the University’s governing body.

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Forests continue to capture carbon despite challenges

Published
Wednesday 17th July, 2024
Categories
Research
Environment

The world’s forests have absorbed more than 100 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide over the past three decades, but they need more protection, according to a new study.

Sir Keir Starmer in honorary degree robes.

University alum becomes UK Prime Minister

Published
Friday 5th July, 2024
Categories
Society & Politics
University

A Leeds alum has taken up residence behind the UK's most famous front door at 10 Downing Street.

Retail consultant in discussion with Kate Hutchinson, founder of the Yorkshire Sustainability Festival.

Put people and planet first, says Mary Portas

Published
Thursday 20th June, 2024
Categories
Working with our region

Businesses need to look after their people and the planet as much as their shareholders, according to broadcaster and entrepreneur Mary Portas.