Study identifies "chink in the armour" of Schmallenberg virus
A key building block in the Schmallenberg virus could be targeted by anti-viral drugs, according to a new study led from the University of Leeds.
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Guidebook celebrates Leeds' vibrant campus
The rich architectural heritage of the University of Leeds is explored in a new edition of a classic walking guide to its campus.
Clothworkers' gift will create the fabrics of the future
A £1.75m grant to the University of Leeds is helping to create new healthcare products which will benefit millions of people.
Computer packs the punch of 500,000 iPads
A new supercomputer hosted at the University of Leeds is offering businesses and academic researchers across the North of England world-class computing power.
Universities Minister tours chemical labs
State-of-the-art facilities for chemistry and chemical engineering at the University of Leeds were showcased this week during a visit by the Minister for Universities and Science.
New study reveals gas that triggers ozone destruction
Scientists at the Universities of Leeds and York have discovered that the majority of ozone-depleting iodine oxide observed over the remote ocean comes from a previously unknown marine source.
Leeds graduate wins 2012 Turner Prize
Elizabeth Price, who completed a PhD in the School of Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies in 1999, has won the 2012 Turner Prize.
Leeds joins Spitfire dig
University of Leeds geophysics expertise will be called in to help with the final stage of Lincolnshire aviation enthusiast David Cundall's bid to locate buried Spitfires in Myanmar.
Report highlights eco-friendly brick research
A technique developed at the University of Leeds that makes carbon-negative bricks from waste materials is featured in a new report on the social and economic benefits of academic research.
Viruses act like self-packing suitcases
Researchers at the University of Leeds have identified a crucial stage in the lifecycle of simple viruses like polio and the common cold that could open a new front in the war on viral disease.