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.
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New online courses earn academic credits for degrees
Today sees the launch of a new range of online courses that will enable students to earn academic credits towards degrees.
Scientists getting warmer on mimicking anti-freeze in nature
Researchers from the University of Leeds have taken an important step forward in mimicking nature’s prowess at protecting cells from deep-freeze conditions.
Animals' role in mitigating climate change varies across forests
Large animals play a key role in mitigating climate change in tropical forests by spreading the seeds of large trees that have a high capacity to store carbon, new research has found.
White Rose universities launch new strategic office in Brussels
The White Rose University Consortium has launched a new office in Brussels as part of a long-term strategy to influence EU research policy.
Leeds offers one of the best student experiences in the UK
Students have voted the University of Leeds as offering one of the best student experiences in the UK.
Urgent need to transform key food producing regions in Africa
Agriculture in parts of sub-Saharan Africa must undergo significant transformation if it is to continue to produce key food crops.
Celebrating our Women of Achievement
The University is commending its women of achievement with a special celebration today, coinciding with International Women’s Day.
Using old drugs to treat new viruses
A group of drugs already in everyday use to treat psychosis or depression may also be used to defeat deadly and emerging viruses.
Loss of wild flowers matches pollinator decline
The first Britain-wide assessment of the value of wild flowers as food for pollinators shows that decreasing resources mirror the decline of pollinating insects.