Spark awards forecast great futures Published 7 July 2026 Categories Business & Economy A meteorologist aiming to make weather forecasting more accurate is one of three winners of an inaugural prize at the University of Leeds.
Training theatre promises greener, cutting-edge healthcare Published 2 July 2026 Categories Health | Working with our region Construction is under way on an operating theatre training space in Leeds which is set to transform sustainable healthcare innovation and research.
Tom Pyle wins Brotherton Poetry Prize Published 30 June 2026 Categories University | Arts & Culture An English teacher based in Zagreb, Croatia has won the Brotherton Poetry Prize, out of the highest number of entries in the prize’s history.
Avoid intentional screen time for under-twos Published 27 June 2026 Categories Health | Research Using screens during the first 1001 days of life can lead to developmental concerns for the next generation, researchers warn.
New joint school launched in China Published 23 June 2026 Categories Global The University of Leeds and the University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB) have announced the creation of a new joint school.
City of Maths adds up for female students Published 22 June 2026 Categories Working with our region Girls from schools across the North have been inspired to study mathematics as Leeds marks its status as City of Maths.
Leeds strengthens global top 100 position Published 18 June 2026 Categories Global The University of Leeds has risen nine places to 77th in the latest QS World University Rankings, strengthening its position among the world’s top 100 universities.
Protecting insurance in a changing climate Published 16 June 2026 Categories Environment | Research | Business & Economy An early warning system that detects increasing levels of climate impacts is being developed by academics, insurance industry partners and the Met Office.
Robotic treatment offers new hope for liver cancer patients Published 9 June 2026 Categories Science | Health | Research A 92-year-old woman from North Yorkshire has become the first UK patient to receive a pioneering robotic-assisted treatment for a liver tumour which previously had no viable options.
Trial shows e-cargo bikes can replace cars Published 4 June 2026 Categories Environment | Research A major trial of e-cargo bikes which saw dozens of families use them for shopping, leisure and commuting shows they have the potential to reduce car use and improve health, say researchers.
'Learn as you earn' route to success Published 1 June 2026 Categories News | Working with business A University of Leeds degree apprentice says the ‘learn while you earn’ route was invaluable in gaining a national award at the age of 22.
Lifetime achievement award for top cancer specialist Published 27 May 2026 Categories Research A University of Leeds researcher whose work has improved the lives of thousands of cancer patients around the world has been presented with a prestigious lifetime achievement award.
Summiting Everest with incurable cancer Published 27 May 2026 Categories Research | Global | Health Leeds researcher Dr Shaunna Burke has become the first woman with stage four incurable cancer to summit Mount Everest, after reaching the peak at 3am on Saturday 23 May.
Tackling India’s waste crisis Published 20 May 2026 Categories Global International research partnerships are driving progress towards cleaner cities, healthier communities and stronger environmental policies in India.
Leeds welcomes back Irish President Published 20 May 2026 Categories University Irish President Catherine Connolly returned to the University of Leeds for the first time since she graduated, as part of her first official visit to England.