Budgeting for our future climate Published 17 July 2019 Categories Global | Environment A new framework provides a robust scientific tool for researchers, policymakers and industry to calculate remaining global carbon budgets.
An ‘atomic dance’ offers a new look at quantum computing challenges Published 17 July 2019 Categories News Researchers have come up with a theory to explain one of the mysteries at the heart of quantum physics.
Improving the nutritional quality of baby food Published 15 July 2019 Categories Science | Health A nutritional survey of baby food on sale in Europe has shown that a significant number of products contain high sugar levels that contradict World Health Organisation (WHO) recommendations.
Fossil fuels offer a poor return on energy investment Published 11 July 2019 Categories Science | Environment An evaluation of the global energy return on investment for fossil fuels and renewable sources reveals a much more level playing field than previously believed.
New Government funding: revolutionising high speed rail Published 10 July 2019 Categories Working with business | Technology The Government has confirmed funding for the University to create one of the most advanced conventional and high speed rail research facilities in the world.
The words on the street: new public art Published 4 July 2019 Categories University | Arts & Culture A new work of public art has been unveiled at the University.
Top three place for teaching in National Student Survey Published 3 July 2019 Categories University Results from the National Student Survey (NSS), published today, position Leeds in the top three for teaching in the Russell Group of research-intensive universities.
Research Spotlight - June 2019 Published 1 July 2019 Categories University June's round-up of some of the latest research and education stories from the University.
Building up an appetite for a new kind of grub Published 1 July 2019 Categories Global | Environment Edible insects could be a key ingredient to avoiding a global food crisis, according to a new report, but there are significant barriers to overcome before they are part of the mainstream.
Making Leeds Medieval: University turns back the clock Published 30 June 2019 Categories Arts & Culture | Global Leeds plays host to the world’s largest conference of its kind this week as the University’s International Medieval Congress (IMC) comes to the city once more.
Honorary Degrees 2019 Published 25 June 2019 Categories University Leading figures from the worlds of science, the arts and industry will be the recipients of honorary degrees from the University of Leeds next month.
Celebrating Sustainability at Leeds Published 25 June 2019 Categories Environment | University Leeds has won an award for embedding a collaborative approach to sustainability across all aspects of the University curriculum.
New home for University’s climate research Published 24 June 2019 Categories University | Environment The Priestley Building will provide a base on the University's main campus for leading climate-related research.
Success for Leeds in world ranking Published 19 June 2019 Categories University The University of Leeds has retained its position among the top 100 universities in the new QS World University Rankings 2020.
A miniature robot that could check colons for early signs of disease Published 19 June 2019 Categories Health | Technology Engineers have shown it is technically possible to guide a tiny robotic capsule inside the colon to take micro-ultrasound images.