Facing climate risks together Published 27 October 2026 Categories Working with our region The Minister for Climate Transition has called for more joined-up thinking between businesses, researchers, landowners and government to address climate risks.
Using the arts to bring communities together Published 27 October 2026 Categories Alumni An idea sparked in Leeds lecture halls has developed into an organisation which supports refugees and asylum seekers and brings local communities together.
Laughter as medicine: NHS psychiatrist and award-winning comedian returns to Leeds Published 27 October 2026 Categories Alumni Ahead of a special event, best-selling author, stand-up and consultant psychiatrist Benji Waterhouse shares the realities of working in psychiatric care, and using comedy to lighten the load.
University to lead £6.5m financial innovation programme Published 22 October 2026 Categories Working with our region The University of Leeds is leading a new £6.5 million programme that brings together financial institutions, researchers and technology providers.
Driving innovation in the north Published 20 October 2026 Categories Global | Business & Economy Startup businesses from across the north took part in a global pitching competition, held at the University of Leeds for the first time.
Language students facing uneven access to universities Published 20 October 2026 Categories Society & Politics | Research Language courses are shrinking at universities that require grades below AAB at A-level, causing ‘cold spots’ to grow for disadvantaged students.
Opportunities unlocked through language learning Published 15 October 2026 Categories Global A student who began learning Portuguese as a complete beginner has won an award recognising his outstanding achievements by writing poetry.
Leeds and Georgia strengthen ties Published 13 October 2026 Categories Global The University of Leeds and University of Georgia, Athens (UGA) have signed a long-term agreement to deepen collaboration in a range of areas including medicine and health.
Five things for alumni to look out for at Light Night Leeds Published 13 October 2026 Categories Alumni Alumni can return to campus to enjoy research-inspired artworks and performances for Light Night Leeds.
Leeds helps students overcome barriers Published 7 October 2026 Categories University A Leeds librarian who left school at 13 with no qualifications has praised the 'transformative' impact of her University of Leeds degree.
Leeds strengthens position in Knowledge Exchange Framework Published 7 October 2026 Categories Research | University | Working with our region Work to support local growth and regeneration across the region has strengthened the University of Leeds’ performance in the Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF).
Illuminating ideas take over campus Published 6 October 2026 Categories Working with our region | Research | Arts & Culture From galaxies far away to the growing forest at Gair Wood, research-inspired artworks and performances are taking over campus for Light Night Leeds.
Leeds moves up world rankings Published 1 October 2026 Categories University The University of Leeds has continued its upward trajectory in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings.
Major trial examines no-sugar sweetened soft drinks Published 1 October 2026 Categories Science | Health The University of Leeds has collaborated on a major new trial examining non-nutritive sweeteners (NNS) in soft drinks.
Government urged to adopt CMI funding model Published 28 September 2026 Categories Society & Politics | News A new report has called on the government to adopt Community Municipal Investments (CMIs) as part of its devolution strategy.