University granted Sanctuary status Published 8 July 2025 Categories Working with our region | University An academic who left his home country of Afghanistan with his wife and young daughter to pursue a new life in the UK has hailed the support from the CARA fellowship as “a window of hope”.
Protecting and preserving knowledge Published 8 July 2025 Categories Global | University Libraries have a key role to play in fighting the misuse of information and helping people to connect in a digital age.
Driving innovation and growth Published 2 July 2025 Categories Working with our region | Working with business Leeds-based start-ups are receiving expert guidance to accelerate their business plans, thanks to a collaboration between universities and an innovation specialist.
'It was such a relief': Prescribed play boosts parents’ mental health Published 2 July 2025 Categories Health | Research A creative play programme has significantly improved new parents’ and carers’ mental health, according to research by the Universities of Leeds and Huddersfield.
New fossils reveal climate tipping point in most famous mass extinction Published 2 July 2025 Categories Research and innovation | News The collapse of tropical forests during Earth’s most catastrophic extinction event was the primary cause of the prolonged global warming which followed, according to new research.
Partnerships for growth in India Published 1 July 2025 Categories Global The University of Leeds has strengthened its presence in India with a series of collaborations across the country.
UK economy losing billions to cancer Published 27 June 2025 Categories Health | Research Cancer is costly for patients and the NHS – but it also has a significant impact on the UK economy, according to research led by the University of Leeds.
University of Leeds joins Coimbra Group Published 23 June 2025 Categories Global | University The University of Leeds is collaborating with universities across Europe to deliver impact for local and global communities.
Learning lessons from history Published 20 June 2025 Categories Research People with physical disabilities and mental health problems still face challenges to live their lives free from discrimination.
Andrew Hartle: Fighting with Pride Published 19 June 2025 Categories Alumni After being dismissed from the Royal Air Force (RAF) during the British military’s ban on LGBTQ+ service members, Professor Andrew Hartle advocates for others dealing with the fallout.
Air pollution a 'serious public health threat' Published 19 June 2025 Categories Health | Research A leading Leeds researcher who played an important role in Britain’s response to the pandemic has collaborated on a major new report highlighting growing evidence of health risks from air pollution.
Leeds ranked 86th in QS World University Rankings Published 19 June 2025 Categories University The University of Leeds has retained its position in the top 100 of world-leading universities for the 8th successive year, ranking 86th out of a total of more than 8,400 institutions worldwide.
Scientists find three years left of remaining carbon budget for 1.5°C Published 19 June 2025 Categories Global | Research The central estimate of the remaining carbon budget for 1.5°C is 130 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide and will be exhausted in a little more than three years at current levels of emissions.
'Upstart Crow' - who insulted Shakespeare, and why? Published 18 June 2025 Categories Arts & Culture | Research New research has cast fresh doubt on the origins of one of the most famous insults aimed at William Shakespeare, pointing the finger at a friend of the Bard.
Methane project receives first post-Brexit Horizon grant Published 17 June 2025 Categories Environment | Global | Research A €2.5m grant has been awarded to Professor Jan Selby by the European Research Council (ERC), the University’s first since the UK rejoined the EU’s Horizon research scheme post-Brexit.