University community recognised in Birthday Honours Published 16 June 2025 Categories University A leading road safety researcher and a sports ambassador who helped turn Leeds into a global centre for triathlon are among those recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours.
Kinder, smarter leukaemia treatment transforming lives Published 16 June 2025 Categories Health | Research Personalised drug treatments have outperformed chemotherapy for leukaemia patients in a trial led by Leeds researchers.
Global challenges tackled together Published 11 June 2025 Categories Global Students have been tackling global issues without even leaving Leeds – thanks to international collaboration modules with Nagoya University in Japan.
Alan Yentob: remembering a creative giant Published 11 June 2025 Categories News After showing a passion for drama at Leeds, television executive and presenter Alan Yentob went on to change the course of broadcasting over nearly six decades at the BBC.
Leeds ranked 21st in Complete University Guide Published 10 June 2025 Categories University The University of Leeds has moved up two places to 21st position in the 2026 Complete University Guide.
Hi-tech healthcare in Leeds Published 5 June 2025 Categories Working with our region | Health Leeds plays a crucial role in driving improved patient care through hi-tech advancements, according to Health Secretary Wes Streeting.
New research paints stark picture for young women in student employment Published 5 June 2025 Categories News | Research Employers, trade unions and education providers in England are being urged to come together to make employment fairer for students.
Boosting academic evidence in policymaking Published 4 June 2025 Categories Research | Society & Politics A national engagement project co-led by the University of Leeds is ramping up efforts to support and improve public policymaking.
Finding Ivy: A life worthy of life Published 2 June 2025 Categories Research Victims of a Nazi-led killing programme that targeted people with disabilities will be recognised in a new exhibition.
Leeds researcher completes Everest Marathon Published 2 June 2025 Categories Health | Global | Research A cancer and exercise researcher at the University of Leeds has completed the world’s highest marathon and a 6000m mountain climb, just over a year on from her incurable breast cancer diagnosis.
Empowering park staff to enhance safety for women Published 29 May 2025 Categories News | Research Park staff across England and Wales are to be trained in intervention techniques when they spot cases of women experiencing different forms of harassment in public spaces.
World universities come together Published 22 May 2025 Categories Global Global universities have re-affirmed their commitment to international partnership and development.
Inspiring career growth at Africa Week Published 22 May 2025 Categories University University leaders have joined up with those at the start of their careers to support female professional development.
Fighting back against superbugs Published 20 May 2025 Categories Global Researchers in the UK and India are working in partnership to address an urgent need to stop dentists over-prescribing antibiotics.
Breakthrough in anal cancer treatment Published 15 May 2025 Categories Research A kinder treatment for anal cancer involving a lower dose and shorter course of radiotherapy is more effective than traditional treatment, a clinical trial led by Leeds researchers has found.