How can we protect public service media? Published 18 December 2025 Categories Research | Arts & Culture As the review of the BBC’s governance kicks off, a Leeds researcher argues that values of universality, diversity and independence must be kept at the heart of reforms.
International report reveals atmospheric impact of Hunga eruption Published 18 December 2025 Categories Science | Environment An international assessment report provides definitive statements on the atmospheric impacts from a huge volcanic eruption in 2022.
UK to rejoin Erasmus+ Published 17 December 2025 Categories Society & Politics The government has confirmed that the UK will rejoin Erasmus+ from 2027.
Making IVF accessible for all Published 15 December 2025 Categories Business & Economy University of Leeds spinout IVFmicro has received a £3.5m investment that will improve outcomes for patients undergoing fertility treatment.
Weaving sustainability into fashion Published 15 December 2025 Categories University A Mexican fashion designer who came to the UK to explore textile sustainability and now supports global efforts to reduce emissions, says the University of Leeds helped her achieve her dream.
Teenagers turn detectives on campus Published 15 December 2025 Categories Working with our region Schoolchildren were sworn in as 'junior detectives' on the University of Leeds campus as part of a knife reduction campaign.
Learning cross-cultural skills in Japan Published 15 December 2025 Categories Global Students have learnt valuable cross-cultural skills whilst working for an automotive component business in Japan.
Improving children’s wellbeing through the arts Published 12 December 2025 Categories Arts & Culture | Research The arts and creativity are crucial for children’s wellbeing, but funding cuts have removed this lifeline for many children growing up in disadvantage and poor health, research shows.
Graduate celebrates design success Published 11 December 2025 Categories University A student who wowed judges with her logo design for an international university partnership has described her studies in Leeds as an “inspiring and enriching experience”.
EVs 'just as safe for pedestrians' Published 9 December 2025 Categories Research | Environment Electric vehicles (EVs) are no more dangerous to pedestrians than traditional petrol or diesel cars, according to a new study.
Festival of languages and cultures reaches thousands Published 9 December 2025 Categories Arts & Culture This year’s Leeds City of Languages festival has reached 10,000 people across Yorkshire and beyond.
Keeping children away from crime Published 4 December 2025 Categories Society & Politics | Research Children are being pulled into the youth justice system because their early health, education and care needs are not being addressed, according to a new Child of the North report.
Learning to spot AI generated faces Published 4 December 2025 Categories Science | Research Five minutes of training can significantly improve people's ability to identify fake faces created by artificial intelligence, new research shows.
Creating future AI leaders Published 3 December 2025 Categories Technology | Society & Politics Students on a unique new course will learn sought-after leadership skills in how to responsibly manage Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Cycling project praised by South African government Published 1 December 2025 Categories Global A project supported by the University of Leeds since 2016 has helped 10,000 youngsters in South Africa to learn vital cycle skills.