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 strengthens position in Knowledge Exchange Framework Published 23 September 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).
Expedition examines carbon impact of bottom trawling Published 17 September 2026 Categories Environment | Research Leeds researchers have played a key role in a pioneering study in the Irish Sea. It aims to address critical evidence gaps on the impact of bottom trawling on seabed carbon storage.
High Praise for Caribbean Robotics Programme Published 7 September 2026 Categories Global | Research | Health | Science A Caribbean-led programme developing the region’s next generation of surgical robotics and healthcare AI researchers has completed its largest programme to date at the University of Leeds.
Landmark trial offers new treatment option for early-stage rectal cancer Published 24 August 2026 Categories Health | Research Cancer patients have avoided the need for major surgery and a permanent colostomy bag after taking part in a major international trial co-led by the Universities of Leeds and Birmingham.
Clubbing boosts wellbeing for women in midlife Published 19 August 2026 Categories Research | Arts & Culture More than nine in ten women over 40 who attend clubbing events report wellbeing benefits, a survey by University of Leeds researchers has found.
Dialect detectives search for original study participants Published 3 August 2026 Categories Research | Arts & Culture Linguistics experts are searching for folk from Norwich who took part in a seminal study in 1968, to learn about how their accents have changed since childhood.
Tree cover is key to cooling cities Published 30 July 2026 Categories Research | Environment Trees in urban areas are highly effective in reducing harmful heat exposure and improving outdoor comfort in cities, according to a new study.
Leeds psychologist develops puzzle that can tell you how fast you think Published 27 July 2026 Categories Research A puzzle which can tell players how fast they think on their feet has been developed by a University of Leeds researcher.
Exploring the Otley Run’s impact through song Published 17 July 2026 Categories Research | Arts & Culture Headingley’s famous fancy-dress pub crawl and its impacts on residents are being explored in a new song, to be performed by a community choir along the route.