News

Step into Leeds’ theatrical past with new heritage walking trail

Published

2 November 2016

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Arts & Culture

Leeds’ rich theatrical history can now be easily explored on foot using a new heritage walking trail.

High hopes for University’s five Rio Paralympians

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7 September 2016

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University

The athletic ability of five University of Leeds sports stars will be tested to the limit during the Paralympics, which begin today in Rio de Janiero.

University of Leeds alumni competing in Olympic Games

Published

8 August 2016

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University

Four University of Leeds alumni are part of the TeamGB squad in the Olympic Games which is carrying the hopes of the nation on its shoulders.

Starting gun fired on £5m sports facility fit for Olympians

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26 July 2016

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University

Work has started on a £5m University of Leeds sports development that will enhance facilities for cycling and triathlon in the region.

The Leeds way: world triathlon winners

Published

7 June 2016

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University

Hometown heroes Alistair and Jonny Brownlee commanded the World Triathlon Series in Leeds this weekend, following the news that Leeds-based athletes dominate this summer’s Rio Olympics squad.

Guardian University Award for Enterprise

Published

16 March 2016

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Working with business | University

Leeds has won a national Guardian University Award for its enterprising approach to supporting students.

New Brussels office: influencing EU research policy

Published

10 February 2016

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University

The White Rose University Consortium has established a Brussels office as part of a long-term strategy to influence EU research policy.

Proactive in Paris - COP21

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30 November 2015

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Science | Environment

Scientists and world leaders are convening in Paris to tackle climate change, and the University of Leeds is well represented at the talks, offering a wealth of expertise in climate change science.

Entrepreneurial University of the Year

Published

27 November 2015

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Working with business | University

The University of Leeds has been named ‘Entrepreneurial University of the Year’ at the Times Higher Education Awards.

Leeds ranks third best in UK for student employability

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26 November 2015

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University

The University of Leeds has been ranked third in the UK for the employability of its graduates.

Investing in Knowledge, Creating Opportunity

Published

18 November 2015

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Research and innovation | News | Research

A specially commissioned report captures the scale of the University’s economic, social and cultural impact.

National Award for University Entrepreneurship

Published

10 November 2015

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University

The University of Leeds has won The Duke of York Award for University Entrepreneurship.

Is the end in sight for reading glasses?

Published

15 October 2015

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Working with business | Science

A University of Leeds researcher is developing a new eye lens, made from the same material found in smartphone and TV screens, which could restore long-sightedness in older people.

Entrepreneurial spirit at the University

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10 September 2015

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University | Business & Economy

The University’s work in supporting enterprising students is being showcased at a series of national award ceremonies this autumn.

The new library: bees, booths and broadband

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7 July 2015

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University

It has 50,000 bees living in hives on the roof; over 900 new study places connected to superfast broadband; it has 150,000 books - with hundreds of thousands more publications available online.