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England Womens rugby player Ellie Kildunne wears red and green honorary graduate robes and smiles at the camera

Honorary Degrees recognise success 

Published
16 July 2026
Categories
University

England rugby star Ellie Kildunne MBE and renowned political correspondent Steve Rosenberg are among those recognised with honorary degrees by the University of Leeds.

Professor Dame Angela McLean giving her keynote speech in the Esther Simpson building.

Chief Scientific Adviser sees Leeds research in action

Published
15 July 2026
Categories
Science | University

Putting world-leading research at the heart of political decision-making is vital in tackling global issues, the Government’s Chief Scientific Adviser told a Leeds audience.

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West African partners visit Leeds for key collaboration

Published
14 July 2026
Categories
Alumni

Researchers and meteorological professionals from Ghana and Senegal visited the University as part of a groundbreaking initiative to co-design a more accurate forecasting system in West Africa.

A lake surrounded by trees and mountains

Understanding Earth’s past temperatures

Published
9 July 2026
Categories
Global | Environment | Research

The Earth’s temperature has been much cooler in the past than previously thought, meaning it could be moving towards the warmest it’s ever been.

A figure stands by the lake in Roundhay Park in Leeds. The lake is reflecting the bright blue sky.

Park users call for increased safety and better access

Published
9 July 2026
Categories
Working with our region

Most park users in Leeds and Bradford visit at least once a week and are satisfied with their facilities, but many avoid green spaces after dark or when they are overcrowded according to a new study.

Ben Pickering stands holding the camera he has built to enhance weather forecasting from local weather stations.

Spark awards forecast great futures

Published
7 July 2026
Categories
Business & Economy

A meteorologist aiming to make weather forecasting more accurate is one of three winners of an inaugural prize at the University of Leeds.

A group of four reenactors dressed in armour walk towards the camera in a row, on Beech Grove Plaza at the University of Leeds.

Campus opens up for hands-on history

Published
6 July 2026
Categories
Research | University

A living window into the Middle Ages opens this week at the University of Leeds, as Making Leeds Medieval returns with a day of historical spectacle.

Long view of the exterior of the Parkinson Building, looking uphill.

New joint school launched in China

Published
23 June 2026
Categories
Global

The University of Leeds and the University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB) have announced the creation of a new joint school.

Two images side by side of Loic Chave. In the first they are holding a book, smiling at the camera, and in the second they are sat on stage holding a microphone

New inductee into Leeds Pride List

Published
23 June 2026
Categories
Alumni

Loïc Chave has been named the 26th member of the Leeds Pride List, which celebrates LGBTQ+ individuals and allies from the University community making a positive impact in the pride space.