Funding boost for space science project Published 11 March 2024 Categories Global | Science A pioneering radio astronomy project, introducing skills and expertise to countries across Sub-Saharan Africa, has received a funding boost to continue its transformational work.
Socially prescribed creative play boosts wellbeing Published 11 March 2024 Categories Health Socially prescribed creative play helps children and their parents develop new skills and promotes wellbeing, a new study has found.
Appointment of lay members of the University Council Published 11 March 2024 Categories University The University Council is seeking to appoint several high-calibre individuals with broad leadership qualities, who can add value to its work as the University’s governing body.
Celebrating Muslims in the North Published 8 March 2024 Categories Society & Politics Trailblazing contributions of Muslims living and working in the North of England are being celebrated in a new museum display, based on University of Leeds research.
Training park staff to increase women's safety Published 8 March 2024 Categories Society & Politics Parks staff and volunteers in West Yorkshire are being trained to intervene when they spot cases of discrimination, harassment or bullying in public spaces.
Israel and Gaza: a message of support for all in our community Published 8 March 2024 Categories Statements The University and Leeds University Union continue to express their support for all in our community who are being affected by the terrible ongoing situation in Israel and Gaza.
Nanosurgical tool could be key to cancer breakthrough Published 7 March 2024 Categories Science A nanosurgical tool - about 500 times thinner than a human hair - could give insights into cancer treatment resistance that no other technology has been able to do, according to a new study.
Government backs National Poetry Centre on Leeds campus Published 7 March 2024 Categories Arts & Culture The National Poetry Centre, which will be based on the University of Leeds campus and led by the Poet Laureate, has received significant funding from the Government.
Cleaner’s photos show campus through the seasons Published 4 March 2024 Categories University Photographs by a University cleaner that highlight the important work of the grounds and gardening team on campus have gone on show in a new exhibition.
Climate change disrupts seasonal flow of rivers Published 29 February 2024 Categories Environment Climate change is disrupting the seasonal flow of rivers in the far northern latitudes of America, Russia and Europe, posing a threat to water security and ecosystems, according to new research.
Boosting UK economy by £38 billion Published 28 February 2024 Categories Business & Economy Leading research-intensive universities, including Leeds, contribute almost £38 billion to the UK economy, analysis has revealed.
Investment to improve health outcomes Published 26 February 2024 Categories Business & Economy University of Leeds spinout adsilico has received an investment boost to scale up its ground-breaking work and accelerate life-saving benefits for patients.
Off the deep end: Atlantic rowing record smashed by Leeds alum Published 23 February 2024 Categories Alumni When Hatty Carder was asked to organise a rowing team to race across the Atlantic, she never imagined stepping into the boat herself – let alone setting a new world record.
Journalism students go on air in former Channel 4 set Published 22 February 2024 Categories Working with business | Working with our region | Arts & Culture Leeds journalism students are using a cutting-edge studio inherited from Channel 4 for the first time, showcasing their work in front of key members of the broadcaster's team.
Side effects of wide scale forestation could reduce carbon removal Published 22 February 2024 Categories Environment The side effects of large-scale forestation initiatives could reduce the CO2 removal benefits by up to a third.