Behind the scenes of social class on TV Published 13 October 2023 Categories Working with business | Arts & Culture A Leeds researcher has teamed up with the BBC, Channel 4 and Candour Productions to analyse the role of social class, on screen and behind the scenes of TV production.
Over 40 percent of Antarctica’s ice shelves are smaller Published 13 October 2023 Categories Global | Science | Environment | Research 71 of the 162 ice shelves that surround Antarctica have reduced in volume over 25 years from 1997 to 2021, with a net release of 7.5 trillion tonnes of meltwater into the oceans, say scientists.
Inspirational Professor launches Black Female Academics' Network Published 12 October 2023 Categories News A trailblazing academic, who is one of only 61 Black Women Professors in the UK, has launched a global network aimed at supporting and upskilling other Black female academics.
Boosting Yorkshire MedTech industry Published 9 October 2023 Categories Health A major funding boost will help transform the thriving Medical Technology (MedTech) business community in Yorkshire.
Researchers identify largest ever solar storm in tree rings Published 9 October 2023 Categories News | Science An international team of scientists have discovered a huge spike in radiocarbon levels 14,300 years ago by analysing ancient tree-rings found in the French Alps.
HELIX digital innovation space launches Published 5 October 2023 Categories Technology | University A cutting-edge digital learning space for students, staff and the local community has opened at the University of Leeds.
Research reveals striking inequalities in NHS heart care Published 5 October 2023 Categories Research and innovation | Health | Research Stark inequalities in diagnosis and treatment of four of the most common heart conditions in the UK have been revealed in new research.
Art, music and performances shine on campus for Light Night Published 4 October 2023 Categories Working with our region | Arts & Culture | Research Visitors can experience the magic of the UK’s largest annual arts and lights festival, Light Night, on the University of Leeds campus on 12 and 13 October.
Professor Simone Buitendijk to step down as Vice-Chancellor and President Published 4 October 2023 Categories Statements Professor Simone Buitendijk today announced her intention to step down as Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Leeds.
‘Women should not feel they have to take a backseat’ - Dame Sharon White Published 2 October 2023 Categories Working with business | Society & Politics Dame Sharon White, who chairs the John Lewis Partnership, will share her personal journey as a female leader for the latest public lecture in a University of Leeds series celebrating strong women.
Investing in carbon removal Published 28 September 2023 Categories Environment | Business & Economy | Working with business A spinout company from the University of Leeds has received investment to scale up its pioneering carbon dioxide removal technology.
Fresh support for care-experienced students Published 28 September 2023 Categories Working with our region | University Higher Education (HE) providers across West Yorkshire have developed a collaborative response to support care-experienced students.
Leading the way in knowledge exchange Published 27 September 2023 Categories University | Working with our region | Working with business The University of Leeds remains a leading higher education institution for knowledge exchange, according to Research England.
An ice cream revolution starting in Leeds Published 27 September 2023 Categories Alumni Founder and director of Northern Bloc Dirk Mischendahl is doing ice cream differently. The serial entrepreneur returned to Leeds to support enterprising students starting their own business journeys.
Antarctica’s glacial border migrates for miles with the tide Published 26 September 2023 Categories News | Research New measurements of how boundary between onshore glacier and floating ice shelf glides back-and- forth could help predict melting.