Higher carbon tax on luxury goods, say researchers Published 11 July 2023 Categories Society & Politics A carbon tax based on the purpose of using goods and services would be fairer and more likely to deliver climate justice, say ecological economists.
Campus bear Spectrum joins the Leeds Bear Hunt Published 6 July 2023 Categories News | University We have a visitor here at the University of Leeds – and Spectrum the bear can’t wait to meet the people of Leeds this summer.
Inspiring the next generation of data scientists Published 5 July 2023 Categories Science Excited pupils explored virtual landscapes and learned new digital skills when they visited state-of-the-art facilities at the University of Leeds.
The University of Leeds celebrates 75 years of the NHS Published 5 July 2023 Categories Health The NHS is 75 years old today – and University of Leeds staff and alumni have honoured the milestone by describing what the much-loved institution means to them.
‘Workplace AI revolution isn’t happening yet,’ survey shows Published 4 July 2023 Categories Business & Economy The UK risks a growing divide between organisations who have invested in new, artificial intelligence-enabled digital technologies and those who haven’t, new research suggests.
Medieval knights clash swords on campus Published 3 July 2023 Categories Arts & Culture Europe’s largest Medieval celebration is taking place in Leeds with over 2,500 enthusiasts from 60 countries coming together both in person and virtually to immerse themselves in the Middle Ages.
University – a ‘convening power’ in climate action Published 3 July 2023 Categories Environment | Working with our region Businesses need to become more sustainable or risk not being able to cope with the shocks of future climate change.
Brontë literary treasures on public display together for first time Published 30 June 2023 Categories Arts & Culture | Research Handwritten poems, miniature books and printed first editions are going on display at the University of Leeds in a free exhibition tracing the evolution of the Brontës into literary icons.
Cocktail of drugs keeps aggressive form of bone marrow cancer at bay Published 29 June 2023 Categories Health | Research Combining five existing drugs can keep a highly aggressive type of bone marrow cancer at bay for longer, an innovative trial co-led by the University of Leeds has shown.
Alumni support takes Leeds to South Korea Published 28 June 2023 Categories Research | Alumni Each year, a pioneering exchange programme enables students from the University of Leeds and KAIST University to tackle global challenges together.
Rescued crayfish find new home at Bodington Pond Published 28 June 2023 Categories Environment A rescued population of endangered white clawed crayfish that were in danger of being wiped out have been moved to the University’s Bodington Pond, where they can thrive and breed.
Leeds announces plans to fund 25 PhD ‘Pride Scholarships’ Published 28 June 2023 Categories Alumni The University intends to raise a significant seven-figure sum to ‘advance LGBT equality around the world’ and become a world leader in LGBT research.
Recognition for nursing twins on 75th anniversary of NHS Published 28 June 2023 Categories Alumni During their studies, nurses Dhionis and Marineo Llanaj worked on intensive care, saving the lives of Covid-19 patients. As the NHS turns 75, a global award nomination recognises their contributions.
Sustainability project helps students connect with Leeds Published 27 June 2023 Categories News | Environment Students have shared their experiences of how they connected with the city of Leeds through a project aimed at increasing environmental awareness.
Leeds ranked 75th globally in QS World University Rankings Published 27 June 2023 Categories University The University has climbed 11 places in the 2024 QS World University Rankings to 75th in the world.