City of Maths adds up for female students Published 22 June 2026 Categories Working with our region Girls from schools across the North have been inspired to study mathematics as Leeds marks its status as City of Maths.
Families invited to get creative on campus Published 19 June 2026 Categories Arts & Culture Families can dive into a day of art, music, theatre and making at the University of Leeds’ brand-new cultural open day, ‘play up’.
Leeds strengthens global top 100 position Published 18 June 2026 Categories Global The University of Leeds has risen nine places to 77th in the latest QS World University Rankings, strengthening its position among the world’s top 100 universities.
Supporting active travel in Leeds Published 18 June 2026 Categories Environment | Working with our region Leeds Anchor Network has launched a new active travel map on Clean Air Day (18 June) to encourage bike travel and wellbeing across the city and up to Otley.
Protecting insurance in a changing climate Published 16 June 2026 Categories Environment | Research | Business & Economy An early warning system that detects increasing levels of climate impacts is being developed by academics, insurance industry partners and the Met Office.
Major climate report shows Earth is getting hotter faster Published 11 June 2026 Categories Global | Environment | Research Strong and consistent evidence shows that the entire climate system is continuing to heat, driving rapid global warming.
Robotic treatment offers new hope for liver cancer patients Published 9 June 2026 Categories Science | Health | Research A 92-year-old woman from North Yorkshire has become the first UK patient to receive a pioneering robotic-assisted treatment for a liver tumour which previously had no viable options.
Trial shows e-cargo bikes can replace cars Published 4 June 2026 Categories Environment | Research A major trial of e-cargo bikes which saw dozens of families use them for shopping, leisure and commuting shows they have the potential to reduce car use and improve health, say researchers.
New rail tunnels could heat homes Published 1 June 2026 Categories Research New railways could hold the key to cleaner, cheaper heating, through using underground tunnels as a heat source.
Lifetime achievement award for top cancer specialist Published 27 May 2026 Categories Research A University of Leeds researcher whose work has improved the lives of thousands of cancer patients around the world has been presented with a prestigious lifetime achievement award.
Summiting Everest with incurable cancer Published 27 May 2026 Categories Research | Global | Health Leeds researcher Dr Shaunna Burke has become the first woman with stage four incurable cancer to summit Mount Everest, after reaching the peak at 3am on Saturday 23 May.
Successful breakthrough in new osteoarthritis medication trial Published 21 May 2026 Categories Health A new osteoarthritis medication has been shown to greatly relieve knee pain and boost mobility following a successful breakthrough trial.
Tackling India’s waste crisis Published 20 May 2026 Categories Global International research partnerships are driving progress towards cleaner cities, healthier communities and stronger environmental policies in India.
Moorland burning exposes millions to unsafe air pollution Published 19 May 2026 Categories Research Managed burning on moorland in the UK led to millions of people being exposed to unsafe levels of fine particulate pollution, according to research led by the University of Leeds and the RSPB.
Curious families discover Leeds research Published 14 May 2026 Categories Working with our region The University is hosting its free flagship family event Be Curious – when the campus opens its doors and welcomes in children from across the region.