First cohort of graduates on PwC degree apprenticeship Published 26 August 2022 Categories Business & Economy The first PwC apprentices to complete a technology degree apprenticeship at the University have graduated, with 31 out of the 34-strong class being awarded a first-class honours degree.
Leeds mathematician elected to distinguished fellowship Published 25 August 2022 Categories Technology | Science A Leeds professor has been awarded a prestigious fellowship to investigate one of the most complex areas of maths in astrophysics.
Shark impact on fishing communities Published 24 August 2022 Categories Science | Environment People who make a living fishing off the coral reefs around the Maldives say their daily income is down by almost a quarter due to sharks stealing their catch.
Helping patients manage long COVID at home Published 24 August 2022 Categories Health | Coronavirus A test to help patients manage long COVID at home has been developed.
Understanding why deadly brain cancer comes back Published 22 August 2022 Categories Health The deadliest form of brain cancer returns because tumours adapt to treatment by recruiting help from nearby healthy tissue, say researchers who are trying to find a cure for the disease.
Eurovision: One Leeds graduate’s road to success in the song contest Published 22 August 2022 Categories Alumni TV and digital broadcast producer Joe Mason discusses his part in turning around the UK’s fortunes in Eurovision.
Ilkley Literature Festival programme announced with Leeds as partner Published 18 August 2022 Categories University | Arts & Culture The University is an official partner of Ilkley Literature Festival, which launches its 2022 programme today.
Major Leeds art prize showcases graduate talent Published 17 August 2022 Categories Arts & Culture | University This year’s FUAM Graduate Art Prize highlights thought-provoking work on gender and digital identity.
Sam Dickinson: the race to Commonwealth gold Published 12 August 2022 Categories Alumni Sam Dickinson (Sports Science and Physiology 2019) returns from the Commonwealth Games 2022 with a gold medal from the triathlon mixed relay.
Female vegetarians at greater risk of hip fracture Published 11 August 2022 Categories Research | Science | Health A study of more than 26,000 middle-aged UK women reveals those with a vegetarian diet had a 33% higher risk of hip fracture compared to regular meat-eaters.
Leeds academics recognised for outstanding contribution to student experience Published 4 August 2022 Categories University Three academics at the University of Leeds have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to higher education with National Teaching Fellowships.
Extended drug treatment for life threatening infections Published 1 August 2022 Categories Science | Health | Research Hospital patients who develop infections where 10% of sufferers die will be offered double the traditional course of antibiotics in a new trial.
Saurav Ghosal: Star of India Published 27 July 2022 Categories Alumni Indian squash star Saurav Ghosal (Economics and Management 2008) honed his skills whilst studying at Leeds, and aims to add Commonwealth gold to his illustrious medal collection at Birmingham 2022.
Leeds professor elected to British Academy Published 26 July 2022 Categories University | Society & Politics A leading law academic at Leeds has been made a Fellow of the British Academy.