Come and Be Curious about university research Published 18 March 2019 Categories University A free, family-friendly open day on Saturday 30 March will give an insight into some of the University’s most engaging research.
New perspective on changing travel conditions in Arctic communities Published 18 March 2019 Categories Global | Environment Inuit communities’ travel skills and regional knowledge have helped mitigate the effects of Arctic climate change on travel conditions, according to a new study.
Large-scale research plans for engineering and technology Published 14 March 2019 Categories Working with business | Technology Leeds City Council’s Plans Panel has given the green light to support the University’s application to develop a site that will host large-scale research and experimental facilities.
Statement Published 12 March 2019 Categories Statements University of Leeds statement: Leeds University Union's Better Union forum (11/03/19)
Climate change threatens rainfall for agriculture Published 11 March 2019 Categories Global | Environment A new study suggests climate change will significantly alter rainfall patterns for key agricultural regions, but the worst effects could be mitigated by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Massive twin star snuggles close to its stellar sibling Published 11 March 2019 Categories Technology | Science Astronomers have discovered a binary star system with the closest high-mass young stellar objects ever measured, providing a valuable “laboratory” to test theories on high mass binary star formation.
Swallows and Armenians – reappraising a children’s classic Published 8 March 2019 Categories Arts & Culture John, Susan, Titty, Roger. The fictional Walker children are much-loved characters in Arthur Ransome’s Swallows and Amazons – a quintessentially English family in an archetypal children’s classic.
Opening up pioneering Jewish historian’s treasured collection Published 8 March 2019 Categories Arts & Culture Looked at from one side, it’s the leather sole of a child’s shoe, a scarce resource re-purposed during wartime.
Universities Minister visits Leeds on University Mental Health Day Published 7 March 2019 Categories University Chris Skidmore, Minister of State for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation, visited the University today to learn more about mental health support for students.
Celebrating apprenticeships at Leeds Published 5 March 2019 Categories University As part of National Apprenticeship Week, the University is celebrating the early success of its apprenticeship programmes.
Research spotlight Published 28 February 2019 Categories University February roundup of some of the latest research and education stories from the University.
PhD opportunities to transform healthcare through AI Published 21 February 2019 Categories Technology | Health The University has announced 50 fully-funded PhD researcher places to unlock the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in medical diagnosis and care.
Smoking may limit body’s ability to fight skin cancer Published 18 February 2019 Categories Science | Health Melanoma patients with a history of smoking cigarettes are 40 per cent less likely to survive their skin cancer than people who have never smoked, according to new research.
Leeds helps Institute of Coding launch £4.8 million digital skills drive Published 18 February 2019 Categories Working with business | Technology The University of Leeds has partnered with the Institute of Coding and FutureLearn to create new online courses to support the next generation of digital talent.
Making a difference: Student volunteering Published 11 February 2019 Categories University As National Student Volunteering Week kicks off this week, the University is celebrating the impact student volunteers have on local, national and international communities.