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Inspiring the next generation of data scientists

Published
Wednesday 5th 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.

Three high school pupils wearing VR headsets and using VR hand controls, seated in front of a screen showing a hospital scene

Medieval knights clash swords on campus

Published
Monday 3rd 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.

Two knights in chainmail fight with swords in front of a crowd of spectators.

Alumni support takes Leeds to South Korea

Published
Wednesday 28th June, 2023
Categories
Alumni

Each year, a pioneering exchange programme enables students from the University of Leeds and KAIST University to tackle global challenges together.

Group of KAIST and Leeds students smile and laugh for a group photo on the grass

Rescued crayfish find new home at Bodington Pond

Published
Wednesday 28th 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.

An Environment Agency worker holds a crayfish in a field.