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Leeds community recognised in royal honours

Published
Saturday 17th June, 2023
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University

A civil engineer who has conducted pioneering research into the performance and durability of concrete has been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours.

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Leeds community recognised by royal honours

Published
Saturday 17th June, 2023
Categories
University

A civil engineer who has conducted pioneering research into the performance and durability of concrete has been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours.

An image of Professor Basheer, smiling and wearing a suit

Prestigious chemistry award for Leeds academic

Published
Tuesday 13th June, 2023
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News
Science
University

A leading research scientist at the University of Leeds who develops computer models to understand how ageing and artificial implants affect the tissues in our body has won a prestigious award.

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Art graduates ask the art world: Can you let us in?

Published
Thursday 8th June, 2023
Categories
University
Arts & Culture

Talented emerging artists who have persevered through the turbulent years of Covid are bursting onto the art scene with a plea to “let us in”, as the Lord Mayor of Leeds opens their degree show.

The Lord Mayor of Leeds Al Garthwaite and others look at bright pink and yellow sculptures, as a student explains the work

Strategic Agreement marks new University collaboration

Published
Tuesday 6th June, 2023
Categories
University
Global

The University of Leeds has signed a strategic partnership with the University of Pretoria that commits to tackling some of the world's most pressing challenges.

University of Leeds and University of Pretoria Vice Chancellors holding up signed agreement with a group of people standing up behind them.

'Global North owes $170 trillion for excessive CO2 emissions'

Published
Monday 5th June, 2023
Categories
Society & Politics
Environment

Industrialised nations responsible for excessive levels of CO2 emissions could be liable for $170 trillion in compensation by 2050 to ensure climate change targets are met, say researchers.

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