University to lead £6.5m financial innovation programme Published 22 October 2026 Categories Working with our region The University of Leeds is leading a new £6.5 million programme that brings together financial institutions, researchers and technology providers.
Language students facing uneven access to universities Published 20 October 2026 Categories Society & Politics | Research Language courses are shrinking at universities that require grades below AAB at A-level, causing ‘cold spots’ to grow for disadvantaged students.
Driving innovation in the north Published 20 October 2026 Categories Global | Business & Economy Startup businesses from across the north took part in a global pitching competition, held at the University of Leeds for the first time.
Leeds and Georgia strengthen ties Published 13 October 2026 Categories Global The University of Leeds and University of Georgia, Athens (UGA) have signed a long-term agreement to deepen collaboration in a range of areas including medicine and health.
Five things for alumni to look out for at Light Night Leeds Published 13 October 2026 Categories Alumni Alumni can return to campus to enjoy research-inspired artworks and performances for Light Night Leeds.
Leeds strengthens position in Knowledge Exchange Framework Published 7 October 2026 Categories Research | University | Working with our region Work to support local growth and regeneration across the region has strengthened the University of Leeds’ performance in the Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF).
Leeds helps students overcome barriers Published 7 October 2026 Categories University A Leeds librarian who left school at 13 with no qualifications has praised the 'transformative' impact of her University of Leeds degree.
Illuminating ideas take over campus Published 6 October 2026 Categories Working with our region | Research | Arts & Culture From galaxies far away to the growing forest at Gair Wood, research-inspired artworks and performances are taking over campus for Light Night Leeds.
Leeds moves up world rankings Published 1 October 2026 Categories University The University of Leeds has continued its upward trajectory in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings.
Major trial examines no-sugar sweetened soft drinks Published 1 October 2026 Categories Science | Health The University of Leeds has collaborated on a major new trial examining non-nutritive sweeteners (NNS) in soft drinks.
Students boost design skills with REMAP charity Published 25 September 2026 Categories Technology | Working with our region Students undertook a partnership with a charity over the summer to design and manufacture bespoke equipment for disabled people.
Food ingredients spinout set for growth Published 17 September 2026 Categories Business & Economy A food technology company that supports healthier eating is set to double its workforce and expand into new international markets following a £7.5 million investment boost.
Expedition examines carbon impact of bottom trawling Published 17 September 2026 Categories Environment | Research Leeds researchers have played a key role in a pioneering study in the Irish Sea. It aims to address critical evidence gaps on the impact of bottom trawling on seabed carbon storage.
Ofsted praises University degree apprenticeships Published 15 September 2026 Categories Working with our region Ofsted inspectors have praised the University of Leeds for producing high-quality apprentices, with many of them achieving distinction grades.
New trial helps high-risk blood cancer patients live longer Published 8 September 2026 Categories Health | Science The University of Leeds has collaborated on new research that helps high-risk cancer patients live longer.