EVs 'just as safe for pedestrians'
Electric vehicles (EVs) are no more dangerous to pedestrians than traditional petrol or diesel cars, according to a new study.
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Festival of languages and cultures reaches thousands
This year’s Leeds City of Languages festival has reached 10,000 people across Yorkshire and beyond.
Keeping children away from crime
Children are being pulled into the youth justice system because their early health, education and care needs are not being addressed, according to a new Child of the North report.
Learning to spot AI generated faces
Five minutes of training can significantly improve people's ability to identify fake faces created by artificial intelligence, new research shows.
Creating future AI leaders
Students on a unique new course will learn sought-after leadership skills in how to responsibly manage Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Cycling project praised by South African government
A project supported by the University of Leeds since 2016 has helped 10,000 youngsters in South Africa to learn vital cycle skills.
Post-Covid school attendance crisis hitting disadvantaged children hardest
School attendance across England still hasn’t recovered for many children since the pandemic - and the gap between rich and poor pupils is growing, experts warn.
Accents at work: share your story
UK workers are being asked to share their experiences of how their accents influence life at work, in an anonymous survey as part of University of Leeds research.
University’s textile heritage honoured
One of the UK’s most prestigious educational honours has been awarded to the University of Leeds for 150 years of textile research.
North Sea partnership drives sustainability
A partnership between UK and Norwegian universities is building a more sustainable future for the North Sea.