Cattle grazing boosts nature recovery in Yorkshire Dales
Cattle grazing at a nature reserve in the Yorkshire Dales has increased plant diversity by over 40% according to research by the University of Leeds.
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Funding boost for student learning
A University of Leeds alum has secured £260,000 funding to propel their AI study assistant business.
Chancellor joins leading trade unionist to speak at campus event
Big tech and finance are driving inequality while right wing populism threatens women’s rights in the 21st century, according to a trailblazing trade unionist who will speak at the University.
Leeds alumni elected as Maths Fellows
Leeds alumni, staff and former staff member have been elected as inaugural Fellows of the Academy for the Mathematical Sciences.
University awarded Bronze Race Equality Charter
The University of Leeds has achieved a Bronze Race Equality Charter award from Advance HE, recognising the depth and integrity to understand and commit to address racial inequalities.
Partnership boost for volunteers
The University has joined forces with over 30 local organisations to develop an online course for volunteers – which is now available absolutely free.
Tropical forests generate rainfall worth billions
Tropical forests help to generate vast amounts of rainfall each year, adding weight to arguments for protecting them as water and climate pressures increase, say researchers.
Award-winning apprentices
An engineering firm apprentice who won an accolade for his outstanding contributions says the experience of his apprenticeship has “influenced almost all aspects of working life”.
Clean water to reduce preventable deaths
Researchers from the University of Leeds are helping to strengthen sanitation systems across sub‑Saharan Africa and South Asia.
Students quiz AI business expert
Students have received top tips on building a career in Artificial Intelligence and machine learning from a leading Google executive.