Working with our region News

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Climate curiosity on campus

Published
26 March 2026
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Working with our region

The University of Leeds has opened its doors to 90 schoolchildren for a mock climate change conference, delivered through engaging games and activities.

Tracy Brabin Mayor of West Yorkshire with a large group of delegates.

Supporting West Yorkshire on the international stage

Published
18 March 2026
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Working with our region
Global

A delegation from the University of Leeds has supported the Mayor of West Yorkshire on an international trade mission to Switzerland and Germany.

Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire with the 19 Mayor's Challenge finalists.

Tackling health inequalities across West Yorkshire

Published
18 March 2026
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Working with business
Working with our region

A business founded by a University of Leeds alum has won £100,000 of funding to commercialise its wearable health technology.

Andrew Fowler speaking to Mark Sewards, MP.

Unlocking regional growth

Published
10 March 2026
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Working with business
Working with our region

A Leeds MP heard how the University of Leeds is playing a crucial role in driving regional economic growth.

Rachel Reeves standing at the dispatch box in the House of Commons

Chancellor joins leading trade unionist to speak at campus event

Published
23 February 2026
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Working with our region
University

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.

A grand stone civic building with tall twin clock towers, large arched windows, and a columned entrance stands under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. The open square in front of the building has a few people walking across wide paved area.

Partnership boost for volunteers

Published
18 February 2026
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Working with our region

The University has joined forces with over 30 local organisations to develop an online course for volunteers – which is now available absolutely free.

Alastair Wood

Award-winning apprentices

Published
16 February 2026
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Working with our region

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”.

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Astronomy course to support UK moonsighters

Published
15 January 2026
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Working with our region

A new project which aims to provide Muslim communities across the UK with the skills to host local astronomy hubs and moongazing events has been established.

Chief Constable John Robins stands in a classroom in front of young students talking to them about knife crime.

Teenagers turn detectives on campus

Published
15 December 2025
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Working with our region

Schoolchildren were sworn in as 'junior detectives' on the University of Leeds campus as part of a knife reduction campaign.

A tiny house made of colourful blocks is surrounded by fairy lights, with a miniature street lamp, on a grassy floor.

Artworks for all ages illuminate campus

Published
15 October 2025
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Research
Working with our region
Arts & Culture

Music, magic and mind-bending research are transforming the University of Leeds campus for its most ambitious contribution to Light Night yet.