Artwork proposed for Leeds park to make it feel safer for women
An artwork project is to be designed by community groups for Woodhouse Moor in Leeds with the aim of making the space more welcoming for women.
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Landmark building hosts new maths school
Leeds Mathematics School has welcomed its first cohort of 70 students to the former Leeds Building Society headquarters.
Leeds launches landmark early years research project
Improving the life chances of children in Leeds during their first 1,000 days is the focus of an ambitious new research project by the University of Leeds.
Replanting lost woodlands cuts the risk of extreme flooding
Pioneering research will for the first time monitor how the creation of England’s biggest new native woodland could help stave off the worst effects of climate change, such as flooding.
Art, music and performances shine on campus for Light Night
Visitors can experience the magic of the UK’s largest annual arts and lights festival, Light Night, on the University of Leeds campus on 12 and 13 October.
Fresh support for care-experienced students
Higher Education (HE) providers across West Yorkshire have developed a collaborative response to support care-experienced students.
Leading the way in knowledge exchange
The University of Leeds remains a leading higher education institution for knowledge exchange, according to Research England.
Living wall on campus will honour precious peatlands
An artist is collaborating with a community arts group to create a living wall for the University of Leeds, inspired by carbon-storing peatlands.
Booking opens for Ilkley Literature Festival’s golden anniversary
Tickets are now on sale for the Ilkley Literature Festival, which is celebrating its 50th year with a headline slot by Leeds Professor of Poetry Simon Armitage.
University – a ‘convening power’ in climate action
Businesses need to become more sustainable or risk not being able to cope with the shocks of future climate change.