Leeds transported to the Middle Ages
Falconry, fashion and fighting with swords took thousands of visitors to the University of Leeds back to the Middle Ages.
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Penicillin allergy testing needed to fight antibiotic resistance
Removing incorrect penicillin allergy labels on GP records could combat antibiotic resistance and save lives, an NIHR-funded clinical trial led by the University of Leeds has found.
Animal-inspired AI robot learns to navigate unfamiliar terrain
Researchers have developed an AI system that enables a four-legged robot to adapt its gait to different, unfamiliar terrain, just like a real animal, in what is believed to be a world first.
Online toolkit to improve autistic children's dental health
A new, free, online support package aims to empower parents of young autistic children to look after their dental health – and reduce levels of tooth decay and surgery.
Strong progress across all areas in National Student Survey
The University of Leeds has seen progress across all areas of the 2025 National Student Survey (NSS), with positive gains in every theme and question.
University granted Sanctuary status
An academic who left his home country of Afghanistan with his wife and young daughter to pursue a new life in the UK has hailed the support from the CARA fellowship as “a window of hope”.
Protecting and preserving knowledge
Libraries have a key role to play in fighting the misuse of information and helping people to connect in a digital age.
Driving innovation and growth
Leeds-based start-ups are receiving expert guidance to accelerate their business plans, thanks to a collaboration between universities and an innovation specialist.
'It was such a relief': Prescribed play boosts parents’ mental health
A creative play programme has significantly improved new parents’ and carers’ mental health, according to research by the Universities of Leeds and Huddersfield.
New fossils reveal climate tipping point in most famous mass extinction
The collapse of tropical forests during Earth’s most catastrophic extinction event was the primary cause of the prolonged global warming which followed, according to new research.