Who should pay for our parks?
A new report has called for a national debate on who should pay for the UK’s much-loved public parks and green spaces.
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Budgeting for our future climate
A new framework provides a robust scientific tool for researchers, policymakers and industry to calculate remaining global carbon budgets.
An ‘atomic dance’ offers a new look at quantum computing challenges
Researchers have come up with a theory to explain one of the mysteries at the heart of quantum physics.
Improving the nutritional quality of baby food
A nutritional survey of baby food on sale in Europe has shown that a significant number of products contain high sugar levels that contradict World Health Organisation (WHO) recommendations.
Fossil fuels offer a poor return on energy investment
An evaluation of the global energy return on investment for fossil fuels and renewable sources reveals a much more level playing field than previously believed.
New Government funding: revolutionising high speed rail
The Government has confirmed funding for the University to create one of the most advanced conventional and high speed rail research facilities in the world.
The words on the street: new public art
A new work of public art has been unveiled at the University.
Top three place for teaching in National Student Survey
Results from the National Student Survey (NSS), published today, position Leeds in the top three for teaching in the Russell Group of research-intensive universities.
Research Spotlight - June 2019
June's round-up of some of the latest research and education stories from the University.
Building up an appetite for a new kind of grub
Edible insects could be a key ingredient to avoiding a global food crisis, according to a new report, but there are significant barriers to overcome before they are part of the mainstream.