Five moments to make Leeds proud at Paris 2024
At the close of the Paris Olympics look back on five memorable moments for Leeds students and alumni at the Games.
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Ancient volcanoes sound 'warning bell' over climate warming
Catastrophic volcanic eruptions that warmed the planet millions of years ago shed new light on how plants regulate climate and sound a warning about rising temperatures.
Recovery of rocks in Earth’s mantle could reveal secrets of planet’s history
Scientists from the University of Leeds have helped to recover the first long section of rocks that originated in the Earth’s mantle, the layer below the crust and the planet’s largest component.
Double delight for outstanding academics
Outstanding contributions to learning and teaching have seen leading lights at the University of Leeds celebrate success in two major national award schemes.
Founding father of ground-breaking cancer treatment leaves a lasting legacy
Clinical pharmacologist Craig Jordan died in June 2024, but his research into targeted cancer treatment and his support for Leeds students continue to change lives today.
Emmerdale team helps University wood flourish
Emmerdale cast and crew members have joined forces with the University of Leeds to ensure a vital ecological corridor continues to flourish.
Special educational needs and disabilities crisis revealed
The scale of the crisis facing many children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has been revealed in a new report.
AI bowel cancer test can tell whether patients need chemotherapy
A new artificial intelligence (AI) test to determine the risk of bowel cancers coming back could help patients avoid chemotherapy, according to new research led by the University of Leeds.
Leeds hosts UK Corporate Games
More than 70 businesses came together in Leeds as the city hosted the 2024 UK Corporate Games.
Blood cancer pioneer awarded rare degree
One of the UK’s leading researchers into myeloma blood cancer has received a rarely awarded degree from the University of Leeds.