Tropical soils 'highly sensitive' to global warming
Global warming is likely to cause a decline in the number of species of microbes that live in tropical soils - and that could threaten the biodiversity of rainforests and increase carbon emissions.
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Climate models unreliable in predicting damage to coral reefs
Climate models are unreliable when it comes to predicting the damage that tropical cyclones will do to sensitive coral reefs, according to a new study published in the journal Earth’s Future.
Leeds Digital Festival 2022
Leeds Digital Festival has announced the full schedule for its latest instalment of the tech showcase, with over 200 events taking place from Tuesday 20 to Friday 30 September.
Leeds alumni share memories of Queen Elizabeth II
From a visit to The Great Hall in 1958, to many special moments around the world that followed, the Leeds community share their memories of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II from around the globe.
Poet Laureate marks death of Queen Elizabeth II
Simon Armitage, Professor of Poetry at Leeds' School of English, has written a poem to mark the death of Queen Elizabeth II, in his role as Poet Laureate.
New Deans for Global Development
Two new Deans have been appointed to drive forward the University’s global vision.
Queen Elizabeth II
It is with immense sadness that the University of Leeds has learnt of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
New method to assess health of ozone layer
Researchers have developed a new method for assessing the impact of ozone-depleting chemicals released into the atmosphere.
First cohort of graduates on PwC degree apprenticeship
The first PwC apprentices to complete a technology degree apprenticeship at the University have graduated, with 31 out of the 34-strong class being awarded a first-class honours degree.
Leeds mathematician elected to distinguished fellowship
A Leeds professor has been awarded a prestigious fellowship to investigate one of the most complex areas of maths in astrophysics.