Critical global water questions
Recent intense heatwaves in India and widespread US droughts have highlighted the need for a global approach to tackling chronic water shortages.
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Next Chief Operating Officer appointed
A key appointment has been announced within the senior leadership team at Leeds.
Open and shut case – the benefits of good ventilation in schools
As the number of COVID-19 cases across the UK fall, head teachers are being urged to retain measures to keep classrooms well ventilated.
Spin-out backer announces £215m of investment funds
An investment company co-founded by the University has announced an initial injection of £215m from investors.
Ten years leading the Seychelles economy
As Governor of the Central Bank of Seychelles (CBS), Caroline Abel (Economics Studies 1999) is one of the most influential figures in a country navigating extraordinary global events.
Science Minister George Freeman visits Nexus
The UK Science Minister visited the University to learn how its state-of-the-art innovation hub is helping the city region become a global force in health technology.
BAFTA-winning producer learnt his trade at Leeds Student Television
BAFTA award-winning producer Trevor Klein (Political Studies 2006) explains how his time in Leeds Student Television society changed his career, as he launches another hit TV show.
Investigating how scarred hearts affect athletes
New research will monitor the heartbeats of more than 100 athletes over two years to measure how endurance exercise impacts their heart.
Building teenagers’ resilience to say 'No' to smoking
A training programme to help teenagers say “No” if they are offered a cigarette or asked to vape is being offered to schools under a licensing deal signed by the University.
Revolutionary dyeing process wins Circular Future Fund prize
A ground-breaking project to develop a new polyester dyeing technology has beaten more than 240 projects in a competition to win a share of the Circular Future Fund.