Alumni News

Alex is inspecting some roadworks on Clay Pit Lane in Leeds city centre.

Addressing skills shortages in engineering

Published
Tuesday 11th February, 2025
Categories
Working with our region

A new engineering degree apprenticeship at the University of Leeds is proving a valuable route to addressing an urgent nationwide skills shortage.

Three students on an apprenticeship programme in a classroom, studying a screen.

Funding pledge to boost region's skills

Published
Tuesday 11th February, 2025
Categories
Working with our region

The University of Leeds has unveiled a new levy transfer project that aims to donate £1 million to eligible small employers to fully fund apprenticeship training and boost skills development.

Amara Relf and the Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin

Partnerships tackling sexual violence

Published
Monday 10th February, 2025
Categories
Working with our region

The Mayor of West Yorkshire has urged people to step up and say “we’ve had enough of this” at an event looking at how to tackle sexual violence.

A greyhound wearing a Dogs Trust harness looks at the camera with its mouth open.

Dog population mapped in UK-first

Published
Monday 10th February, 2025
Categories
Science
Research

The UK has 4 million more dogs than previously estimated, with regional hotspots in Telford, Darlington and Harrogate, new research shows.

A young hawthorn hedge on the edge of a field

Hedgerows increase soil carbon storage by 40%

Published
Wednesday 5th February, 2025
Categories
Environment
Research

Planting hedgerows increases soil carbon storage by almost half compared to nearby grassland – no matter where they are in the country – says new research.

Professor Adrian Crellin with a state-of-the art linear accelerator (LINAC) radiotherapy machine at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

"Smarter, kinder treatments mean I’m still here"

Published
Wednesday 5th February, 2025
Categories
Working with our region
Health
Research

One of the UK’s most senior radiotherapy experts has spoken publicly for the first time about living with incurable cancer.

Torsten Bell MP speaking animatedly.

Minister offers blueprint for Britain

Published
Friday 24th January, 2025
Categories
Society & Politics

Government minister Torsten Bell MP delivered a blueprint for a better Britain in a speech at the University of Leeds.

Namutebi Esther

Funding for global students

Published
Monday 20th January, 2025
Categories
Science
Global

African students have spoken about a “profoundly impactful” conference they were able to attend thanks to University of Leeds funding.