Shining a light on creativity in Leeds
A confluence of art and biology forms part of University's Light Night offering this year.
Events News
Future-focussed research
A prestigious fellowship will support five University of Leeds researchers addressing global challenges.
Research Spotlight - September 2019
September's round-up of some of the latest research and education stories from the University.
The benefits of investing in zero-carbon cities
A new report shows low carbon measures in cities could reduce urban emissions by nearly 90% and support 87 million jobs worldwide by 2030.
New insight into links between transport and land value
A new report reveals the relationships between transport and property value across the North of England.
'No sudden jump in warming' from emissions cuts
Reducing fossil fuel emissions aggressively but gradually will not cause a large spike in short-term warming as feared, according to new research.
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University of Leeds statement: Global climate crisis
University commits to bold climate crisis action
The University of Leeds has fully divested from significant fossil fuel extractors and has set out seven bold principles it will adopt to help tackle the climate crisis.
Improving cancer care: new data hub
Researchers in Yorkshire are collaborating on a new national data hub that aims to transform how cancer data from across the UK can be used to improve patient care.
The rare molecule weighing in on the birth of planets
Astronomers have discovered a rare molecule in the dust and gas disc around a young star – and it may provide an answer to one of the conundrums facing astronomers.