Events News

Dancers wearing carnival costumes sway to music in front of the Wavy Bacon statue on the University of Leeds campus.

Thousands flock to Light Night on campus

Published
Tuesday 29th October, 2024
Categories
News
Arts & Culture

More than 13,000 visitors including young families, students and staff enjoyed a spectacular Light Night at the University of Leeds.

Red deer on a beach on the Isle of Rum

What animal societies can teach us about ageing

Published
Monday 28th October, 2024
Categories
Research

Red deer may become less sociable as they grow old to reduce the risk of picking up diseases, according to new research which shows humans are not the only animals to change social behaviour with age.

A person working with a textile durability testing machine.

Driving sustainability in fashion

Published
Monday 21st October, 2024
Categories
Working with business

International fashion brands are working with the University of Leeds to understand how textile manufacturing impacts the environment.

A plate containing balls of cheese. The cheese was created using MicroLub protein technology

Investment boost for food spinout

Published
Monday 21st October, 2024
Categories
Business & Economy

A pioneering company that creates healthy, sustainable food has received a £3.5 million investment to scale up its ingredients technology.

A pair of cupped hands containing a pile of earthworms and soil

Can earthworms adapt to climate change?

Published
Friday 18th October, 2024
Categories
Environment
Research

Researchers are to investigate whether the humble earthworm is being threatened by climate change and flooding here in the UK.

Artist Pippa Hales stands next to local MP and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves in front of the Ribbons Sculpture.

Sculpture celebrates remarkable women

Published
Tuesday 15th October, 2024
Categories
Working with our region

A sculpture has been unveiled that celebrates the lives of inspirational women who have contributed to the city of Leeds.

Two people sit on stage holding microphones and talking, with audience watching on. A sign on the stage reads 'Leeds Alumni Voices'.

Astronaut touches down in Leeds

Published
Friday 11th October, 2024
Categories
Alumni

Leeds alum Matthias Maurer spent 175 days on the International Space Station in 2022. He returned to Leeds to meet staff, students and alumni, and for an exclusive Leeds Alumni Voices event.

A group of students with a panel of experts from the DWP stood infront of a presentation on a board smiling at the camera.

Student insight influences recruitment decisions

Published
Friday 11th October, 2024
Categories
Business & Economy
Working with business

Insight from business students at Leeds is influencing government recruitment policy for neurodivergent applicants.