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Two people, their backs to camera, painting words and pictures on a very large canvas.

Leeds researchers named Future Leaders

Published
Thursday 18th July, 2024
Categories
Research

Two of Leeds' most promising research leaders have earned national fellowships to advance their work aimed at tackling global challenges.

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Forests continue to capture carbon despite challenges

Published
Wednesday 17th July, 2024
Categories
Research
Environment

The world’s forests have absorbed more than 100 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide over the past three decades, but they need more protection, according to a new study.

Participants in the Equity in Leadership programme

Developing equity in leadership

Published
Tuesday 9th July, 2024
Categories
Working with our region

A new cross-institutional programme has launched at the University of Leeds, with the aim of helping to accelerate progress on diversifying leadership in higher education.

Professor Hai-Sui Yu with SWJTU President Xuedong Yan shaking hands and holding a strategic agreement.

A decade of engineering excellence

Published
Monday 8th July, 2024
Categories
Global

The University of Leeds and Southwest Jiaotong University (SWJTU) have marked the 10th anniversary of a Joint School of Engineering and Computer Science.

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World’s medievalists flock to Leeds

Published
Friday 5th July, 2024
Categories
Global
Research
Arts & Culture

Thousands of medieval enthusiasts have flocked to the University of Leeds for the largest humanities research conference in Europe, featuring fighting knights, music and rare works by JRR Tolkien.

Sir Keir Starmer in honorary degree robes.

University alum becomes UK Prime Minister

Published
Friday 5th July, 2024
Categories
Society & Politics
University

A Leeds alum has taken up residence behind the UK's most famous front door at 10 Downing Street.

Henry Moore Three Piece Reclining Figure No.2: Bridge Prop sculpture in Chancellor's Court with the bridge above the sculpture.

Henry Moore statue gets a new home on campus

Published
Tuesday 2nd July, 2024
Categories
University

Henry Moore's Three Piece Reclining Figure No.2: Bridge Prop has moved to Chancellor’s Court on the University of Leeds campus.

James Trenholme and Frey Wilson

Boosting the fight against cyber attacks

Published
Friday 28th June, 2024
Categories
Technology

A University of Leeds spinout company has received an investment boost to develop its ground-breaking cyber security technology.