Improving the wisdom of crowds
A new approach to predicting the outcomes of major events could give people an incentive to seek out more diverse sources of information, according to a new study.
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Antarctic Peninsula ice more stable than previously thought
Glacier flow at the southern Antarctic Peninsula has increased since the 1990s, but a new study has found the change to be only a third of what was recently reported.
New prize highlights talented student filmmakers
A new competition established by the University's Cultural Institute has encouraged student filmmakers to showcase some of its ground-breaking research.
Brownlees launch £5m cycling and triathlon facility
A new £5m University of Leeds sports facility launches this week, named after its most successful sporting alumni.
Increase in extreme West African storms due to global warming
Global warming is responsible for tripling the frequency of extreme West African Sahel storms over the last three decades putting numerous cities in the region at risk, say scientists.
Pioneering research presented to UKRI chair
The impact of the University’s research and its commitment to supporting early career academics has been demonstrated to the incoming chair of the new body set to oversee the UK’s research councils.
Leeds moves up in Complete University Guide 2018
The University has climbed two places and retains its position in the top 20 in this year’s Complete University Guide.
Leeds Digital Festival at the University
With Leeds being home to the largest digital sector outside London, the University is celebrating its contribution with a series of events during Leeds Digital Festival 2017.
New tool will help unlock cycling potential
A new online tool reveals the areas and routes in England that have the greatest potential for cycling.
A rare glimpse of Leeds' parks through time
A new exhibition and online photographic archive will allow residents of Leeds to get a glimpse of the city's parks and green spaces since the early 1900s.