Global News

Public sector workers sleep-deprived, says study

Published
Monday 4th January, 2016
Categories
News
Health

Research led by the University of Leeds has found those working gruelling hours across the public sector are being left sleep deprived – with many only managing six hours sleep per night.

The Great Hall and Parkinson Building on campus on a sunny day

Events: What's on at the University

Published
Friday 1st January, 2016
Categories
University

The University of Leeds organises a great variety of events, from public lectures, exhibitions and concerts through to seminars and student shows.

Researchers uncover the key to the rise of the animal kingdom

Published
Friday 18th December, 2015
Categories
Environment
Science

A new study may have resolved a fundamental question concerning the development of Earth as a planet on which animals could flourish: what came first, increasing levels of oxygen or complex animals?

Helping those in debt to help themselves

Published
Monday 14th December, 2015
Categories
Business and partnerships
News

Leeds University Business School is working with Citizens Advice Leeds and Citizens Advice Bradford and Airedale to develop ways to help people with financial problems more effectively.

Bragg Bust

New bust of Nobel prize winner

Published
Friday 11th December, 2015
Categories
Science
Technology
University

The work of the University of Leeds professor who developed one of the most influential scientific techniques of the 20th Century has been commemorated 100 years after he received the Nobel Prize.