Leeds International Summer School News

Artist draws on First World War archive for inspiration

Published
Friday 26th September, 2014
Categories
Arts & Culture

A unique archive of letters, interviews and diaries relating to the First World War is providing the inspiration for a new artist in residence at the University of Leeds.

Flying fish - from Africa to the Amazon

Published
Thursday 25th September, 2014
Categories
Environment
Science

Scientists have uncovered the natural fertiliser contained within Saharan dust that plays an important role in the health of the Amazon rainforest when it is blown across the Atlantic: fish bone.

Thinking forward through the past

Published
Friday 19th September, 2014
Categories
Arts & Culture
Society & Politics

A major international research project led by the University of Leeds has attracted significant funding from the AHRC to shine new light on forgotten works by Jewish artists.

Good University Guide puts Leeds among top UK universities

Published
Friday 19th September, 2014
Categories
University

The University of Leeds has been named as runner-up for this year's University of the Year award and has risen to 17th place in The Sunday Times and The Times Good University Guide.

Peacock's train is not such a drag

Published
Thursday 18th September, 2014
Categories
Science

The magnificent plumage of the peacock may not be quite the sacrifice to love that it appears to be, University of Leeds researchers have discovered.

Exploring Leeds and Yorkshire in the First World War

Published
Thursday 18th September, 2014
Categories
Arts & Culture

University of Leeds academics are taking part in a major public event examining the role of Leeds and the wider region in the First World War.