Sherlock star awarded Honorary Degree
Award-winning actor, writer and director Mark Gatiss has been honoured with a degree from the University of Leeds.
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Anti-knife crime campaigner graduates
Anti-knife crime campaigner Sarah Lloyd has graduated with a Masters degree from the University of Leeds - a moment she says she could never have imagined a decade ago.
Ventilation vital when improving buildings’ energy efficiency
Ventilation is crucial to ensure building work aimed at improving energy efficiency doesn’t create health issues like damp and mould, according to a new report published today. (December 13)
Hippos 'vulnerable' as data gaps hinder conservation efforts
A new database of African hippo populations has revealed huge gaps in our knowledge of where the megaherbivores live and thrive, with populations fragmented and reliant on protected areas.
Criminal exploitation risk for thousands of children
Mental health hubs in areas of disadvantage are needed to protect vulnerable children from criminal exploitation, experts say in a new report.
Innovative solutions to business challenges
University of Leeds students have been praised by industry experts for their creative solutions to real world business problems.
Indonesian Ambassador visits Leeds
The University of Leeds has strengthened ties with Indonesia by welcoming Dr Desra Percaya, Indonesian Ambassador to the UK, to campus.
Switching planes for trains to decarbonise holidays
Up to 41% of Britons holidaying abroad could travel by rail instead of air to cut down on carbon emissions, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Leeds.
Oily fish, fruit and cereal can 'cut arthritis risk'
Moderate alcohol intake and eating more fruit, oily fish and cereals are linked to lower risk of rheumatoid arthritis, while tea and coffee may be linked to increased risk, new research shows.
Leeds triathlon legend retires
Double Olympic triathlon champion Alistair Brownlee MBE (Sports Science and Physiology 2009, Hon LLD 2013), widely considered the greatest triathlete of all time, has retired from the sport.