Duke of Kent returns to Worsley Building 40 years on
There was a sense of déjà vu when the Duke of Kent visited the Worsley Building, 40 years after he opened the building in 1979.
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Immersive technologies become the new reality at Leeds
Virtual reality (VR) is becoming the new normal at the University of Leeds, as staff and students working in engineering, arts, humanities, social sciences and health research embrace the technology.
Poet Laureate announces inaugural prizewinner
Simon Armitage has performed one of his first official duties since becoming Poet Laureate, announcing the winner of the University of Leeds’ new poetry prize.
Leeds to be home of UK’s first Centre for Cultural Value
Why do arts and culture matter? What difference do they make to people’s lives? How do we know what difference they make to individuals and communities?
Celebrating satellites’ contribution to polar science
Seven areas of fast-flowing ice on the Antarctic Peninsula have been formally named after Earth observation satellites, following a request by a University of Leeds scientist.
New Director for Bragg Centre for Materials Research
The University has appointed Professor Edmund Linfield as the first Director for the Bragg Centre for Materials Research.
Improving mental health support for international students
The University is helping to develop a sector-wide approach to supporting the mental health of international students coming to the UK.
New Executive Dean for Leeds University Business School
Professor Julia Bennell has been appointed as the new Executive Dean of Leeds University Business School.
Research Spotlight - May 2019
May's round-up of some of the latest research and education stories from the University.
New Executive Dean for Engineering and Physical Sciences
Professor Nora de Leeuw has been announced as the inaugural Executive Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences.