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University's campaign to Make a World of Difference

Published
Friday 29th November, 2013
Categories
University

The University of Leeds has announced a £60m fundraising campaign to create new student opportunities, push forward its research and support its vision of a place among world-leading universities.

Study pinpoints superbug resistance protein

Published
Thursday 28th November, 2013
Categories
Health

Researchers have identified a resistance protein that allows bacteria to survive chlorhexidine, an antiseptic commonly used in wipes, cleansers and mouthwashes in hospitals.

Children and researchers create eco-comic

Published
Wednesday 27th November, 2013
Categories
Technology
Environment

Penguins wearing reflective hats and cars that run on tomato ketchup are among the highlights of a new graphic novel published by the University of Leeds' Centre in Low Carbon Technologies.

Nobel laureate marks Bragg centenary

Published
Friday 22nd November, 2013
Categories
University
Science

Professor Dan Shechtman celebrated crystallography's profound impact on modern science in the Bragg Centenary Lecture 2013 - and explained how he overturned one of the discipline's key principles.

New online course is enjoyed around the world

Published
Friday 22nd November, 2013
Categories
University

Pioneering online learners have praised a free course offered by the University of Leeds as part of its venture into MOOCs.

Unpicking the history of the fashion business

Published
Thursday 21st November, 2013
Categories
Working with business
Arts & Culture

A major project looking at the history of the post-war fashion business is launched at the University of Leeds next month.

Lord Young visits University

Published
Monday 18th November, 2013
Categories
Working with business
University

The Leeds Enterprise Centre has been showcased this week during a visit by Lord Young, adviser to the Prime Minister on small business and enterprise.

Tune in to road safety and turn your phone off

Published
Monday 18th November, 2013
Categories
Society & Politics

The University of Leeds hosted the Yorkshire launch of Road Safety Week, with drivers being urged to "tune in to road safety."