New online Masters in Disability Studies
The University of Leeds is opening its doors to students around the world with a ground-breaking new online Disability Studies course.
Society & Politics News
Making parks safe for women and girls
Practical guidelines which will help to make parks and green spaces safer for women and girls across the UK are being launched at a conference organised by the University of Leeds.
Deepfakes: has the camera always lied?
Fake footage is a centuries-old problem that began long before digital technology, according to a Leeds academic.
Artists and researchers team up to find sustainable solutions
Artists from around the globe have been connected with Leeds academics to explore climate change and justice in an online research project.
Designing parks to help women feel safe
A unique piece of audio artwork designed to encourage people into skateboarding has been created by a University of Leeds researcher.
Rationing: a fairer way to fight climate change?
World War II-style rationing could be an effective way to reduce carbon emissions, according to new research from the University of Leeds.
Parks should be safe places for women and girls
Parks in West Yorkshire should be better designed and managed so that women and girls feel safe throughout the day and after dark, according to a new study.
Universities key to devolving economic power to regions
The knowledge, expertise and research innovation offered by universities such as Leeds will be vital in devolving more economic power to the regions, according to the Mayor of West Yorkshire.
Benefit deductions are deepening poverty in Leeds
Leeds residents are increasingly having to borrow from loan sharks and high-interest lenders to meet their basic needs because of issues with their benefits, according to new research.
'Communicate smarter' about climate change action
Policy analysts and planners will be able to “communicate smarter” about climate change action by using a new online decision-support tool which has been launched at COP27.