University News

University of Leeds Vice-Chancellor Professor Simone Buitendijk

Vice-Chancellor’s latest blog

Published
Friday 15th July, 2022
Categories
University

Professor Simone Buitendijk’s latest blog considers the insecurity and unease that sometimes gets in the way of achieving equity in higher education.

The red brick Great Hall building at the University of Leeds

Honorary Degrees 2022

Published
Tuesday 5th July, 2022
Categories
University

After a pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, honorary degree ceremonies are returning to University of Leeds to celebrate the success of key figures in the worlds of law, art, science and more.

Students looking at the sculpture 'Curtain' by Juanjo Novella, in the shape of a vertical wave and inscribed with the words 'to leaf is'

Raising the ‘Curtain’ on new campus sculpture

Published
Monday 20th June, 2022
Categories
University
Arts & Culture

World-renowned Spanish sculptor Juanjo Novella will officially launch his sculpture ‘Curtain’ at the University of Leeds this week.

Profiles shots of Dr Evangelos Pournaras and Dr Richard Mandle.

Research recognition for Leeds academics

Published
Wednesday 15th June, 2022
Categories
Science
University

Two Leeds researchers have received prestigious fellowships aimed at tackling major global challenges.

Quintet from the Black Dyke Band

A high note for research and education

Published
Tuesday 7th June, 2022
Categories
Working with business
Technology
Science
University

A fanfare performed by the Black Dyke Band has marked the official opening of the Sir William Henry Bragg building, a hub for physical sciences and engineering teaching and research at the University.

A technician examines a metal component in a lab.

Spin-out backer announces £215m of investment funds

Published
Friday 20th May, 2022
Categories
University
Working with our region
Working with business

An investment company co-founded by the University has announced an initial injection of £215m from investors.

The Great Hall with trees in full bloom

REF 2021: University of Leeds research delivers real world impact 

Published
Thursday 12th May, 2022
Categories
University
News

The results of the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 identified that over 90% of University of Leeds research has an overall quality rating of “world leading” or “internationally excellent”.