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Supporting a stellar Ilkley Literature Festival line-up

Published
Thursday 30th September, 2021
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Arts & Culture

University colleagues are taking part in a number of exciting events as part of this year's Ilkley Literature Festival’s programme, which runs from tomorrow until Sunday 17 October.

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Nexus helps young people tackle global challenges

Published
Monday 9th August, 2021
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University
Business and partnerships

The University has welcomed a group of talented young people with dreams of changing the world onto a prestigious skills and entrepreneurial programme.

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Teaching excellence awards for Leeds 

Published
Thursday 5th August, 2021
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University

Academics at the University have been recognised with a National Teaching Fellowship and Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence. 

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Northern Gritstone announces leadership team

Published
Thursday 8th July, 2021
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Business & Economy
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Northern Gritstone, a new investment company founded by the Universities of Leeds, Manchester and Sheffield, has appointed Lord Jim O’Neill as Non-Executive Chairman and Duncan Johnson as CEO.

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Wonder, fun and discovery at Be Curious 2021

Published
Thursday 1st July, 2021
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University
Research and innovation

Interact with Antarctic explorers, design your own version of Leeds’ future, explore the fascinating uses of magnets and lasers – all this and more are featured in Be Curious 2021.