University News

LIDA, Leeds Data Analytics Institute

LIDA announces partnership with Sainsbury’s

Published
Tuesday 19th January, 2021
Categories
University

Leeds Institute for Data Analytics and Sainsbury’s have formalised a partnership to deliver data intensive research projects in nutrition and health, property and location analytics, and e-commerce.

Masud Khokhar, University Librarian and Keeper of the Brotherton Collection

New University Librarian announced

Published
Friday 8th January, 2021
Categories
University

The University is pleased to announce that Masud Khokhar has been appointed University Librarian and Keeper of the Brotherton Collection.

Aerial view of the University campus

Leeds offers asymptomatic COVID-19 testing for students

Published
Wednesday 25th November, 2020
Categories
Coronavirus
University

The University is offering free and fast asymptomatic coronavirus tests on campus for students who are leaving their university accommodation for the winter break.

Westminster

Policy Leeds launched to link academics with policymakers

Published
Monday 23rd November, 2020
Categories
Working with business
Global
Society & Politics
University

A new policy institute has launched at the University of Leeds - aimed at strengthening the ties between the University’s world-renowned research community and policymakers around the globe.

The image shows the contrasting city scapes in Mumbai: high rise luxury and low rise slums

Using research power to tackle global issues

Published
Monday 23rd November, 2020
Categories
Research
Society & Politics
Science
Health
University

The University of Leeds has secured part of a new £147 million research initiative to work with developing nations on the world's biggest challenges.

The photo shows a high-speed train passing an static frequency converter on the east coast main line. The static frequency converter delivers power to the railway line.

Powering the next generation of rail travel

Published
Thursday 5th November, 2020
Categories
Business & Economy
University
Technology

An outline £10 million co-investment agreement has been signed by the University of Leeds and the companies involved in the power supply upgrade of the East Coast Main Line.

Aerial view of the University campus

New report showcases civic links between University and Council

Published
Tuesday 3rd November, 2020
Categories
Working with business
Business & Economy
University
News

The power of research at the University of Leeds in supporting the important work of Leeds City Council has been highlighted, thanks to a new report.

Student Gerard Murphy looking down a microscope

National Care Leavers Week: Gerard's story

Published
Friday 30th October, 2020
Categories
University

Care leavers may need extra support when accessing university and during their time studying. Leeds offers a wide range of help, from bursaries to bedding.