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Unleashing potential and driving equality

Published
Thursday 10th October, 2024
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University

Industry and academia should increasingly work in partnership to foster a spirit of entrepreneurialism and unleash potential, a leading STEM expert at the University of Leeds has urged.

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Leeds moves up world university rankings

Published
Wednesday 9th October, 2024
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University

The University of Leeds is ranked 123rd in the new Times Higher Education World University Rankings, moving up six places from last year and securing its highest position for more than a decade.

Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung, Lord Mayor of Leeds, and poet Khadijah Ibrahim view the plaque

Blue plaque highlights anti-slavery history of Leeds

Published
Wednesday 2nd October, 2024
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University
Arts & Culture
Research

Campaigners who were at the forefront of the global movement to abolish slavery, including Wilson Armistead, are being honoured at the University of Leeds.

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Dazzling displays return to brighten campus

Published
Friday 27th September, 2024
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Arts & Culture
University

Light Night celebrates its 20th anniversary this year with the University presenting its most exciting programme yet from 24-25 October.

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Corporate Games chooses Leeds for a second year

Published
Tuesday 24th September, 2024
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University

The University of Leeds has been chosen to host the 2025 UK Corporate Games - the first time that the event will be hosted by the same city in consecutive years.

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Graduate start-ups boost Leeds’ business engagement

Published
Friday 20th September, 2024
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University

Helping graduates start their own businesses and upskilling partner companies has boosted Leeds’ placing in this year’s Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF).

Suzanne Glavin shaking hands with HRH Prince of Wales and recieving her brooch.

Royal recognition for women's rugby team

Published
Tuesday 17th September, 2024
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University

Suzanne Glavin, Head of Sport and Physical Activity at Leeds is among a former group of rugby players to receive her cap from HRH The Prince of Wales, after a wait of more than three decades.

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Double delight for outstanding academics

Published
Thursday 8th August, 2024
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University

Outstanding contributions to learning and teaching have seen leading lights at the University of Leeds celebrate success in two major national award schemes.

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Leeds hosts UK Corporate Games

Published
Wednesday 31st July, 2024
Categories
University

More than 70 businesses came together in Leeds as the city hosted the 2024 UK Corporate Games.