New era, stronger partnership with piano contest
The global reach of one of the world’s leading piano competitions is being significantly extended thanks to a renewed partnership with the University of Leeds.
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New funding for PhD places announced by Business Secretary
The University is to receive £6 million in funding for additional PhD places as part of a major investment in science and engineering in the UK, announced by Business Secretary Greg Clark.
A Life in Music – Celebrating Dame Fanny Waterman
The personal archive of the woman who founded one of the world’s most famous piano contests has been presented to the University.
Recognising the contribution of international students
International students in Leeds contribute a net £390m to the UK economy, a new study has found.
Nexus showcased to senior regional business leaders
Senior regional business leaders visited the University this week to find out how Nexus, its new gateway to world-leading research expertise and infrastructure, will boost economic growth.
Professor Dame Jane Francis announced as new Chancellor
Professor Dame Jane Francis has been announced as the University’s new Chancellor.
Future of key musculoskeletal research centre secured
A multi-million pound investment has secured the future of a joint University and NHS research centre specialising in rheumatology, musculoskeletal diseases and joint replacement.
School of Music invests in new Steinway pianos
A major investment in new musical instruments at the University of Leeds was today celebrated with the performance of a specially-composed piece of music.
How the brain copes with extreme stress
In January 1987, Terry Waite was abducted while negotiating the release of hostages in the Middle East. He was held captive for five years – for much of that time he was in solitary confinement.
Leeds set to become a partner of The Alan Turing Institute
The University of Leeds is set to become a partner of The Alan Turing Institute, the UK’s prestigious national institute for data science.