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.
University News
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.
Times Higher: Leeds secures big increases in research council awards
The University has seen a £12 million boost in research council awards during 2016/17 according to a Times Higher Education (THE) magazine analysis.
Building a tribute to Sir William Henry Bragg
The University is to name a key building in its £96m investment in engineering and physical sciences in honour of one of Leeds’ most influential scientists.