Leeds embarks on biggest ever academic recruitment drive
The University of Leeds is offering 250 new opportunities for academic researchers in its biggest ever recruitment drive.
University News
Parkinson Tower turns gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
The Parkinson Tower at the University of Leeds turned gold on Thursday 25 September to celebrate Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Good University Guide puts Leeds among top UK universities
The University of Leeds has been named as runner-up for this year's University of the Year award and has risen to 17th place in The Sunday Times and The Times Good University Guide.
Rowers unlock potential with new boathouse
The doors have opened on a new £1 million boathouse which will be used by rowers from across Leeds, including Leeds University Union's rowers.
The University of Leeds hosts Universities UK annual conference
The University of Leeds hosts the Universities UK members' annual conference this week, welcoming more than a hundred vice-chancellors to campus.
Student satisfaction rises
The University recorded another uplift in performance in this year's National Student Survey, with 88% of our final year students saying they are satisfied with the quality of their course at Leeds.
New school to boost engineering education
The University has joined with local organisations and businesses to set up a Leeds school aimed at 14 to 18 year olds interested in engineering and advanced manufacturing.
Medical libraries go online for all
The University of Leeds is joining forces with one of the world's major resources for the study of medical history as part of a project to create a comprehensive online resource.
British Academy honour for Leeds academic
Peter Buckley, Professor of International Business at Leeds University Business School, has been appointed a Fellow of the British Academy.
World-leading biophysicist to head Biological Sciences at Leeds
Professor John Ladbury has been appointed Dean of the Faculty of Biological Sciences at the University of Leeds.