New funding to remove barriers to postgraduate study
Postgraduate students hoping to study at Leeds are set to receive additional support thanks to a new grant from the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE).
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University's campaign to Make a World of Difference
The University of Leeds has announced a £60m fundraising campaign to create new student opportunities, push forward its research and support its vision of a place among world-leading universities.
Nobel laureate marks Bragg centenary
Professor Dan Shechtman celebrated crystallography's profound impact on modern science in the Bragg Centenary Lecture 2013 - and explained how he overturned one of the discipline's key principles.
New online course is enjoyed around the world
Pioneering online learners have praised a free course offered by the University of Leeds as part of its venture into MOOCs.
Leeds universities unite to win annual residential training event for city
The University of Leeds and Leeds Metropolitan University have successfully bid to bring one of Teach First's residential training events worth £5.5m to the city in 2014 and 2015.
Lord Young visits University
The Leeds Enterprise Centre has been showcased this week during a visit by Lord Young, adviser to the Prime Minister on small business and enterprise.
Leeds joins drive to encourage talented Indian students to come to UK
The University of Leeds is joining universities across the UK to promote a film to help talented Indian students better understand how to apply for a visa and study at world leading institutions.
Parkinson Building turns pink for breast cancer research
The University of Leeds turned its iconic Parkinson Building pink to show its support for the fight against breast cancer.
Next generation of Arts and Humanities researchers
A successful collaboration between the White Rose universities of Leeds, York and Sheffield has received a £19m Doctoral Training Partnership award from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)
Minister learns about collaboration between academia and industry
Innovative partnerships between the University of Leeds and key medical technologies companies were highlighted at ministerial level.