University News

M&S Director launches Shwopping on campus

Published
Thursday 21st February, 2013
Categories
Working with business
University

University of Leeds partner Marks and Spencer has launched its Shwopping campaign during a visit by Richard Gillies, Director of Plan A, Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Business.

New £26m library for Leeds students

Published
Friday 8th February, 2013
Categories
University

A stunning new 'flagship' Library for the University of Leeds has been approved by planners.

Student filmmakers call the shots

Published
Tuesday 29th January, 2013
Categories
University
Arts & Culture

A team of four students have won this year's Student Video Competition, with their winning entry impressing judges so much it could not be distinguished from videos made by professionals.

Universities Minister tours chemical labs

Published
Tuesday 29th January, 2013
Categories
University
Technology
Science

State-of-the-art facilities for chemistry and chemical engineering at the University of Leeds were showcased this week during a visit by the Minister for Universities and Science.

New funds to tackle fundraising for the arts

Published
Thursday 24th January, 2013
Categories
Working with business
University
Arts & Culture

The DARE partnership, a collaboration between Opera North and the University of Leeds, is set to share in a major grant to tackle the challenges in fundraising for the arts.

University appoints new Pro-Chancellor

Published
Wednesday 2nd January, 2013
Categories
University

The University of Leeds has appointed Mr David Gray as Pro-Chancellor and Chair of the Council - the University's governing body - in succession to Mrs Linda Pollard.

New Year's honours for Leeds

Published
Wednesday 2nd January, 2013
Categories
University

A member of staff, alumni and a generous supporter of the University of Leeds are recognised in the New Year's Honours list.

Former student's $4 million gift

Published
Wednesday 19th December, 2012
Categories
University

A $4 million gift from a former student will fund a programme of research and study at the University of Leeds. It is one of the biggest philanthropic gifts ever given to the University.

Leeds research to fuel growth

Published
Thursday 15th November, 2012
Categories
Science
University

The University of Leeds is to receive more than £2 million in government funding to help its cutting-edge research deliver benefits to business.