Leeds engineer heads global body
Professor Barry Clarke has been elected as the 148th president of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), the professional body for chartered civil engineers.
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University of Leeds student wins national media award
A former University of Leeds student has been recognised as one of the best breakthrough talents at the Guardian Student Media Awards, winning Student Broadcast Journalist of the Year
Rt Hon Jack Straw returns to the University of Leeds
The Rt Hon Jack Straw, MP and Leeds alumnus, returned to the University this week to speak to about the future of criminal courts.
Alt-J win Mercury prize
A group of students who met five years ago at the University of Leeds have won the Mercury Prize for the best album of the year.
Director GCHQ honours Turing
Iain Lobban, Director GCHQ and Leeds graduate, has paid tribute to cryptanalyst and mathematician Alan Turing in a public lecture at the University.
Leeds reaches new heights
90% of Leeds students rate their course as intellectually stimulating, according to the 2012 National Student Survey. Leeds' student union was ranked as one of the country's best.
Federico Colli Wins the 2012 Leeds International Piano Competition
Federico Colli from Italy, has won the 2012 Leeds International Piano Competition in a thrilling conclusion to this year's event.
Claire's Paralympic victory
The University of Leeds congratulates alumna Claire Cashmore who won a silver medal in the Women's 100m SB8 breaststroke final at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Leeds Paralympians go for gold
Three University of Leeds graduates are members of Team GB in the London 2012 Paralympics, and could deliver more sporting glory to the region.
Record-breaking win for Mechanical Engineering
Researchers from the School of Mechanical Engineering have taken a record-breaking number of awards at this year's Graphical System Design Achievement Awards, run by National Instruments in Texas.