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.
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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.
National Teaching Fellowship success
The 2012 National Teaching Fellows see Leeds become the most successful institution since the scheme's launch 12 years ago.
New £13M UK Centre for CCS research to be established
The University of Leeds is to benefit from a multi-million pound investment in carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology.
Leeds Olympians to watch
Eleven Leeds alumni and current students are taking part in the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics.