University News

Leeds women's rugby union players are reaching for the ball in a line-out in their varsity match against Leeds Beckett at Headingley Stadium.

Sport stars lined up for University appearance

Published
Tuesday 11th July, 2023
Categories
University

Major sporting figures are speaking at this year’s British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) National Conference at the University of Leeds.

Spectrum, a colourful bear sculpture, on a grassed area at the University.

Campus bear Spectrum joins the Leeds Bear Hunt

Published
Thursday 6th July, 2023
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News
University

We have a visitor here at the University of Leeds – and Spectrum the bear can’t wait to meet the people of Leeds this summer.

A group of four people stood outside the Esther Simpson Building at The University of Leeds

Leeds hosts global Fair Trade event

Published
Wednesday 21st June, 2023
Categories
University
Working with business
Global
Environment

An international event aimed at establishing equity between producers and consumers was hosted by the University this week.

An image of Professor Basheer, smiling and wearing a suit

Leeds community recognised by royal honours

Published
Saturday 17th June, 2023
Categories
University

A civil engineer who has conducted pioneering research into the performance and durability of concrete has been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours.

Professor Basheer head and shoulders, wearing a suit, looking at the camera and smiling

Leeds community recognised in royal honours

Published
Saturday 17th June, 2023
Categories
University

A civil engineer who has conducted pioneering research into the performance and durability of concrete has been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours.

A photograph of Professor Nora de Leeuw

Prestigious chemistry award for Leeds academic

Published
Tuesday 13th June, 2023
Categories
News
Science
University

A leading research scientist at the University of Leeds who develops computer models to understand how ageing and artificial implants affect the tissues in our body has won a prestigious award.

The Lord Mayor of Leeds Al Garthwaite and others look at bright pink and yellow sculptures, as a student explains the work

Art graduates ask the art world: Can you let us in?

Published
Thursday 8th June, 2023
Categories
University
Arts & Culture

Talented emerging artists who have persevered through the turbulent years of Covid are bursting onto the art scene with a plea to “let us in”, as the Lord Mayor of Leeds opens their degree show.

University of Leeds and University of Pretoria Vice Chancellors holding up signed agreement with a group of people standing up behind them.

Strategic Agreement marks new University collaboration

Published
Tuesday 6th June, 2023
Categories
University
Global
Research

The University of Leeds has signed a strategic partnership with the University of Pretoria that commits to tackling some of the world's most pressing challenges.