University News

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Partnership sets out to solve global health workforce shortages

Published
Thursday 9th March, 2023
Categories
Health
University

Healthcare students could receive clinical training through live-streamed consultations on the other side of the world under ambitious plans to tackle acute shortages in the global health workforce.

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Vice-Chancellor and President’s latest blog

Published
Wednesday 8th March, 2023
Categories
University

On International Women’s Day, Professor Simone Buitendijk examines the issues around the low percentage of women leaders in her new blog:

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New children's health research partnership launched in Leeds

Published
Wednesday 8th March, 2023
Categories
University
Working with our region
Health
Research

Severe childhood illnesses including cancer, life-threatening diseases and mental health conditions are to be the focus of a new multi-million pound research partnership in Leeds.

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Paolozzi sculpture arrives at University

Published
Monday 6th March, 2023
Categories
Alumni
University
Arts & Culture

A famous sculpture by Sir Eduardo Paolozzi, donated by a Leeds alumnus, has joined a growing collection of public art on the University’s campus.

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University of Leeds providing skills for life

Published
Monday 6th February, 2023
Categories
University
Business & Economy
Working with business

Offering lifelong opportunities to learn new skills and prepare for changing career demands is a key ambition of the University of Leeds.

Princess of Wales chats to students

Royal visit marks early childhood campaign launch

Published
Tuesday 31st January, 2023
Categories
University

The Princess of Wales joined a teaching session at the University of Leeds today as she continues the launch of her new national campaign. 

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Supporting world-leading research

Published
Friday 13th January, 2023
Categories
University

The University of Leeds has joined a national consortium that aims to ensure the UK retains its place as a centre for world-leading research.

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Ambitious global plans for European partnership

Published
Wednesday 4th January, 2023
Categories
University
Global
Research

A major European research partnership is to expand its collaborative projects to help tackle pressing global issues.