Leeds hosts UK Corporate Games
More than 70 businesses came together in Leeds as the city hosted the 2024 UK Corporate Games.
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Blood cancer pioneer awarded rare degree
One of the UK’s leading researchers into myeloma blood cancer has received a rarely awarded degree from the University of Leeds.
Collaboration achieves “almost impossible” design challenge
A showstopping carnival costume – featuring mechanical elements previously thought “impossible” to make by hand – has been created in a ground-breaking collaboration between engineers and designers.
Groundbreaking vine robots with magnetic skin could transform cancer treatment
A new class of robot with magnetic skin and movement that mimics creeping vine plants, could transform cancer diagnosis and treatment, according to a new University of Leeds study.
Leeds athletes going for gold
As all eyes focus on athletes taking centre stage at the Paris Olympics, we’ll be cheering on some of our very own students who are competing at the Games.
Changing perspectives on disability
An online Disability Studies graduate who is now putting her learnings into practice at work recommends more people study the barriers faced by disabled people.
Inspirational trio receive Honorary Degrees
Leading lights from international business, higher education and sport have been recognised with honorary degrees from the University of Leeds.
University supports Leeds Pride
University of Leeds colleagues joined in the vibrant celebrations at this year’s Leeds Pride event.
Lifeline support for lifelong learners
A graduate says the support she received as a mature student was a lifeline during her studies – and helped her achieve her forever dream of becoming a doctor.
Appointment of new University Council members
Leaders in social enterprise, the arts, regional government and finance are to join the University Council as lay members of the University’s governing body.