Rowers unlock potential with new boathouse Published 17 September 2014 Categories University The doors have opened on a new £1 million boathouse which will be used by rowers from across Leeds, including Leeds University Union's rowers.
Global importance of pollinators underestimated Published 17 September 2014 Categories Society & Politics | Environment Declines in populations of pollinators, such as bees and wasps, may be a key threat to nutrition in some of the most poorly fed parts of the globe, according to new research.
Chromosome buffers hold key to better melanoma understanding Published 17 September 2014 Categories Science | Health Buffers that guard against damage to the ends of chromosomes could hold the key to a better understanding of malignant melanoma, according to new research from the University of Leeds.
One care lapse can be fatal for heart attack patients Published 15 September 2014 Categories Health University of Leeds research has revealed that heart attack patients have a 46% increased chance of death within a month of discharge if they miss any one of nine types of care.
Research may have identified Jack the Ripper Published 11 September 2014 Categories Science Crucial DNA testing of a Victorian shawl, undertaken by a University of Leeds expert, may have helped solve the enduring riddle of the identity of Victorian serial killer Jack the Ripper.
The University of Leeds hosts Universities UK annual conference Published 9 September 2014 Categories University The University of Leeds hosts the Universities UK members' annual conference this week, welcoming more than a hundred vice-chancellors to campus.
University of Leeds to host Q-Step Centre as part of £19.5 million funding programme Published 9 September 2014 Categories Society & Politics The University of Leeds is delivering a step-change in its social science teaching as part of an ambitious intervention to address the critical shortage of quantitatively skilled social scientists.
University of Leeds teams up with M&S for new free online course in business innovation Published 3 September 2014 Categories Technology | Business & Economy | Working with business World class innovation by leading retailer Marks & Spencer is featured in a new University of Leeds free online course starting 15 September.
New satellite maps out Napa Valley earthquake Published 2 September 2014 Categories Environment | Technology Scientists have used a new Earth-observation satellite called Sentinel-1A to map the ground movements caused by the earthquake that shook up California's wine-producing Napa Valley on 24 August 2014.
Twenty-five names added to University's First World War roll of honour Published 29 August 2014 Categories Society & Politics | Arts & Culture The names of twenty-five men from Leeds who served in the Great War are being added to the University of Leeds' Brotherton War Memorial.
Step back in time with M&S Published 28 August 2014 Categories Arts & Culture From miniskirts and flares to shoulder pads, the Marks & Spencer Company Archive on campus is going back in time to celebrate all things great about the swinging 60s, stylish 70s and eccentric 80s.
Mimicking natural evolution with 'promiscuous reactions' to improve the diversity of drugs Published 24 August 2014 Categories Science A revolutionary new scientific method developed at the University of Leeds will improve the diversity of 'biologically active molecules', such as antibiotics and anti-cancer agents.
Tickling your ear could be good for your heart Published 20 August 2014 Categories Science | Health Stimulating nerves in your ear could improve the health of your heart, researchers have discovered.
University of Leeds researchers lead £20 million fight against cardiovascular diseases Published 18 August 2014 Categories Health Researchers from the University of Leeds are leading the fight against heart diseases thanks to more than £20 million of funding from the British Heart Foundation (BHF).
Student satisfaction rises Published 12 August 2014 Categories University The University recorded another uplift in performance in this year's National Student Survey, with 88% of our final year students saying they are satisfied with the quality of their course at Leeds.