News | University of Leeds

Poetry and music performances mark First World War centenary

Published: 8 October 2014
Categories: Arts & Culture

The University of Leeds will welcome former Poet Laureate Sir Andrew Motion today for a poignant concert marking the centenary of the First World War.

Leading synchrotron scientist appointed to Bragg Centenary Chair

Published: 8 October 2014
Categories: Science | Technology

Professor Sven Schroeder has been appointed to a new chair set up to lead research into the atomic structure of materials.

New project celebrates contemporary Chinese fiction

Published: 7 October 2014
Categories: Arts & Culture

A major project highlighting contemporary Chinese writing launches at the University of Leeds this week.

Breakthrough allows researchers to watch molecules "wiggle"

Published: 7 October 2014
Categories: Science | Technology

A new crystallographic technique developed at the University of Leeds is set to transform scientists' ability to observe how molecules work.

A Sign for Art, a time for unveiling

Published: 3 October 2014
Categories: Arts & Culture

A major new piece of art was unveiled today as part of a significant refurbishment project at the University of Leeds.

Innovation and investment in policing with new ESRC funding

Published: 3 October 2014
Categories: Society & Politics

A new University of Leeds project is set to bring innovation to policing across West Yorkshire.

£11 million funding for doctoral training partnership for biological scientists

Published: 3 October 2014
Categories: Science | University

A consortium of Yorkshire universities has been chosen to help spearhead the training of the next generation of biological scientists.

Grouse moor burning causes widespread environmental changes

Published: 1 October 2014
Categories: Environment

Evidence of the environmental impact of heather burning is published today in the first authoritative study on the subject, to help relieve tensions on both sides of the grouse moor management debate.

Leeds embarks on biggest ever academic recruitment drive

Published: 1 October 2014
Categories: University

The University of Leeds is offering 250 new opportunities for academic researchers in its biggest ever recruitment drive.

University treasures to go on display with help of Lottery grant

Published: 1 October 2014
Categories: Arts & Culture

A treasure trove of rare manuscripts and books held at the University of Leeds can go on show to the public thanks to a round of Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) grants announced today.

Artist draws on First World War archive for inspiration

Published: 26 September 2014
Categories: Arts & Culture

A unique archive of letters, interviews and diaries relating to the First World War is providing the inspiration for a new artist in residence at the University of Leeds.

Ten year trends reveal more children admitted to intensive care but with lower staffing ratios

Published: 26 September 2014
Categories: Health

More children than ever are being admitted to intensive care units in England and Wales but there are fewer staff per bed available to cope with the increase.

Flying fish - from Africa to the Amazon

Published: 25 September 2014
Categories: Environment | Science

Scientists have uncovered the natural fertiliser contained within Saharan dust that plays an important role in the health of the Amazon rainforest when it is blown across the Atlantic: fish bone.

Parkinson Tower turns gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Published: 25 September 2014
Categories: University | Health

The Parkinson Tower at the University of Leeds turned gold on Thursday 25 September to celebrate Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

Countries must work together to stop organ traffickers, says researcher

Published: 25 September 2014
Categories: Society & Politics | Health

The author of new research into organ trafficking has called for a concerted international effort to confront the problem.

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