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.
Thinking forward through the past Published 19 September 2014 Categories Arts & Culture | Society & Politics A major international research project led by the University of Leeds has attracted significant funding from the AHRC to shine new light on forgotten works by Jewish artists.
Good University Guide puts Leeds among top UK universities Published 19 September 2014 Categories University The University of Leeds has been named as runner-up for this year's University of the Year award and has risen to 17th place in The Sunday Times and The Times Good University Guide.
Peacock's train is not such a drag Published 18 September 2014 Categories Science The magnificent plumage of the peacock may not be quite the sacrifice to love that it appears to be, University of Leeds researchers have discovered.
'Office life' of bacteria may be their weak spot Published 18 September 2014 Categories Science Scientists at the University of Leeds think we may be able to drown deadly bacteria in their own paperwork.
Exploring Leeds and Yorkshire in the First World War Published 18 September 2014 Categories Arts & Culture University of Leeds academics are taking part in a major public event examining the role of Leeds and the wider region in the First World War.
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.