University’s Paralympians secure medals in Rio
University of Leeds graduates claimed three gold medals and one silver in the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, with one helping set a new world record in the process.
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Helping students to access university
For the first time essential resources and advice are available online and free of charge for teachers and advisers who are helping their students go on to leading universities.
Terminal cancer patients 'not getting adequate pain relief'
Many terminal cancer patients are not getting adequate pain relief early enough, according to a University of Leeds study.
The Power of 8: value to economy more than entire Premier League
The value to the economy of the N8, the eight most research-intensive universities in the North, is almost double that of the entire Premier League, a report reveals today.
Talks on the wild side
The President of Iceland gave a keynote address at the University of Leeds.
Nexus set to drive innovation and collaboration
A new £40m innovation and enterprise centre at the University of Leeds has been given the green light by Leeds City Council today.
Expert trio elected as Fellows of the Royal Academy of Engineering
Three University of Leeds professors have been elected as Fellows of the Royal Academy of Engineering, in recognition of their significant contribution to the field.
High hopes for University’s five Rio Paralympians
The athletic ability of five University of Leeds sports stars will be tested to the limit during the Paralympics, which begin today in Rio de Janiero.
Rare Shakespeare treasures
A new exhibition is celebrating the legacy of William Shakespeare with a display of rare items from the University of Leeds’ Special Collections.
Too few school packed lunches meet nutritional standards
Only a tiny proportion of children’s packed lunches are meeting nutritional standards, despite high-profile awareness campaigns, a University of Leeds study has found.
