Free online courses to develop digital skills Published 26 June 2023 Categories Technology Young people will be able to access free online courses to develop digital skills in a new programme aimed at opening the technology industry to underrepresented groups.
Government announces national rollout of Leeds lung cancer screening Published 26 June 2023 Categories Society & Politics | Health A targeted lung cancer screening programme trialled by the University of Leeds and Leeds Teaching Hospitals is being rolled out nationally, the government has announced.
Summer Music Festival uncovers untold stories Published 23 June 2023 Categories Arts & Culture Internationally renowned acts, rising stars and homegrown talent will be performing at the University of Leeds for this year’s International Concert Series Summer Music Festival.
From Leeds to the top of the world: Brownlee brothers inspire the next generation Published 23 June 2023 Categories Alumni Triathlete Jonny Brownlee has completed the set – Olympic gold, silver and bronze medals. As the 50,000th child crosses a Brownlee Foundation finish line, his legacy goes beyond the competitive arena.
Leeds hosts global Fair Trade event Published 21 June 2023 Categories University | Working with business | Global | Environment An international event aimed at establishing equity between producers and consumers was hosted by the University this week.
World heritage wetland site threatened by strawberry farming Published 21 June 2023 Categories Environment Strawberry lovers might want to check the provenance of their fruit this summer following controversy about a new farming bill which could cause the devastation of an iconic Spanish wetland.
Lack of simulations hampering driverless vehicle revolution Published 20 June 2023 Categories Environment | Working with business | Science Algorithms that accurately reflect the behaviour of road users - vital for the safe roll out of driverless vehicles - are still not available, warn scientists.
The impact different species and their traits have on human wellbeing Published 20 June 2023 Categories Health | Environment New research has revealed for the first time that well-functioning ecosystems are crucial to human health and wellbeing.
Karina Antram: How to fix your fatigue Published 19 June 2023 Categories Alumni After suffering from burnout during her career, Karina Antram got to the root of the issue. She retrained as a nutritionist, and shares her five steps to fixing fatigue.
Leeds community recognised in royal honours Published 17 June 2023 Categories University A civil engineer who has conducted pioneering research into the performance and durability of concrete has been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours.
Leeds community recognised by royal honours Published 17 June 2023 Categories University A civil engineer who has conducted pioneering research into the performance and durability of concrete has been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours.
Prestigious chemistry award for Leeds academic Published 13 June 2023 Categories News | Science | University A leading research scientist at the University of Leeds who develops computer models to understand how ageing and artificial implants affect the tissues in our body has won a prestigious award.
Art graduates ask the art world: Can you let us in? Published 8 June 2023 Categories University | Arts & Culture Talented emerging artists who have persevered through the turbulent years of Covid are bursting onto the art scene with a plea to “let us in”, as the Lord Mayor of Leeds opens their degree show.
Greenhouse gas emissions at ‘an all-time high’, warn scientists Published 8 June 2023 Categories Global | Science | Environment | Research Human-caused global warming has continued to increase at an “unprecedented rate” since the last major assessment of the climate system published two years ago, say 50 leading scientists.
Strategic Agreement marks new University collaboration Published 6 June 2023 Categories Research | University | Global The University of Leeds has signed a strategic partnership with the University of Pretoria that commits to tackling some of the world's most pressing challenges.