TV leaders’ debates ‘should become part of the fabric of major political events’
Election debates on TV have a significant impact on voters’ decision making and should become part of the fabric of major political events, new research argues.
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Proactive in Paris - COP21
Scientists and world leaders are convening in Paris to tackle climate change, and the University of Leeds is well represented at the talks, offering a wealth of expertise in climate change science.
University stages double act with West Yorkshire Playhouse
A new theatre partnership between the University of Leeds and West Yorkshire Playhouse is putting learning centre stage.
Entrepreneurial University of the Year
The University of Leeds has been named ‘Entrepreneurial University of the Year’ at the Times Higher Education Awards.
Leeds ranks third best in UK for student employability
The University of Leeds has been ranked third in the UK for the employability of its graduates.
Drawing a ‘curtain of fire’ on dinosaur extinction theory?
The role volcanic activity played in mass extinction in the Earth’s early history is likely to have been much less severe than previously thought, according to a study led by the University of Leeds.
Peatland Code could significantly cut greenhouse gas emissions
A new Government-backed code has been launched that could slash UK carbon dioxide emissions by 220 million tonnes and protect rare wildlife by restoring moors, bogs and mires.
Half of all Amazonian tree species may be globally threatened
More than half of all tree species in the world’s most diverse forest – the Amazon – may be globally threatened, according to a new study.
Artistic Leeds partnership in the running for prestigious art prize
The University of Leeds has been shortlisted for one of the country's most valuable contemporary art awards.
Investing in Knowledge, Creating Opportunity
A specially commissioned report captures the scale of the University’s economic, social and cultural impact.