Global challenges News

Literary sleuths find genuine author

Published
Thursday 28th March, 2013
Categories
Arts & Culture

A little-known Thai woman is the real author of an important Buddhist treatise - not the high-profile monk previously credited, according to new findings.

Statement

Published
Monday 25th March, 2013
Categories
Statements

University of Leeds statement: New Vice-Chancellor announced

Access all areas - University showcases outreach work

Published
Monday 25th March, 2013
Categories
University
Technology
Science

University-led initiatives to help the brightest students enjoy a world class education, regardless of background, received a stamp of approval today.

Public event on personalised medicine and future cancer care

Published
Thursday 21st March, 2013
Categories
University
Health

On Saturday, 16 March, the Stratified Medicine Hub and Cancer Research UK sponsored a public talk, "Personalised Medicine and the Future of Cancer Care," as part of the Leeds Festival of Science.

Global failure to close the maths gender gap

Published
Thursday 14th March, 2013
Categories
Society & Politics

Boys continue to outperform girls in maths, despite attempts to close the gap, according to a study from the University of Leeds and the University of Missouri.

Behind the wheel of company profits

Published
Wednesday 13th March, 2013
Categories
Environment
Business & Economy

Small-car manufacturer Fiat beat its efficiency record in the 2008 recession while former high-achievers Toyota and BMW showed their worst results in 10 years, according to a new study.

Guidebook celebrates Leeds' vibrant campus

Published
Wednesday 13th March, 2013
Categories
University

The rich architectural heritage of the University of Leeds is explored in a new edition of a classic walking guide to its campus.

Computer packs the punch of 500,000 iPads

Published
Friday 8th March, 2013
Categories
Technology
Science

A new supercomputer hosted at the University of Leeds is offering businesses and academic researchers across the North of England world-class computing power.