Global challenges News

Energy Building officially opens

Published
Wednesday 21st March, 2012
Categories
University

The new £12.5 million Energy Building has been officially opened.

Clash of the crayfish: why the Americans are winning

Published
Wednesday 14th March, 2012
Categories
Science
Environment

Aggressive American signal crayfish are threatening Yorkshire's native white-clawed crayfish populations because they have better resistance to parasites and are less fussy about what they eat.

Climate Week 2012

Published
Monday 12th March, 2012
Categories
Environment

During this year's Climate Week, which runs from 12 - 16 March, the University will be showcasing its research and the positive impact it is having on sustainability.

More children now living with 'life limiting' conditions

Published
Monday 12th March, 2012
Categories
Health

The number of children with conditions such as muscular dystrophy, neurodegenerative disorders or severe cerebral palsy who are surviving into adulthood has been underestimated, a new study shows.

M&S Company Archive to open at University

Published
Friday 9th March, 2012
Categories
Business & Economy
Working with business

The new Michael Marks Building, which will house M&S' full Company Archive and include expansion space for collections from the University library, opens its doors to the public on Friday 16th March.

Turning the key to economic recovery

Published
Thursday 8th March, 2012
Categories
Business & Economy

Ana Botin, the CEO of Santander UK, will be delivering a guest lecture at Leeds University Business School in March on 'UK Banks and Small Businesses: key to economic recovery'.