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Kevin Sinfield addresses people at his graduation ceremony

Inspirational trio receive Honorary Degrees

Published
Thursday 25th July, 2024
Categories
University

Leading lights from international business, higher education and sport have been recognised with honorary degrees from the University of Leeds.

Members of the LGBT+ Staff Network holding the banner and smiling outside of Centenary Hall

University supports Leeds Pride

Published
Wednesday 24th July, 2024
Categories
University

University of Leeds colleagues joined in the vibrant celebrations at this year’s Leeds Pride event.

Graduate Memory Moyo in her gowns, pictured with her mother on the famous Parkinson steps

Lifeline support for lifelong learners

Published
Tuesday 23rd July, 2024
Categories
University
Health

A graduate says the support she received as a mature student was a lifeline during her studies – and helped her achieve her forever dream of becoming a doctor.

Exterior of the Parkinson Building taken in the distance along Woodhouse Lane

Appointment of new University Council members

Published
Tuesday 23rd July, 2024
Categories
University

Leaders in social enterprise, the arts, regional government and finance are to join the University Council as lay members of the University’s governing body.

Two people, their backs to camera, painting words and pictures on a very large canvas.

Leeds researchers named Future Leaders

Published
Thursday 18th July, 2024
Categories
Research

Two of Leeds' most promising research leaders have earned national fellowships to advance their work aimed at tackling global challenges.

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Forests continue to capture carbon despite challenges

Published
Wednesday 17th July, 2024
Categories
Research
Environment

The world’s forests have absorbed more than 100 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide over the past three decades, but they need more protection, according to a new study.

Participants in the Equity in Leadership programme

Developing equity in leadership

Published
Tuesday 9th July, 2024
Categories
Working with our region

A new cross-institutional programme has launched at the University of Leeds, with the aim of helping to accelerate progress on diversifying leadership in higher education.

Professor Hai-Sui Yu with SWJTU President Xuedong Yan shaking hands and holding a strategic agreement.

A decade of engineering excellence

Published
Monday 8th July, 2024
Categories
Global

The University of Leeds and Southwest Jiaotong University (SWJTU) have marked the 10th anniversary of a Joint School of Engineering and Computer Science.

Two people dressed in armour pose for the camera, holding their swords up,

World’s medievalists flock to Leeds

Published
Friday 5th July, 2024
Categories
Global
Research
Arts & Culture

Thousands of medieval enthusiasts have flocked to the University of Leeds for the largest humanities research conference in Europe, featuring fighting knights, music and rare works by JRR Tolkien.

Sir Keir Starmer in honorary degree robes.

University alum becomes UK Prime Minister

Published
Friday 5th July, 2024
Categories
Society & Politics
University

A Leeds alum has taken up residence behind the UK's most famous front door at 10 Downing Street.