Blue plaque commemorates first trans conference
A blue plaque has been installed on campus to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the UK’s first ever trans conference.
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Placing schools at forefront of child poverty work
The government must form a national plan to tackle child poverty with schools and nurseries at the forefront, the authors of a new report say.
Exploring African food challenges
Partners from across Africa gathered in Leeds for a week of research dedicated to tackling challenges in food systems and supply chains.
Cancer deaths plummet in middle aged people
Fewer middle-aged people are dying from cancer in the UK than at any point over the last 25 years, new research shows.
Leeds alum wins prestigious award in Saudi Arabia
Dr Manar Samman (MSc Bioscience 2010; Medicine 2015) has been recognised with a national award for her contribution to medical education and practice in Saudi Arabia.
Funding boost for space science project
A pioneering radio astronomy project, introducing skills and expertise to countries across Sub-Saharan Africa, has received a funding boost to continue its transformational work.
Socially prescribed creative play boosts wellbeing
Socially prescribed creative play helps children and their parents develop new skills and promotes wellbeing, a new study has found.
Appointment of lay members of the University Council
The University Council is seeking to appoint several high-calibre individuals with broad leadership qualities, who can add value to its work as the University’s governing body.
Celebrating Muslims in the North
Trailblazing contributions of Muslims living and working in the North of England are being celebrated in a new museum display, based on University of Leeds research.
Training park staff to increase women's safety
Parks staff and volunteers in West Yorkshire are being trained to intervene when they spot cases of discrimination, harassment or bullying in public spaces.