University of Leeds teams up with M&S for new free online course in business innovation
World class innovation by leading retailer Marks & Spencer is featured in a new University of Leeds free online course starting 15 September.
Research and innovation News
New satellite maps out Napa Valley earthquake
Scientists have used a new Earth-observation satellite called Sentinel-1A to map the ground movements caused by the earthquake that shook up California's wine-producing Napa Valley on 24 August 2014.
Twenty-five names added to University's First World War roll of honour
The names of twenty-five men from Leeds who served in the Great War are being added to the University of Leeds' Brotherton War Memorial.
Step back in time with M&S
From miniskirts and flares to shoulder pads, the Marks & Spencer Company Archive on campus is going back in time to celebrate all things great about the swinging 60s, stylish 70s and eccentric 80s.
Mimicking natural evolution with 'promiscuous reactions' to improve the diversity of drugs
A revolutionary new scientific method developed at the University of Leeds will improve the diversity of 'biologically active molecules', such as antibiotics and anti-cancer agents.
Tickling your ear could be good for your heart
Stimulating nerves in your ear could improve the health of your heart, researchers have discovered.
University of Leeds researchers lead £20 million fight against cardiovascular diseases
Researchers from the University of Leeds are leading the fight against heart diseases thanks to more than £20 million of funding from the British Heart Foundation (BHF).
Student satisfaction rises
The University recorded another uplift in performance in this year's National Student Survey, with 88% of our final year students saying they are satisfied with the quality of their course at Leeds.
Scientists unlock key to blood vessel formation
Scientists from the University of Leeds have discovered a gene that plays a vital role in blood vessel formation, research which adds to our knowledge of how early life develops.
Microscopic 'Saturn of the Moors' discovered
A species of alga that resembles the planet Saturn has been discovered for the first time in the British Isles.