University of Leeds presents honorary degrees
An A-list movie star, an award-winning musician and a polar explorer are among the recipients of University of Leeds honorary degrees this year.
Research and innovation News
Sustainable skincare range created from waste products of grapes
University of Leeds spin-out Keracol Limited has teamed up with Marks & Spencer to produce a natural skin care range using the waste products of grapes.
Atmospheric scientist takes part in lofty experiments for an exciting new BBC show
Dr Jim McQuaid from the University of Leeds is among the scientists who took to the skies in the world's largest airship for one of the most ambitious atmospheric experiments on television.
Treating oxygen-deprived newborns with cooling improves survival without brain damage
Cooling newborns suffering from a lack of oxygen at birth significantly increases their chance of survival without brain damage to 6-7 years, according to research involving the University of Leeds.
Medieval dishes on the menu
Over 2,000 medievalists from nearly 60 different countries arrive on campus this week, to share their passion for history, as well as the extravagant medieval feast which is a focal point of the IMC.
University celebrates Tour de France
Ahead of the official Opening Ceremony Team Presentation on Thursday, all 198 competitors in the Tour de France gathered at the University of Leeds before setting off to cycle through the city.
Get a taste of history with the Leeds International Medieval Congress
Two thousand of the world's most knowledgeable medievalists, including historian and TV broadcaster Michael Wood, are set to descend on the University for this year's International Medieval Congress.
Terahertz researchers win Faraday Medal
Two University of Leeds professors have won the 2014 Faraday Medal for outstanding contributions to experimental physics.
Outstanding impact of Leeds research celebrated by ESRC
Dr Clifford Stott of the Security and Justice Research Group at the University of Leeds has won the Economic and Social Research Council's (ESRC) 2014 Celebrating Impact Award for Outstanding Impact.
Big data technique improves monitoring of kidney transplant patients
A new data analysis technique radically improves monitoring of kidney patients, according to a University of Leeds-led study, and could lead to profound changes in the way we understand our health.