High-performance computing to aid scientific discovery
The University is to be part of two supercomputing centres - to boost the ability of researchers to make major scientific breaththroughs.
Study News
Showcasing the breadth of health research at Leeds
Senior leaders from the Medical Research Council (MRC) visited the University today to find out more about the interdisciplinary health research taking place here.
Next Vice-Chancellor appointed to the University of Leeds
Professor Simone Buitendijk has been appointed Vice-Chancellor of the University of Leeds.
Helping a heavy industry reach net-zero
Scientists have secured funding to investigate ways the UK steel industry can be decarbonised within 30 years.
A laser that can route light around corners
Scientists and engineers have created the first electrically-driven ‘topological’ laser, which has the ability to route light particles around corners.
Giving back: National Student Volunteering Week
With National Student Volunteering Week 2020 underway this week, the University is celebrating the impact student volunteers have on local, national and international communities.
Using sound and light for ultra-fast data transfer
Researchers have made a breakthrough in the control of terahertz quantum cascade lasers, which could lead to the transmission of data at the rate of 100 gigabits per second.
Success in key international ranking
The University of Leeds has once again been recognised as one of the world's most international universities.
University acquires city centre venue
The University has exchanged an agreement to purchase Cloth Hall Court from Leeds Beckett University.
Self-driving the longest route yet
A project researching the latest autonomous vehicle technologies has successfully completed a 230-mile self-navigated journey on UK roads.