Celebrating multilingual Leeds
Hundreds of people have tried a new language for the first time as part of Leeds Language Week, a University-led initiative to celebrate the city’s linguistic diversity.
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Supporting the next generation of researchers
Yorkshire is to play an expanded role in training the researchers of the future, following a significant government investment.
Sculpture celebrates remarkable women
A sculpture has been unveiled that celebrates the lives of inspirational women who have contributed to the city of Leeds.
Supporting Bradford 2025 City of Culture
The University is partnering with Bradford 2025 to enhance engagement by staff and students with the UK City of Culture’s plans for the year ahead.
Yorkshire plays key role on world’s musical map
Almost two million people in the region will hear or play public pianos as part of this year’s Leeds International Piano Competition, which brings a new Piano Trail to Bradford.
Collaboration achieves “almost impossible” design challenge
A showstopping carnival costume – featuring mechanical elements previously thought “impossible” to make by hand – has been created in a ground-breaking collaboration between engineers and designers.
Developing equity in leadership
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.
University hosts GB Sevens squad
GB Sevens have set up base at the University of Leeds as they prepare for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games to kick off.
Put people and planet first, says Mary Portas
Businesses need to look after their people and the planet as much as their shareholders, according to broadcaster and entrepreneur Mary Portas.
How schools can help children eat well and be active
The health of children and young people in the UK is getting worse, with children’s education, health and wellbeing affected by inactivity and unhealthy diets, new research has found.