Replanting lost woodlands cuts the risk of extreme flooding
Pioneering research will for the first time monitor how the creation of England’s biggest new native woodland could help stave off the worst effects of climate change, such as flooding.
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Art, music and performances shine on campus for Light Night
Visitors can experience the magic of the UK’s largest annual arts and lights festival, Light Night, on the University of Leeds campus on 12 and 13 October.
Fresh support for care-experienced students
Higher Education (HE) providers across West Yorkshire have developed a collaborative response to support care-experienced students.
Leading the way in knowledge exchange
The University of Leeds remains a leading higher education institution for knowledge exchange, according to Research England.
Living wall on campus will honour precious peatlands
An artist is collaborating with a community arts group to create a living wall for the University of Leeds, inspired by carbon-storing peatlands.
Booking opens for Ilkley Literature Festival’s golden anniversary
Tickets are now on sale for the Ilkley Literature Festival, which is celebrating its 50th year with a headline slot by Leeds Professor of Poetry Simon Armitage.
University – a ‘convening power’ in climate action
Businesses need to become more sustainable or risk not being able to cope with the shocks of future climate change.
Historic Cloth Hall Court unveiled as new University events venue
A new multi-purpose corporate and private events venue in the heart of the city has been unveiled by the University of Leeds.
New children's health research partnership launched in Leeds
Severe childhood illnesses including cancer, life-threatening diseases and mental health conditions are to be the focus of a new multi-million pound research partnership in Leeds.
Charity gives unclaimed campus bikes new lease of life
More than 300 bicycles abandoned on the University of Leeds campus are being donated to a charity which helps train people in prison to repair them.