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Leeds launches landmark early years research project 

Published
Tuesday 12th December, 2023
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Working with our region
Society & Politics
Health

Improving the life chances of children in Leeds during their first 1,000 days is the focus of an ambitious new research project by the University of Leeds. 

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Replanting lost woodlands cuts the risk of extreme flooding

Published
Friday 17th November, 2023
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Science
Environment
Research

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

Published
Wednesday 4th October, 2023
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Working with our region
Arts & Culture
Research

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.

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Fresh support for care-experienced students

Published
Thursday 28th September, 2023
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Working with our region
University

Higher Education (HE) providers across West Yorkshire have developed a collaborative response to support care-experienced students.

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Leading the way in knowledge exchange

Published
Wednesday 27th September, 2023
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University
Working with our region
Working with business

The University of Leeds remains a leading higher education institution for knowledge exchange, according to Research England.

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Living wall on campus will honour precious peatlands

Published
Wednesday 20th September, 2023
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Arts & Culture
Working with our region
Environment

An artist is collaborating with a community arts group to create a living wall for the University of Leeds, inspired by carbon-storing peatlands.

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New children's health research partnership launched in Leeds

Published
Wednesday 8th March, 2023
Categories
University
Working with our region
Health
Research

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.