University of Leeds

Practical guidelines which will help to make parks and green spaces safer for women and girls across the UK are being launched at a conference organised by the University of Leeds. It follows a recent study of a cross-section of more than…

Reducing the dose and duration of radiotherapy treatments for anal cancer may result in fewer side effects, recent clinical trial results have shown.The study, called PLATO, is run through the Leeds CRUK Clinical Trials Unit at the…

A pioneering University of Leeds research project about human movement has been awarded an Ingenious Award by the Royal Academy of Engineering.“The Mechanics of Life: Movement, Mobility and Me” brings together University engineers, led by…

Dr Martin Stow has been appointed to the new position of Pro Vice-Chancellor for Business Engagement and Enterprise at the University of Leeds.Demonstrating the University’s commitment to having business engagement and enterprise as a…

The University of Leeds is opening its doors to students around the world with a ground-breaking new online Disability Studies course.Students will be able to access world-leading teaching alongside like-minded learners in an accessible…

A researcher who exposed the threat that climate change poses to tropical forests in Africa has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society, one of the highest accolades in science.Simon Lewis, Professor of Global Change Science in the…

University health bosses have welcomed the news that a West Yorkshire NHS trust has been awarded coveted “teaching trust” status. The University of Leeds sponsored Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust’s bid to achieve teaching status. Now…

Students from the University of Leeds engaged in a European event showcasing energy and sustainable development.The ENGIE European Academic Challenge, which took place at the Taets Art and Event Park in Amsterdam saw 25 students represent…

The University of Leeds has reinforced its commitment to innovation at one of the UK's largest property events.Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Simone Buitendijk, was among the speakers at the UK Real Estate Infrastructure and…

Academics at the University of Leeds believe they could have found the answer to a long-running mystery behind Jupiter’s famous “stripes”.Pictures of the planet are characterised by bands of colour, as well as the famous Great Red Spot,…