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Smart design could reduce ‘super bug’ outbreaks
Hospitals around the world have become increasingly worried about the risks of crossinfection between patients, particularly with the rise of ‘super bugs’ resistant to antibiotics.

Cool chemistry in Antarctic skies
Record quantities of ozone-depleting chemicals linked to climate change have been found in the air above Antarctica, revealed a new report published this month in Science magazine.

Let’s celebrate
You’ve heard the rumours and seen the posters - for one amazing day on Friday, 7 September, the first ever Staff Festival is set to take over campus.

Genetic link to heart disease
People born with certain genes are as likely to have a heart attack as someone smoking ten cigarettes a day.

Sun has magnetic appeal
The Sun, our nearest star, is critical to life on earth, providing us with light, warmth, and energy. Yet scientists remain puzzled about the complex inner workings of the Sun.

Teaching fellows go to top of class
Leeds’ reputation for first-class teaching rose even higher this month with the news that two more of our staff have been made national teaching fellows by the Higher Education Academy.

Taking Leeds research to the rest of the world
Boosting our research profile across the globe and attracting new grants is a driving goal of the University’s international collaboration fund, which this year gave out £143,000 in seed funding to 16 winning research proposals.

Behind the scenes of graduation
Imagine trying to devise, plan and deliver a highly prestigious event - perfect in every detail - 47 times during a period of 10 days, so that every one of 6,000 students is made to feel very special.

Scholar Hunt hits the small screen
Over the next eight weeks, Indian school leavers will battle it out to earn a full scholarship to Leeds University Business School (LUBS) as part of an international reality TV show, Scholar Hunt: Destination UK.

Car parking changes
A rise in the daily car parking charge, bringing it to £5, has been agreed by the University Council (19 July).

Leader column
Vice-Chancellor Professor Michael Arthur talks about successes in awards for research and teaching, and success in his own family.

Chairs
Chair appointments within the University.

Honours
Honours within the University.

FAQs
Ken Tuckett, talks about his work in cleaning services and his life outside the University.