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World-class solution for extracting 21st century mineral
In an international breakthrough, researchers at the University of Leeds have discovered a greener, cleaner method for producing higher yields of titanium dioxide.

stage@leeds festival unmasked
A two-week festival of theatre, performance and cultural events will celebrate the official opening of our new campus theatre complex, stage@leeds.

The quiet crackdown - street policing of problem drug users
A new 18-month study led by the University of Leeds' Centre for Criminal Justice Studies has for the first time shed light on the uneasy relationship that exists between the police and problem drug users.

Best-selling author to weave his magic at Leeds
Author Philip Pullman, best known for his award-winning fantasy trilogy His Dark Materials will be the star attraction of this year's Leeds Read event at the University of Leeds.

European Commission network will champion the rights of disabled people
The European Commission has appointed Leeds to steer a new academic network whose research will inform policies that could transform the lives of Europe’s 68 million disabled people, many of whom still face severe discrimination.

Clear path ahead for disability access audit
The University has embarked on a major disability access audit of all its buildings, grounds and teaching spaces.

Luminescent moss inspires cerebral artwork
University of Leeds researchers are one step closer to unravelling how nature combines both maternal and paternal DNA to create genetically unique offspring.

Another string to their bow
The School of Music has won one of its biggest-ever research grants after receiving close to £500,000 from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC).

Leader column
Professor Michael Arthur talks about philanthropy, research awards, health and safety, and his appointment to the board of the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority.

FAQs
Dr Richard Blackburn, Senior Lecturer in Coloration Technology, talks about life at the University and his love of musicals.

Genes of ‘super moss’ could prevent future famines
Glow-in-the-dark moss sprouting from a plastic human brain is not something you’re likely to encounter every day.

Make the switch to recycled paper
Recycled paper is now the University's default first choice for printing, photocopying, communications, and all things paper-related.

Health and safety is a top priority for all
Like them or loathe them, you can’t fail to have seen the bright-yellow posters splashed across campus in recent weeks. Good, so we have your attention then?

Pensions+ update
The University is in consultation with campus unions on developing a staff benefit scheme known as ‘Pensions +'. Under the scheme, many employees would see a small increase in their net take home pay.

Celestial music fit for a monarch
An academic in the School of Music has discovered the missing text for a 17th century royal ode.

Teaching award winners are a class act
Ten teaching staff have received awards as part of the University’s teaching fellowship scheme, launched in 2001 to celebrate outstanding contributions in teaching and learning support.

Healthy Week packs a real punch
Healthy Week hit a home run this year, as nearly a thousand staff and students took part in over 100 ‘give it a go' activities – from salsa aerobics to meditation.