Main stories
Dark arts of the 'Rhubarb Triangle'
West Yorkshire has been known as the home of the mysterious ‘Rhubarb Triangle’ – the epicentre of forced rhubarb – since the late 19th century.
Scientists lead fight
to save Caspian seal
One of the world’s smallest seals, the Caspian, this week joined an international list of species at high risk of extinction.
Striking, stunning and opening soon
The striking profile of the £16 million, six-storey Marjorie and Arnold Ziff Building, with its sweeping curves and reflective glass, cuts a commanding presence at the main gateway to the University, on Cavendish Road.
The heat is on
England’s top rugby league players are being exposed to an Australian-style climate at the University of Leeds ahead of this month’s forthcoming Rugby League World Cup 2008, which kicks off on 25 October.
Times nominees lifting us higher
The University of Leeds has been shortlisted in two categories in
the Times Higher Awards 2008 – the ‘Oscars’ of the higher education sector – due to be announced in London on 23 October.
Black history month
All staff are invited to join in with the many
events happening on campus during October
for Black History Month, organised by Leeds
University Union and supported by the
University’s Equality Service.
New research alliance with NHS
The University of Leeds is one of the partners in a £21 million, five-year project designed to help the NHS become more innovative and research-focused.
Software ‘young guns’ for hire
Leeds students are offering their software and programming skills to a range of internal
and external clients through a new consultancy service in the School of Computing.
Oh, what a night!
It may have bucketed it down outside, but that didn’t stop nearly 4,000 staff from having an amazing time at this year’s Staff Festival, held on 5 September.
Accolade for creating a ‘Well University’
A concerted drive to improve the health and wellbeing of our staff and students has
seen the University of Leeds nominated for a prestigious national award.
FAQs: Nina Quinlan, wellbeing project manager
Nina talks about her work creating a 'Well University' and her life outside work.
Leader column
Professor Michael Arthur talks about the success of the University and his plans to build on it.
Honours
Honours from around the University.