Main stories
Building tougher cities for a more unpredictable world
With scientists warning that our planet will be rocked by more severe storms, floods and soaring temperatures as a result of climate change, can we trust that our cities will survive whatever the future throws at us?
Carnival comes to campus
The Staff Festival is back – at a new time of year and with a new carnival theme. This year’s festival is on Friday 3 July, from 3pm to 9pm, allowing staff and their families to celebrate the start of summer.
New PVC for research takes the helm
Our new Pro-Vice-Chancellor for research is Professor Andrew Thompson, one of the UK’s leading academics on the history and legacies of the British empire. He will take over the role from Professor Margaret Atack this August.
Expand your horizons through higher education
The Lifelong Learning Centre wants to talk to members of staff who have never studied at university before and want to gain new skills.
Anti-cancer drug trial
A phase 1 clinical trial for a new anti-cancer drug will take place next year at St James’s University Hospital, led by Professor Chris Twelves from Leeds Institute of Molecular Medicine.
Cameron and the Tories
British politics lecturer Dr Victoria Honeyman (School of Politics and International Studies) has written a chapter on foreign and international policy for a new book, The Conservatives under David Cameron: Built to last?, published by Palgrave Macmillan.
Ancient eruption wiped out life
A previously unknown giant volcanic eruption that led to global mass extinction 260 million years ago has been uncovered by Leeds scientists, whose study was published in Science on 29 May.
It takes three to tango
Imagine a world in which the sensation of dancing is no longer restricted to the able-bodied – you only have to pluck up the courage to ask a ‘digital sprite’ to take a spin with you.
125 years of M&S history comes home
Marks & Spencer is celebrating its 125th birthday with a free public exhibition now open in the Centenary Gallery, as part of an exciting long-term collaboration with the University of Leeds.
The dark side of ketamine
Neuroscientist Dr Gijsbert Stoet (Institute of Psychological Sciences) appears in a new short documentary film about the rising use of the recreational drug ketamine in the UK.
Women's sweat in the global workforce
A new book based on three decades of pioneering research by Professor Ruth Pearson will shed light on the reality of women’s employment in the expanding global economy, particularly in emerging markets such as China and Thailand, where they are often used as a source of cheap labour.
An exceptional British poet
Internationally acclaimed poet Geoffrey Hill has donated his archive of work from the past 50 years to the University’s Brotherton Library, providing fresh impetus for study of his life and career.
Pioneering partnership with Copenhagen
An innovative partnership is flourishing between the University of Leeds and the University of Copenhagen - ranked among the world’s top 50 universities – creating new opportunities in research, teaching and leadership
Eye on Asia photo competition
A selection of stunning photographs, taking you on a journey from a dancing monk in Tibet to a goat herder in China, reveal the delights of hidden Asia.
Woolly props show breast is best
Trainee midwives from Leeds’ School of Healthcare have found a novel way of promoting breast feeding to new mums through the everyday art of knitting.
Benefactor marks landmark birthday
Marjorie Ziff celebrated her 80th birthday on 26 May by opening the stunning new student services building which bears her name.
Leader column
The Vice-Chancellor discusses the responsibilities carried by senior staff, the need for public debate about how the REF will allocate research funds, and the latest news from the Worldwide Universities Network (WUN).
FAQs
The Reporter talks to Royal Society research fellow Dr Simon Lewis about his internationally-acclaimed research into the effects of climate change on African and Amazonian rainforests - and he tells us what it's like living in the jungle for months at a time!
In the news
National and international media coverage about the University of Leeds’ research findings and expert commentary.
Our people
Meet Professor Phil Holmes, the new chair in financial risk management within Leeds University Business School.
Honours
A round-up of major prizes and accolades received by members of staff across the University.
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The best place to find goods for sale, professional services, houses and rooms for sale/to let and other classified ads.
Noticeboard
A selection of the best exhibitions, talks, concerts and other events happening on campus. See the full list at www.leeds.ac.uk/events
