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Supporting West Yorkshire on the international stage
Published : 18 March 2026
Categories : Working with our region : Global
A delegation from the University of Leeds has supported the Mayor of West Yorkshire on an international trade mission to Switzerland and Germany.
Tackling health inequalities across West Yorkshire
Published : 18 March 2026
Categories : Working with business : Working with our region
A business founded by a University of Leeds alum has won £100,000 of funding to commercialise its wearable health technology.
Unlocking regional growth
Published : 10 March 2026
Categories : Working with business : Working with our region
A Leeds MP heard how the University of Leeds is playing a crucial role in driving regional economic growth.
Chancellor joins leading trade unionist to speak at campus event
Published : 23 February 2026
Categories : Working with our region : University
Big tech and finance are driving inequality while right wing populism threatens women’s rights in the 21st century, according to a trailblazing trade unionist who will speak at the University.
Partnership boost for volunteers
Published : 18 February 2026
Categories : Working with our region
The University has joined forces with over 30 local organisations to develop an online course for volunteers – which is now available absolutely free.
Award-winning apprentices
Published : 16 February 2026
Categories : Working with our region
An engineering firm apprentice who won an accolade for his outstanding contributions says the experience of his apprenticeship has “influenced almost all aspects of working life”.
Astronomy course to support UK moonsighters
Published : 15 January 2026
Categories : Working with our region
A new project which aims to provide Muslim communities across the UK with the skills to host local astronomy hubs and moongazing events has been established.
Teenagers turn detectives on campus
Published : 15 December 2025
Categories : Working with our region
Schoolchildren were sworn in as 'junior detectives' on the University of Leeds campus as part of a knife reduction campaign.
Artworks for all ages illuminate campus
Published : 15 October 2025
Categories : Research : Working with our region : Arts & Culture
Music, magic and mind-bending research are transforming the University of Leeds campus for its most ambitious contribution to Light Night yet.
Star students at Mathematics School
Published : 27 August 2025
Categories : Working with our region
The first cohort of students to complete A-levels at Leeds Mathematics School is celebrating outstanding results.