University of Leeds

Scientists have used a fibre-optic sensor passed deep into a borehole to obtain the most detailed measurements of ice properties

The University has partnered with the World Health Organisation to create a global strategy to protect populations against future threats

Leading experts in the transmission of airborne pathogens are calling for tighter regulations to control air quality in buildings –

People living with heart failure could benefit from personalised pacemakers to help them exercise safely, thanks to a trial being

Astronomers have identified the molecule methanol in the ‘warm zones’ of a protoplanetary disk circling a star about 360 light

In Vice-Chancellor Professor Simone Buitendijk’s latest blog, she explores why trust is so important for the wellbeing and growth of

Sea level rise caused by melting ice could be halved this century if the Paris Agreement target of limiting warming

Two prominent Leeds figures have been elected as Fellows of the prestigious Royal Society. Chancellor, Professor Dame Jane Francis, has

A good practice guide for caring for new and expectant mothers and the people close to them has been produced

Scientists are warning that drinking water supplies in parts of rural West Africa are being contaminated by lead-containing materials used

The forgotten story of a First World War prisoner-of-war camp in North Yorkshire has been brought to life through new

Appointments have been announced for two senior leadership roles supporting the University’s strategic ambitions. Following an open international recruitment process,

A major refurbishment to enhance world-class research facilities for the Faculty of Biological Sciences is complete. The state-of-the-art lab and

Leeds is the first university to sign up to a voluntary agreement to slash the impact of the UK clothing

In Vice-Chancellor Professor Simone Buitendijk’s latest blog, she sets out why it is essential to apply lessons learned during the

A test which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to measure proteins present in some patients with advanced bowel cancer could hold

Engineers have developed a material that mimics human cartilage – the body’s shock absorbing and lubrication system, and it could

A team from the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures has secured £1 million in funding from global charitable foundation

Substantial cuts in global greenhouse gas emissions could be achieved by raising water levels in agricultural peatlands, according to a

Volcanic eruptions deep in our oceans are capable of extremely powerful releases of energy, at a rate high enough to