Tackling the world’s big problems
The University has extended its global impact, supporting more than 70 Global Challenges Research Fund research projects across 30 different countries.
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Leeds in top 40 most international universities
Leeds has been recognised as one of the world's most international universities.
Leeds develops new European partnership
The University has signed a new partnership agreement with one of Europe’s largest research and educational institutions.
New perspective on changing travel conditions in Arctic communities
Inuit communities’ travel skills and regional knowledge have helped mitigate the effects of Arctic climate change on travel conditions, according to a new study.
Climate change threatens rainfall for agriculture
A new study suggests climate change will significantly alter rainfall patterns for key agricultural regions, but the worst effects could be mitigated by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Europe’s financial backing for Leeds' research leadership
Robotic tentacles to help surgeons operate inside the body, and understanding what characterises the will of the people are among new research programmes at Leeds supported by European funding.
Northern robotics experts to lead Euro conversation on ethics of AI
Rapid technological innovation is bringing human-robot interaction ever closer to our daily lives, meaning society needs a standard framework to address the ethical and safety issues that arise.
Meeting the global challenges of water security and urban disaster
Researchers from Leeds are key partners in two pioneering international collaborations tackling water security and urban disaster risk management.
Is our microbiome the key to tackling bowel cancer?
Leeds researchers have been awarded nearly £2.5 million to investigate how billions of microorganisms living in our bodies, called the microbiome, could be manipulated to treat bowel cancer.
Avoiding fossil fuel 'lock-in' could help limit global temperature rise
Research suggests there would be a 64% chance of limiting the increase in global average temperatures to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, if fossil fuel infrastructure was phased out immediately.