University News

Lily Owuye

Fast track to success

Published
16 July 2025
Categories
University

An inspiring engineering student is on the fast track to a career in Formula One after securing a place on the Lewis Hamilton Scholarship programme.

Swordsmen demonstrate 15th century armed combat.

Leeds transported to the Middle Ages

Published
15 July 2025
Categories
University

Falconry, fashion and fighting with swords took thousands of visitors to the University of Leeds back to the Middle Ages. 

A large group of people stood in the Nexus foyer.

Protecting and preserving knowledge

Published
8 July 2025
Categories
Global
University

Libraries have a key role to play in fighting the misuse of information and helping people to connect in a digital age.

Mustafa Mohammadi

University granted Sanctuary status

Published
8 July 2025
Categories
Working with our region
University

An academic who left his home country of Afghanistan with his wife and young daughter to pursue a new life in the UK has hailed the support from the CARA fellowship as “a window of hope”.

A view up the hill on Woodhouse Lane towards the Parkinson Building, with students, buses and cars.

University of Leeds joins Coimbra Group

Published
23 June 2025
Categories
Global
University

The University of Leeds is collaborating with universities across Europe to deliver impact for local and global communities.

The Parkinson Building at the University of Leeds with blue sky in the background.

Leeds ranked 86th in QS World University Rankings

Published
19 June 2025
Categories
University

The University of Leeds has retained its position in the top 100 of world-leading universities for the 8th successive year, ranking 86th out of a total of more than 8,400 institutions worldwide.

An image showing Natasha Merat and Stewart Ross

University community recognised in Birthday Honours

Published
16 June 2025
Categories
University

A leading road safety researcher and a sports ambassador who helped turn Leeds into a global centre for triathlon are among those recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours.

A large group of BFAN members in the Nexus atrium.

Inspiring career growth at Africa Week

Published
22 May 2025
Categories
University

University leaders have joined up with those at the start of their careers to support female professional development.