A Leeds alum will be inaugurated as President of Ireland following the country’s election vote. Catherine Connolly became the country’s 10th president after Irish voters went to the polls on Friday 24 ...

Leeds has risen nine places in the 2026 Guardian University Guide. The Guardian guide ranks UK institutions by subject, looking at student satisfaction, staff numbers, spending and career prospects.

Legislation to restrict supermarket sales of foods high in fat, sugar or salt (HFSS) has led to a marked reduction in purchases, according to the first ever independent analysis. The research, which ...

Deforestation in tropical countries could contribute to increased deaths from heat exposure in nearby populations, new research has shown. The study, which analysed areas across Central and South ...

A new, free, online support package aims to empower parents of young autistic children to look after their dental health – and reduce levels of tooth decay and surgery. It follows a study led by the ...

The University of Leeds is collaborating with universities across Europe to deliver impact for local and global communities. The University has joined the Coimbra Group, an association that promotes ...

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. Leeds ...

A kinder treatment for anal cancer involving a lower dose and shorter course of radiotherapy is more effective than traditional treatment, a clinical trial led by Leeds researchers has found. Patients ...

An eyesore plot of land has been transformed into a thriving community garden thanks to the power of collaboration. The University of Leeds and Leeds City Council worked alongside city partners, local ...

Held by Cultural Collections at the University of Leeds, the earliest-known English book about cheese is revealing its fascinating and sometimes nauseating contents to the public for the first time. A ...

Urgent action is needed to protect endangered species, human health and industry from the impacts of the Caspian Sea shrinking, research led by the University of Leeds has found. Water levels in the ...