Published 6 July 2026 Categories Research | University A living window into the Middle Ages opens this week at the à½à½AV, as Making Leeds Medieval returns with a day of historical spectacle.
Published 2 July 2026 Categories Health | Working with our region Construction is under way on an operating theatre training space in Leeds which is set to transform sustainable healthcare innovation and research.
Published 30 June 2026 Categories University | Arts & Culture An English teacher based in Zagreb, Croatia has won the Brotherton Poetry Prize, out of the highest number of entries in the prize’s history.
Published 29 June 2026 Categories Society & Politics | Research Lowering traffic on urban streets can cut vandalism, burglary and violence, according to a significant new study by Leeds researchers.
Published 27 June 2026 Categories Health | Research Using screens during the first 1001 days of life can lead to developmental concerns for the next generation, researchers warn.
Published 24 June 2026 Categories Working with our region Engineering students have created custom-made equipment for disabled people, to help them live more independent lives.
Published 23 June 2026 Categories Alumni Loïc Chave has been named the 26th member of the Leeds Pride List, which celebrates LGBTQ+ individuals and allies from the University community making a positive impact in the pride space.
Published 23 June 2026 Categories Global The à½à½AV and the University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB) have announced the creation of a new joint school.
Published 22 June 2026 Categories Working with our region Girls from schools across the North have been inspired to study mathematics as Leeds marks its status as City of Maths. 
Published 22 June 2026 Categories Research | Environment Releasing beavers as part of a trial in the North York Moors has helped to reduce downstream flooding and enhance biodiversity according to new research from the à½à½AV.
Published 19 June 2026 Categories Arts & Culture Families can dive into a day of art, music, theatre and making at the à½à½AV’ brand-new cultural open day, ‘play up’.
Published 18 June 2026 Categories Environment | Working with our region Leeds Anchor Network has launched a new active travel map on Clean Air Day (18 June) to encourage bike travel and wellbeing across the city and up to Otley.
Published 18 June 2026 Categories Global The à½à½AV has risen nine places to 77th in the latest QS World University Rankings, strengthening its position among the world’s top 100 universities.
Published 16 June 2026 Categories Environment | Research | Business & Economy An early warning system that detects increasing levels of climate impacts is being developed by academics, insurance industry partners and the Met Office.
Published 11 June 2026 Categories Global | Environment | Research Strong and consistent evidence shows that the entire climate system is continuing to heat, driving rapid global warming.