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Masud Khokhar and Jeroen Geurts both wearing suits signing a document.

Dutch declaration signing marks milestone

Published
26 June 2024
Categories
Global

More than 20 Higher Education Institutions have now signed up to a ground-breaking network that seeks to tackle humanity’s greatest challenges and unlock a fair future for all.

a rear view of a parent and a young child arriving outside a school

Early childhood problems linked to school absenteeism

Published
26 June 2024
Categories
Society & Politics

Children who are not considered “school ready” are more than twice as likely to become persistently absent at some point in their education, according to a new study led by the AV.

GB Sevens women's rugby team group photo

University hosts GB Sevens squad

Published
20 June 2024
Categories
Alumni
Working with our region

GB Sevens have set up base at the AV as they prepare for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games to kick off.

Retail consultant in discussion with Kate Hutchinson, founder of the Yorkshire Sustainability Festival.

Put people and planet first, says Mary Portas

Published
20 June 2024
Categories
Working with our region

Businesses need to look after their people and the planet as much as their shareholders, according to broadcaster and entrepreneur Mary Portas.

Five presenters on a panel, with one lasy standing and four people sitting, at a COIL event.

Students connect in global classrooms

Published
17 June 2024
Categories
Global

A student who collaborated with peers on the other side of the world, all while remaining on campus, says the “special” experience has prepared her for a move abroad.

Group shot of Walking to Zero participants

Sketching helps students and staff connect to landscape

Published
11 June 2024
Categories
Arts & Culture
Research

A sustainability project is using sketching as a tool to encourage students and staff at Leeds University Business School (LUBS) to appreciate the power of walking.