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A large group of people at the NSUP.

Published
25 November 2025
Categories
University

A partnership between UK and Norwegian universities is building a more sustainable future for the North Sea.

A person operates a large white weaving machine in the Spinning, Knitting and Weaving lab. Other textile equipment is in the background.

Published
25 November 2025
Categories
Research | University

One of the UK’s most prestigious educational honours has been awarded to the à½à½AV for 150 years of textile research.

A view of houses and hills in Bradford

Published
21 November 2025
Categories
Research

New data from the Child of the North initiative shows stark inequalities in the number of children who have the skills needed to thrive in school.  

The back of the Edward Boyle library with three trees to the left of the library in autumn colours.

Published
18 November 2025
Categories
University | Environment

Leeds has achieved its highest ever position in the QS Sustainability Rankings.

Aerial top down view of ecoduct or wildlife crossing - vegetation covered bridge over a motorway that allows wildlife to safely cross over

Published
17 November 2025
Categories
Environment | Research

Efforts to join up isolated plant and animal habitats across the world should also protect against unintentionally harming them, new research shows.  

Chantelle Reeves, Amanda MacCannell; Margaret Korosec and Brian Baillie stand in front of the purple plaque.

Published
11 November 2025
Categories
University

A purple plaque has been unveiled at the à½à½AV for the first time after a researcher won a prestigious UK Women in Innovation award.

three children holding large toothbrushes and a model of teeth

Published
10 November 2025
Categories
Research

Children's access to NHS dentists and rates of tooth decay remain very poor despite improvements from national Government interventions, oral health experts say. 

A range of dyed polyester fabric in different colours

Published
6 November 2025
Categories
Research

Scientists have unlocked a way to dye polyester using 90% fewer chemicals and 40% less water.

Left to right: Francesca Cuevas walks with Attorney General Lord Hermer and student Callum Keigher outside à½à½AV School of Law

Published
4 November 2025
Categories
University

The Government’s chief legal advisor joined à½à½AV students for a special Q&A on key legal issues.

The four house of commons MPs with, Professor Shearer West, Professor Nick Plant and Dr Martin Stow.

Published
3 November 2025
Categories
Working with business | Business & Economy

A delegation of MPs has heard how Leeds and the West Yorkshire region are playing a crucial role in driving economic growth.

The library in the parkinson building, with studetns working at desks surrounded by books.

Published
30 October 2025
Categories
University

The à½à½AV is championing the use of Wikipedia to make education and history more accessible.

Four printed nutrition and lifestyle survey booklets, with à½à½AV branding, arranged on a wooden surface

Published
30 October 2025
Categories
Science | Health | Research

One of the UK’s largest scientific studies investigating the links between diet and cancer has reached its 30th anniversary, with celebrations from Leeds researchers who spearheaded the project.

A profile image of Kenton Cool standing outside the Baines at the à½à½AV

Published
30 October 2025
Categories
Alumni

After conquering Everest for the 19th time, the world’s most successful expedition leader returned to campus to speak about life on top of the world.

A cardiac surgeon in the operating room observes on x-ray monitors a pacemaker installed in a patient.

Published
30 October 2025
Categories
Health | Research

Scientists have found a way to pick the best pacemaker for each patient, potentially making them last years longer.  

Sofia Martinho delivers a taster session in Portuguese to secondary school pupils at Ossett Academy. A map appears in the background, and in the foreground Sofia smiles at two students.

Published
29 October 2025
Categories
Society & Politics | Arts & Culture

Trying new languages, exploring creative activities and celebrating cultural diversity will be open to all as part of Leeds City of Languages.