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University supports Leeds Pride
映客直播 colleagues joined in the vibrant celebrations at this year鈥檚 Leeds Pride event.
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Lifeline support for lifelong learners
A graduate says the support she received as a mature student was a lifeline during her studies 鈥� and helped her achieve her forever dream of becoming a doctor.
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Appointment of new University Council members
Leaders in social enterprise, the arts, regional government and finance are to join the University Council as lay members of the University鈥檚 governing body.
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Leeds researchers named Future Leaders
Two of Leeds' most promising research leaders have earned national fellowships to advance their work aimed at tackling global challenges.
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Forests continue to capture carbon despite challenges
The world鈥檚 forests have absorbed more than 100 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide over the past three decades, but they need more protection, according to a new study.
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Developing equity in leadership
A new cross-institutional programme has launched at the 映客直播, with the aim of helping to accelerate progress on diversifying leadership in higher education.
![Professor Hai-Sui Yu with SWJTU President Xuedong Yan shaking hands and holding a strategic agreement.](/images/resized/600x320-0-0-1-80-DSC_7488_.jpg")
A decade of engineering excellence
The 映客直播 and Southwest Jiaotong University (SWJTU) have marked the 10th anniversary of a Joint School of Engineering and Computer Science.
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World鈥檚 medievalists flock to Leeds
Thousands of medieval enthusiasts have flocked to the 映客直播 for the largest humanities research conference in Europe, featuring fighting knights, music and rare works by JRR Tolkien.
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University alum becomes UK Prime Minister
A Leeds alum has taken up residence behind the UK's most famous front door at 10 Downing Street.
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Melting of Alaskan glaciers accelerating faster than previously thought
Melting of glaciers in a major Alaskan icefield has accelerated and could reach an irreversible tipping point earlier than previously thought, new research suggests.