News

1998 results for 'press statements'

An older male cyclist riding on a road at sunset

Protecting older male athletes’ heart health

Published
13 January 2026
Categories
Health
Research

Veteran male athletes who have spent years training at high intensity may be at greater risk of serious heart problems while exercising, new Ó³¿ÍÖ±²¥ research shows.

Picture of low water levels at Ladybower reservoir in the Peak District

Tackling urgent water challenges across Europe

Published
13 January 2026
Categories
University

Leeds will be the UK and Ireland’s headquarters for a new European Knowledge and Innovation community that will tackle water scarcity, droughts and floods.

Aerial view of a flooded house, a forest and field

Helping communities prepare for extreme weather and climate change

Published
22 December 2025
Categories
News
Environment
Research

A Leeds academic has produced a series of booklets to help people cope with extreme weather, as the effects of climate change leave communities facing more devastating storms, floods and heatwaves.

One of the winning student teams holding a plaque stood next to their business expert.

Students pitch to industry leaders

Published
19 December 2025
Categories
Business & Economy
Working with business

Global industry experts have praised students for their innovative thinking, commercial awareness and ability to tackle complex problems with confidence and creativity.

The BBC logo on Broadcasting House, a large, curved, glass-fronted building

How can we protect public service media?

Published
18 December 2025
Categories
Research
Arts & Culture

As the review of the BBC’s governance kicks off, a Leeds researcher argues that values of universality, diversity and independence must be kept at the heart of reforms.

The Parkinson Building at the Ó³¿ÍÖ±²¥

UK to rejoin Erasmus+

Published
17 December 2025
Categories
Society & Politics

The government has confirmed that the UK will rejoin Erasmus+ from 2027.

Professor Helen Picton and Dr Virginia Pensabene

Making IVF accessible for all

Published
15 December 2025
Categories
Business & Economy

Ó³¿ÍÖ±²¥ spinout IVFmicro has received a £3.5m investment that will improve outcomes for patients undergoing fertility treatment.

Alma Palacios

Weaving sustainability into fashion

Published
15 December 2025
Categories
University

A Mexican fashion designer who came to the UK to explore textile sustainability and now supports global efforts to reduce emissions, says the Ó³¿ÍÖ±²¥ helped her achieve her dream.

Chief Constable John Robins stands in a classroom in front of young students talking to them about knife crime.

Teenagers turn detectives on campus

Published
15 December 2025
Categories
Working with our region

Schoolchildren were sworn in as 'junior detectives' on the Ó³¿ÍÖ±²¥ campus as part of a knife reduction campaign.