New Leeds research suggests that teenagers who have tried an e-cigarette are almost four times more likely to start smoking a conventional cigarette within a year, when compared to classmates who have not.

Emeritus Professor Bernard Jennings has passed away. Professor Jennings graduated in 1959 with MA History.

Leeds research has shown that the presence of independent directors on bank boards has not curtailed risk-taking at the majority of the world’s largest banks since the global financial crisis.

The University has scored 89% for overall satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2017. This is the highest score among the Russell Group institutions for which data is available. 

Adults in the UK who have poor sleep patterns are more likely to be overweight and obese and have poorer metabolic health, according to a new study from Leeds.

Kitty Lux, founder of the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, has died. Kitty graduated from Leeds in 1980 with a degree in Fine Art.

Two significant Leeds research projects have been awarded £16million to build resilience in African businesses and communities as part of the University’s commitment to tackling the world's greatest issues.

Nutritionists from Leeds have carried out the first review of intervention programmes to reduce sugary drinks consumption. Their study found that children participating in these programmes reduced their sugary drink intake by around 30%, removing nearly 2.5 teaspoons of sugar from a child’s average intake.

St Gemma’s Hospice in Leeds is to become the first formally recognised university teaching hospice in the UK, following the announcement of a strengthened relationship with the University.

The vagaries of the British summer mean waterproof jackets are key items in many people’s wardrobes. But new research from Leeds suggests that the use of controversial fluorochemicals in their manufacture may be harming our environment.