Influential Leeds research into Antarctic ice melt is featuring in a national campaign about the benefits of universities. The Universities UK MadeAtUni campaign highlights the impact universities have on people, lives and communities. It features some of the most significant inventions, discoveries and social initiatives to come from UK universities.

Only about a fifth of women at higher risk of developing breast cancer think they need to take a drug proven to help prevent the disease, according to new research from Leeds.

Ice temperatures inside the world’s highest glacier on the slopes of Mount Everest are warmer than expected and especially vulnerable to future climate change, warn glaciologists from Leeds.

People at high risk of developing lung cancer have the chance to take part in a pioneering new screening trial launched in Leeds.

The University and Leeds University Union have together pledged to become single-use plastic-free by 2023. Single Out: 2023PlasticFree commits both organisations to phase out single-use plastic across the board, not just in catering and office spaces.

Emeritus Professor Ian Ward, former Cavendish Professor in the School of Physics, passed away on 5 November 2018. 

For the first time in the competition's history, the Leeds Gryphons sports teams beat Leeds Beckett University in the overall scores of Leeds Varsity, winning by a one-point margin to seal a 30 - 29 victory. Leeds clinched the overall win after several close-cut games including the women's basketball, netball and men's swimming fixtures. Check out the Varsity website, including a full breakdown of scores.

Leeds graduate Joe Williams has been recognised by the Prime Minister for his work celebrating African history and diversity in Leeds. Joe is the founder and director of Leeds Black History Walk which shares otherwise untold African narratives in the city.

The lack of fortification in gluten free food may increase the risk of micronutrient deficiencies for consumers who depend on these products, a new study from Leeds warns.

An international consortium, which includes the University of Leeds, has shown how our understanding of TB’s genetic code is now so detailed that we can predict which commonly used anti-TB drugs are best for treating a patient’s infection and which are not.

Scientists from the Universities of Leeds and Surrey have analysed the product information for 921 yogurts available in major UK supermarkets and found that many contain high sugar levels - particularly organic yogurts and those marketed towards children.

Lang Lang, the globally-renowned Chinese pianist, educator and philanthropist, has received an honorary degree from Leeds. The degree was conferred during the final event of the Leeds International Piano Competition, for which Lang Lang is the Global Ambassador, on Saturday 15 September at Leeds Town Hall.