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Leeds physicist wins top UK polymer science prize
A Leeds scientist has secured the highest honour in UK polymer physics, recognising research that is reshaping how materials respond under pressure.
LeedsHack 2026 gains Major League Hacking status and a record turnout
LeedsHack 2026 brought 172 students to campus for 24 hours of coding, collaboration, and competition, marking a milestone for the Leeds Computing Society and the School of Computer Science.
Leeds statisticians propose a “nu” citation approach to measure researcher impact
Researchers at the University of Leeds have proposed a new citation index that could offer a more balanced measure of academic impact than existing metrics.
Remembering Professor Michael Howes
Members will be saddened to learn of the death, on 30 December 2025, of Emeritus Professor Michael J Howes.
Leeds secures £1.8m EPSRC award for international surgical robotics collaboration
The University of Leeds has secured major UKRI funding to lead a new international research project developing magnetic robotic technologies for minimally invasive surgery.