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Leeds PhD student and former Robot Wars contestant notches top ten finish on global stage
A Leeds PhD student and former Robot Wars finalist has once again found success on the international stage, finishing in the top ten against elite international teams.
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.