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The University of Leeds was founded in 1904, and its origins go back to the nineteenth century with the founding of the Leeds School of Medicine in 1831.

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    Women’s progression — how it starts from the top

    Women’s progression — how it starts from the top

    On International Women’s Day, as on all other 364 days of the year, gender inequality in academia should be high on our agendas.
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    Simone Buitendijk
    Mar 8
    4 ways to get ready for Ramadan

    4 ways to get ready for Ramadan

    Thinking about how you’ll manage during your first Ramadan in Leeds? A Masters student shares some key advice to help you prepare.
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    University of Leeds
    Apr 1
    7 questions about Ramadan you’re too embarrassed to ask

    7 questions about Ramadan you’re too embarrassed to ask

    Nafisa Shafiq, Student Communications and Engagement Manager, shares the answers to some of the most common questions about Ramadan.
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    University of Leeds
    Apr 8
    The power of visual communication

    The power of visual communication

    An international team of researchers are discovering new ways for deaf African children to interact sooner and get a head start in life.
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    University of Leeds
    Jan 21
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    Protecting the aguaje forests of the Amazon

    Protecting the aguaje forests of the Amazon

    Research by European researchers and the Peruvian Amazon Research Institute is supporting a more sustainable future for a vital fruit crop.
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    University of Leeds
    Apr 12
    Can research into viral reassortment reduce the transmission of Bunyaviruses?

    Can research into viral reassortment reduce the transmission of Bunyaviruses?

    An international team of scientists is investigating the reassortment rates of Bunyaviruses.
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    University of Leeds
    Mar 7
    Could arts and crafts help save the ancient marvel of Umm Qais?

    Could arts and crafts help save the ancient marvel of Umm Qais?

    Researchers are connecting Jordan’s creative industries to a new generation of artists, with the aim of preserving a remarkable heritage.
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    University of Leeds
    Feb 16
    How many tree species are there on Earth?

    How many tree species are there on Earth?

    Breakthrough research has revealed the first estimate — but finding the answer has been a global challenge.
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    University of Leeds
    Feb 2
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    Celebrating Eid in Leeds

    Celebrating Eid in Leeds

    How will you mark the end of Ramadan? Affan Khalid, a BSc Accounting and Finance student at Leeds, shares some tips on how to get involved.
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    University of Leeds
    Apr 22
    20 Arabic terms you may hear during Ramadan and Eid

    20 Arabic terms you may hear during Ramadan and Eid

    From Asr to Zuhr, we explore some of the most popular words or phrases and reveal their meaning.
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    University of Leeds
    Apr 8
    Spring Break and End of Semester Two: How to find balance between productivity and rest

    Spring Break and End of Semester Two: How to find balance between productivity and rest

    As we are currently a couple of weeks into the Spring Break and with the end of Semester Two teaching just over a month away, it is a good…
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    University of Leeds
    Apr 7
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