![The Parkinson Building at the ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ with blue sky in the background.](/images/resized/600x300-0-0-1-80-Parkinson_Building__University_of_Leeds_resize_2.jpg")
Leeds ranked 86th in QS World University Rankings
The ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ has retained its position in the top 100 of world-leading universities for the 8th successive year, ranking 86th out of a total of more than 8,400 institutions worldwide.
News
1892 results for 'press statements'
![A picture of the setting sun, in the foreground chimneys emit fumes into the atmosphere](/images/resized/600x300-0-0-1-80-AdobeStock_231477296.png")
Methane project receives first post-Brexit Horizon grant
A €2.5m grant has been awarded to Professor Jan Selby by the European Research Council (ERC), the University’s first since the UK rejoined the EU’s Horizon research scheme post-Brexit.
![An image showing Natasha Merat and Stewart Ross](/images/resized/600x300-0-0-1-80-Untitled_design__95__2.png")
University community recognised in Birthday Honours
A leading road safety researcher and a sports ambassador who helped turn Leeds into a global centre for triathlon are among those recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours.
![Microscope with human tissue slide on screen in background](/images/resized/600x300-0-0-1-80-FLAIR_jadu_AdobeStock_328733419.png")
Kinder, smarter leukaemia treatment transforming lives
Personalised drug treatments have outperformed chemotherapy for leukaemia patients in a trial led by Leeds researchers.
![The Parkinson Building at the ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ, with high tower, on a sunny day.](/images/resized/600x300-0-0-1-80-Parkinson_Building__University_of_Leeds_resize_1.jpg")
Leeds ranked 21st in Complete University Guide
The ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ has moved up two places to 21st position in the 2026 Complete University Guide.
![Wes Streeting, Secretary of State with a virtual reality headset on talking to Peter Woodthorpe and Dr Yee Mun Lee.](/images/resized/600x301-0-0-1-80-MB4_2391___Copy.jpg")
Hi-tech healthcare in Leeds
Leeds plays a crucial role in driving improved patient care through hi-tech advancements, according to Health Secretary Wes Streeting.
![The Parkinson Building at the ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ against a clear, blue sky.](/images/resized/600x300-0-0-1-80-Parkinson_Building__University_of_Leeds_resize.jpg")
Boosting academic evidence in policymaking
A national engagement project co-led by the ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ is ramping up efforts to support and improve public policymaking.
![Shaunna Burke holds a Macmillan Cancer Support shirt at the summit of Lobuche East](/images/resized/600x300-0-0-1-80-Shaunna_Burke_Jadu_Shaunna_Burke_2025__2_.png")
Leeds researcher completes Everest Marathon
A cancer and exercise researcher at the ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ has completed the world’s highest marathon and a 6000m mountain climb, just over a year on from her incurable breast cancer diagnosis.
![Members of the World Universities Network are gathered in a line in front of a concrete building and a sculpture.](/images/resized/600x300-0-0-1-80-HK_group.JPG")
World universities come together
Global universities have re-affirmed their commitment to international partnership and development.
![A large group of BFAN members in the Nexus atrium.](/images/resized/600x286-0-0-1-80-Image_2.jpg")
Inspiring career growth at Africa Week
University leaders have joined up with those at the start of their careers to support female professional development.