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Stuart Galbraith stood in front of a gig listings poster for 1983 to 1984 in the University Refectory

From The Refectory to Live8

Published
25 March 2026
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Alumni

Former LUU Ents Secretary Stuart Galbraith helped put on shows like The Clash, Simple Minds and U2 at Leeds in the 1980s. It was the grounding he needed to become a legend of the live music industry.

Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire with the 19 Mayor's Challenge finalists.

Tackling health inequalities across West Yorkshire

Published
18 March 2026
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Working with business
Working with our region

A business founded by a University of Leeds alum has won £100,000 of funding to commercialise its wearable health technology.

Tracy Brabin Mayor of West Yorkshire with a large group of delegates.

Supporting West Yorkshire on the international stage

Published
18 March 2026
Categories
Working with our region
Global

A delegation from the University of Leeds has supported the Mayor of West Yorkshire on an international trade mission to Switzerland and Germany.

Andrew Fowler speaking to Mark Sewards, MP.

Unlocking regional growth

Published
10 March 2026
Categories
Working with business
Working with our region

A Leeds MP heard how the University of Leeds is playing a crucial role in driving regional economic growth.

Nikita Dumitriuc and Dragos Popa stood in front of a brick wall.

Funding boost for student learning

Published
5 March 2026
Categories
University
Business & Economy

A University of Leeds alum has secured £260,000 funding to propel their AI study assistant business.

Rachel Reeves standing at the dispatch box in the House of Commons

Chancellor joins leading trade unionist to speak at campus event

Published
23 February 2026
Categories
Working with our region
University

Big tech and finance are driving inequality while right wing populism threatens women’s rights in the 21st century, according to a trailblazing trade unionist who will speak at the University.