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Latest alumni news

Read the latest news from the Leeds alumni community.

  • International Day of Friendship

    Alumni share memories of times with Leeds friends.

    A collage of Leeds alumni with friends in various settings

  • A generational talent: Max Burgin eyes gold

    800 metre runner Max Burgin is determined to put his injury troubles behind him as he sets his sights on gold this summer – and Sebastian Coe’s 45-year-old British record.

    Max Burgin sets off on the track during a race, with competitors visible in the lanes behind and ahead of him.

  • Honorary Degrees recognise success 

    Alumni were among those recognised with honorary degrees at summer graduation 2026.

    Steve Rosenberg stands smiling at the camera wearing red and green robes and a black cap.

  • New inductee into Leeds Pride List

    Loïc Chave has been named the 26th member of the Leeds Pride List, which celebrates LGBTQ+ individuals and allies from the University community making a positive impact in the pride space.

    Two images side by side of Loic Chave. In the first they are holding a book, smiling at the camera, and in the second they are sat on stage holding a microphone

  • Leeds alum stars on MasterChef UK

    As Frankie Dunn moves into the knockout stage of MasterChef UK, we learn about her love of cooking, cooking for housemates during her student days, and her experience on the reality TV show.

    Frankie Dunn stands in an apron in from of the MasterChef logo

  • From The Refectory to Live8

    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.

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

Featured alumni news

Through podcasts, blogs and features, meet the alumni making their mark around the globe.

  • The Leeds magazine

    ‘Breaking new ground’ – read the latest issue of our alumni magazine.

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  • Leeds Voices podcast

    Subscribe today to catch up with Olympians, scientists and award-winning journalists in our Leeds Voices podcast.

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