World-leading composer returns to Leeds for Light Night
Ilan Eshkeri began his eclectic career at Leeds and hasn’t slowed down since. He returns to the place it all began with a collaboration at Light Night 2025.
Alumni News
Jack Maitland: the man behind the medals
After a successful running and triathlon career, Jack Maitland enjoyed a period of unprecedented success as Head Coach at Leeds Triathlon Centre, helping to transform athletes into medal winners.
Andrew Hartle: Fighting with Pride
After being dismissed from the Royal Air Force (RAF) during the British military’s ban on LGBTQ+ service members, Professor Andrew Hartle advocates for others dealing with the fallout.
Fighting an inoperable brain tumour
Since her brain cancer diagnosis in January 2023, Mel Crossland has raised awareness and funds for groundbreaking research and a transformative MRI scanner at Leeds.
Leeds alumni named in Forbes 30 Under 30
Three Leeds alumni have been recognised in the prestigious Forbes 30 under 30 Europe list in 2025.
Alumni organise Leeds reunion in Shanghai
Leeds alumni connected in Shanghai, China at a fully booked reunion event.
“A melting pot of ideas”: Alumni organise Leeds reunion in Indonesia
Leeds alumni connected in Jakarta, Indonesia at a fully booked reunion event.
“You may call me doctor”: Sherlock star and Doctor Who writer awarded honorary degree
On receiving an honorary degree from the University, Mark Gatiss discusses his time at Bretton Hall, the alchemy between The League of Gentlemen, and the future of the arts.
Leeds triathlon legend retires
Double Olympic triathlon champion Alistair Brownlee MBE (Sports Science and Physiology 2009, Hon LLD 2013), widely considered the greatest triathlete of all time, has retired from the sport.
The health impacts of climate change
Principal Climate Change Scientist at UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) Helen Macintyre (PhD Atmospheric Science 2011) explains why the health impacts of climate change should be on everyone’s agenda.