Mount Everest record-breaker returns to campus
After conquering Everest for the 19th time, the world’s most successful expedition leader returned to campus to speak about life on top of the world.
Alumni News
University alum becomes President of Ireland
A Leeds alum will be inaugurated as President of Ireland following the country’s election vote.
Students build on skills from global opportunity
Student volunteers on a sustainable development project in Fiji have described how the experience taught them valuable career skills.
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.
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.