Five moments to make Leeds proud at Paris 2024
At the close of the Paris Olympics look back on five memorable moments for Leeds students and alumni at the Games.
Alumni News
Founding father of ground-breaking cancer treatment leaves a lasting legacy
Clinical pharmacologist Craig Jordan died in June 2024, but his research into targeted cancer treatment and his support for Leeds students continue to change lives today.
University hosts GB Sevens squad
GB Sevens have set up base at the University of Leeds as they prepare for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games to kick off.
Bake Off, science and LGBTQ+ activism: The many colours of Craig Poku
Data scientist Craig Poku advocates for minorities working in STEM, acting as the role model he never had early in his career.
Paris-bound: 'Mileage mutts' help Leeds marathoner achieve Olympic dream
After 13 years of training in Leeds and racing for the city, Phil Sesemann qualified for the Paris Olympics in 2024 and became the third fastest British marathon runner ever.
Leeds alum wins prestigious award in Saudi Arabia
Dr Manar Samman (MSc Bioscience 2010; Medicine 2015) has been recognised with a national award for her contribution to medical education and practice in Saudi Arabia.
Off the deep end: Atlantic rowing record smashed by Leeds alum
When Hatty Carder was asked to organise a rowing team to race across the Atlantic, she never imagined stepping into the boat herself – let alone setting a new world record.
Leeds alum and quiltmaker dresses the entrance to pioneering exhibition
A new large-scale textile artwork for Parkinson Court created by artist, quiltmaker and Leeds alum Tiegan Handley (Fine Art 2023) provides the perfect gateway to the Contested Bodies exhibition.
Financial expert delivers climate risk masterclass
A member of the University of Leeds alumni community has given a masterclass on climate risk during a visiting lecture.
The Paralympic doctor who sacrificed sport for the NHS
Kim Daybell sacrificed his Paralympic Games in order to save lives on the NHS frontline during COVID-19. The table tennis star was inducted into the Leeds Sport Hall of Fame for his achievements.