Leeds alumni named in India UK Achievers Honours
Two Leeds alumni have been recognised in India’s 75 years of independence celebrations.
Alumni News
The Mirror editor returns to Leeds to inspire female journalists
The Mirror editor and Leeds alumna Alison Phillips (History and Politics 1993) will chair a panel talk with top female journalists based in Yorkshire.
Fighting the climate crisis through film
Creative Producer and Co-founder of Duna Films Théo Grainzevelles uses video to inspire climate action. He plays a key role at COP, broadcasting proceedings around the globe.
Negotiating on behalf of the UK
Acting on behalf of the UK in climate negotiations, Leeds alum Kate Fearnyough travelled to COP27 hoping the conference would accelerate mitigation action around the world.
Power Meri: The rise of women’s Rugby League in Papua New Guinea
A film created by a Leeds alum charts the rise of women’s rugby league in Papua New Guinea, helping to tackle gender inequality in the country. They arrived in Leeds for the Rugby League World Cup.
Fighting Egypt's plastic waste
When growing up in Cairo, plastic pollutants had a devastating impact upon Aya Al-Sharqawy and her family. It was the motivation she needed to tackle the crisis head on after Leeds.
Bernard Atha – a man of many parts
The University was saddened to learn of the death of distinguished alum Bernard Atha (Law 1949) – actor, lawyer, councillor, former Lord Mayor of Leeds – and a long-standing friend of the University.
Author and Leeds alum Peter Robinson dies
The DCI Banks author leaves a lasting legacy through his best-selling novels, and a scholarship for less advantaged students.
Leeds alumni share memories of Queen Elizabeth II
From a visit to The Great Hall in 1958, to many special moments around the world that followed, the Leeds community share their memories of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II from around the globe.
Eurovision: One Leeds graduate’s road to success in the song contest
TV and digital broadcast producer Joe Mason discusses his part in turning around the UK’s fortunes in Eurovision.