Alumni News

Anita Rani (left) and Ondrej Krivanek (right) wearing their red and green graduation gowns

Honorary Degrees 2023

Published
18 July 2023
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Alumni
News
University

A television presenter and leading physicist have been recognised with honorary degrees from the University of Leeds.

Group of KAIST and Leeds students smile and laugh for a group photo on the grass

Alumni support takes Leeds to South Korea

Published
28 June 2023
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Research
Alumni

Each year, a pioneering exchange programme enables students from the University of Leeds and KAIST University to tackle global challenges together.

Twins Dhionis and Marineo stand together in NHS uniforms on the right, and on the left they stand together before the Great Hall and Leeds in their graduation attire

Recognition for nursing twins on 75th anniversary of NHS

Published
28 June 2023
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Alumni

During their studies, nurses Dhionis and Marineo Llanaj worked on intensive care, saving the lives of Covid-19 patients. As the NHS turns 75, a global award nomination recognises their contributions.

Karina Antram sits on sofa holding her book

Karina Antram: How to fix your fatigue

Published
19 June 2023
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Alumni

After suffering from burnout during her career, Karina Antram got to the root of the issue. She retrained as a nutritionist, and shares her five steps to fixing fatigue.

Hind Hassan wearing a Press vest and helmet in Iraq

Reporting from the epicentre of the story

Published
7 March 2023
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Alumni

Hind Hassan broadcasts from the most hostile environments in the world – from the conflict in Ukraine, to the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria – elevating the voices of those unheard.

The bronze sculpture faces the camera head-on with campus in the background. The figure in the sculpture crouches over a compass. Its body is welded together, giving it a mechanical feel.

Paolozzi sculpture arrives at University

Published
6 March 2023
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Alumni
University
Arts & Culture

A famous sculpture by Sir Eduardo Paolozzi, donated by a Leeds alumnus, has joined a growing collection of public art on the University’s campus.

Mountain view in Himalayas

A looming water crisis at the world’s highest glacier

Published
27 February 2023
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Alumni
Research

Climate change is hitting the hardest in the world’s mountain ranges. We learn how Leeds glaciologist Professor Duncan Quincey is helping locals at the world's highest glacier.

Peregrine looks down at incubating partner in the Parkinson tower

Wild time on campus

Published
21 February 2023
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Alumni

Live stream of peregrine falcon nest