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Peter Robinson receives his Honorary Degree

Author and Leeds alum Peter Robinson dies

Published
14 October 2022
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Alumni

The DCI Banks author leaves a lasting legacy through his best-selling novels, and a scholarship for less advantaged students.

The Queen visited the University of Leeds in 1958. Here she waves to the crowd on the Parkinson steps, with the Chancellor, the Princess Royal behind, the Vice-Chancellor, Sir Charles Morris standing to her right and the Duke of Edinburgh to her left

Leeds alumni share memories of Queen Elizabeth II

Published
19 September 2022
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Alumni

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.

Team England triathlon mixed relay team stand on the podium to receive their medals

Sam Dickinson: the race to Commonwealth gold

Published
12 August 2022
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Alumni

Sam Dickinson (Sports Science and Physiology 2019) returns from the Commonwealth Games 2022 with a gold medal from the triathlon mixed relay.

Saurav Ghosal playing squash, swings his racket on court

Saurav Ghosal: Star of India

Published
27 July 2022
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Alumni

Indian squash star Saurav Ghosal (Economics and Management 2008) honed his skills whilst studying at Leeds, and aims to add Commonwealth gold to his illustrious medal collection at Birmingham 2022.

Tyler Smith runs out of the water during a triathlon race

Tyler Smith: a Bermudan triathlete made in Leeds

Published
25 July 2022
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Alumni

Bermudan triathlete Tyler Smith (Sports Science and Physiology 2020) goes up against Leeds teammates as he aims to help his nation to Commonwealth Games gold in Birmingham.

John Pares runs to the finish line in the 24 hour race

24 hours to gold: The reigning Commonwealth champion

Published
21 July 2022
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Alumni

From the Leeds marathon to 24 hour ultra racing, ahead of Birmingham 2022, John Pares (Chemical Engineering 1987) describes his journey to claim a Commonwealth Championship gold.

Mark England poses in Team GB tracksuit

Mark England OBE: the hopes of a nation

Published
18 July 2022
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Alumni

After making history as Team GB Chef de Mission at the Rio 2016 Olympics, Mark England OBE hopes to guide Team England to gold at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.