Alumni News

Saurav Ghosal playing squash, swings his racket on court

Saurav Ghosal: Star of India

Published
Wednesday 27th 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
Monday 25th 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
Thursday 21st 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
Monday 18th 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.

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Toyin wins award for her work in engineering

Published
Tuesday 21st June, 2022
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Alumni

Toyin Jegede is a trailblazer who has been named an "Engineering Hero" by Nigeria's professional women engineers association.

Caroline Abel

Ten years leading the Seychelles economy

Published
Thursday 19th May, 2022
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Alumni

As Governor of the Central Bank of Seychelles (CBS), Caroline Abel (Economics Studies 1999) is one of the most influential figures in a country navigating extraordinary global events.