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Dramatic shot of a cup of beer, the Northern Monk Mhór can and three candles

Research inspires beer based on ancient recipe

Published
25 April 2024
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Northern Monk Brew Co. and a historian at the University of Leeds have collaborated to brew Mhór, a beer inspired by a 5,000-year-old recipe made in Northern England.

Hands carefully holding ‘Mód Þrýþe Ne Wæg’, a handwritten manuscript by CS Lewis

Uncovering a CS Lewis poem in Special Collections

Published
22 April 2024
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A forgotten poem by Chronicles of Narnia author CS Lewis reveals details of friendships between fantasy writers and medievalists at the University of Leeds.

Three journalism students in the former Channel 4 set at the School of Media and Communication, University of Leeds

Journalism students go on air in former Channel 4 set

Published
22 February 2024
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Leeds journalism students are using a cutting-edge studio inherited from Channel 4 for the first time, showcasing their work in front of key members of the broadcaster's team.

A dramatic black-and-white image of Keisha Thompson wearing an aviation helmet with dots drawn above their eyebrows

Creative approach to maths wins DARE Art Prize

Published
20 February 2024
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Arts & Culture

Keisha Thompson has been awarded this year’s DARE Art Prize for taking an innovative, playful look at mathematics to make the subject less intimidating.

Jayne Regan Pink as Juliet balances with her hands on the shoulders of William Walker as Romeo. Pink holds her legs out and Walker holds his arms out so they form a figure like a cross.

Preserving the Passion: Northern Ballet’s Romeo and Juliet

Published
13 February 2024
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Arts & Culture

Ahead of Northern Ballet’s revival of Romeo and Juliet, an exhibition at the University of Leeds brings together archival photos, drawings, costumes and props to tell the story of the hit production.

A young person is pictured from the side as they edit footage in a TV production studio.

Behind the scenes of social class on TV

Published
13 October 2023
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A Leeds researcher has teamed up with the BBC, Channel 4 and Candour Productions to analyse the role of social class, on screen and behind the scenes of TV production.

Glowing fireflies fly around a forest path at night.

Art, music and performances shine on campus for Light Night

Published
4 October 2023
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Visitors can experience the magic of the UK’s largest annual arts and lights festival, Light Night, on the University of Leeds campus on 12 and 13 October.