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.
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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.
Reassessing Sir Herbert Read
The Henry Moore Foundation's new research season features former Leeds student Sir Herbert Read.
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.
Celebrating our community with Campus Live
The University of Leeds has launched its Campus Live programme, inviting students, staff and the local community to get involved in an inspiring series of exhibitions, events and workshops on campus.
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 in Toronto: Can we eat our way out of climate change?
The University will host a free brunch and lecture for North American alumni from Toronto, and beyond.
Using Leeds knowledge to save lives
Poison Information Coordinator Sherika Whitelocke-Ballingsingh (MPh Public Health 2016) has received international recognition for her work to prevent lead poisoning in children across Jamaica.
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.