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A portrait of Esther Simpson

International Women's Day honour for Leeds alumna

Published
8 March 2022
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Alumni
University

A new University of Leeds building named in honour of an heroic graduate who helped countless refugee academics is to be officially opened on International Women's Day.

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Changing the story

Published
8 March 2022
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Alumni

PR and Marketing Communications expert Annalise Coady has launched and transformed brands all around the world.

Sue and Peter Cullimore stand together in their garden

Former TV journalist delves into the past

Published
4 March 2022
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Alumni

When his home made the shortlist for the BBC’s A House Through Time, former ITV journalist Peter Cullimore was inspired to explore the untold stories of its former occupants for himself.

Ryan Bell standing in front of a field.

Ryan finds a winning balance

Published
23 February 2022
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Alumni

An education programme to help students to spend less time on screen – and more time living their lives – has won a coveted innovation award for Leeds alum Ryan Bell (Geography 2018).

Brian Kokoruwe presents at a keynote speaker event

Brian Kokoruwe: Against all odds

Published
23 February 2022
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Alumni

A life-changing meningitis infection didn't stop Brian Kokoruwe (MA Education 2014) pursuing his dreams of sporting success.

Olivia Cotes-James sat at a table with boxes of LUÜNA Naturals products on the table.

Olivia Cotes-James: Talking taboos

Published
15 January 2022
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Alumni

Named in the Forbes 30 under 30 Asia list, founder of LUÜNA Naturals Olivia Cotes-James (English Literature 2013) is improving lives across a continent.

Alastair Da Costa, Pro-Chancellor of the University of Leeds

Next Pro-Chancellor appointed

Published
30 November 2021
Categories
Working with business
Working with our region
University

A Leeds alumnus has been appointed as the next Pro-Chancellor of the University.

Jonathan Wild, (Hon LLD 2011), in an alpine landscape.

Jonathan Wild: A million tree promise

Published
12 November 2021
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Alumni

Jonathan Wild (Hon LLD 2011), the former Chair and Managing Director of Bettys and Taylors of Harrogate, is dedicated to his mission to protect the planet.