New Year Honours at the University of Leeds
Members of the University of Leeds community are among those recognised in the New Year Honours.
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My Dad Wrote a Porno gang met at Leeds
From a kitchen table to the Royal Albert Hall: how three Leeds alumni turned some dubious content into comedy gold.
Fighting the climate crisis through film
Creative Producer and Co-founder of Duna Films Théo Grainzevelles uses video to inspire climate action. He plays a key role at COP, broadcasting proceedings around the globe.
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.
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.