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Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung, Lord Mayor of Leeds, and poet Khadijah Ibrahim view the plaque

Blue plaque highlights anti-slavery history of Leeds

Published
2 October 2024
Categories
University
Arts & Culture
Research

Campaigners who were at the forefront of the global movement to abolish slavery, including Wilson Armistead, are being honoured at the University of Leeds.

A graphic white light display projected onto the Laidlaw Library.

Dazzling displays return to brighten campus

Published
27 September 2024
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Arts & Culture
University

Light Night celebrates its 20th anniversary this year with the University presenting its most exciting programme yet from 24-25 October.

A large group of people smiling for the photo at Leeds Dock

Corporate Games chooses Leeds for a second year

Published
24 September 2024
Categories
University

The University of Leeds has been chosen to host the 2025 UK Corporate Games - the first time that the event will be hosted by the same city in consecutive years.

Suzanne Glavin shaking hands with HRH Prince of Wales and recieving her brooch.

Royal recognition for women's rugby team

Published
17 September 2024
Categories
University

Suzanne Glavin, Head of Sport and Physical Activity at Leeds is among a former group of rugby players to receive her cap from HRH The Prince of Wales, after a wait of more than three decades.

Head and shoulders of Dr Pam Birtill

Double delight for outstanding academics

Published
8 August 2024
Categories
University

Outstanding contributions to learning and teaching have seen leading lights at the University of Leeds celebrate success in two major national award schemes.

A group of 15 people taking part in a Dragon Boat race at Leeds Dock.

Leeds hosts UK Corporate Games

Published
31 July 2024
Categories
University

More than 70 businesses came together in Leeds as the city hosted the 2024 UK Corporate Games.

Medicine graduate Phil Sesemann, who graduated in 2017, will take part in the marathon for Team GB. He is pictured racing along a road.

Leeds athletes going for gold

Published
26 July 2024
Categories
University

As all eyes focus on athletes taking centre stage at the Paris Olympics, we’ll be cheering on some of our very own students who are competing at the Games.

Kevin Sinfield addresses people at his graduation ceremony

Inspirational trio receive Honorary Degrees

Published
25 July 2024
Categories
University

Leading lights from international business, higher education and sport have been recognised with honorary degrees from the University of Leeds.