Former TV journalist delves into the past Published 4 March 2022 Categories 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 finds a winning balance Published 23 February 2022 Categories 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: Against all odds Published 23 February 2022 Categories Alumni A life-changing meningitis infection didn't stop Brian Kokoruwe (MA Education 2014) pursuing his dreams of sporting success.
Namrah Shahid: Changing the story with Hijabi Runners Published 1 February 2022 Categories Alumni By forming Hijabi Runners, one Leeds alumna has helped other South Asian and Muslim women realise that running could be for them, too.
Olivia Cotes-James: Talking taboos Published 15 January 2022 Categories 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.
New Year Honours at the University of Leeds Published 31 December 2021 Categories University Two members of the University of Leeds’ governing body have been awarded CBEs in the New Year Honours.
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: A million tree promise Published 12 November 2021 Categories 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.
Cec Thompson: The most remarkable of graduates Published 1 October 2021 Categories Alumni Cec Thompson's (Economics, 1968, Hon MA, 1994) remarkable rise on the rugby field is matched only by his achievements off it, as he pushed himself from illiteracy to graduation.
Claire Cashmore: The road to Tokyo Published 2 August 2021 Categories Alumni Claire Cashmore MBE (Linguistics and Phonetics, 2011; Hon LLD, 2013) goes into her fifth Paralympic Games facing a whole new challenge.
Olivia Strong: A £7 million idea Published 13 July 2021 Categories Alumni A challenge between friends went on to raise over £7 million for NHS Charities Together during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Leeds to South Korea: Students tackling global problems Published 30 June 2021 Categories Global engagement Students from Leeds and South Korea's KAIST University are working together in a global leadership programme to develop solutions to some of the world’s greatest challenges.
Lucy Clayton: How to go to work Published 14 June 2021 Categories Alumni Lucy Clayton (English Literature, 2003) draws on years of experience and insight from her latest book to answer student and graduate career questions.
Escaping poverty: the learnings that shaped Madan Luthra Published 29 March 2021 Categories Alumni As a refugee growing up in India, Dr Madan Luthra (PhD Biochemistry, 1972) learnt that education would prove his lifeline.
Giving back: students volunteer throughout the pandemic Published 9 February 2021 Categories Coronavirus As Student Volunteering Week kicks off around the UK, we celebrate the huge contribution that University of Leeds students make locally, nationally and internationally.