The driving force Published 7 November 2025 Categories Alumni Leeds alum Andrew Macaulay is the technical genius behind a competition which has brought a fresh dimension to the world of professional golf.
Mount Everest record-breaker returns to campus Published 30 October 2025 Categories Alumni After conquering Everest for the 19th time, the world’s most successful expedition leader returned to campus to speak about life on top of the world.
University alum becomes President of Ireland Published 26 October 2025 Categories Alumni A Leeds alum will be inaugurated as President of Ireland following the country’s election vote.
Artworks for all ages illuminate campus Published 15 October 2025 Categories Research | Working with our region | Arts & Culture Music, magic and mind-bending research are transforming the University of Leeds campus for its most ambitious contribution to Light Night yet.
Students build on skills from global opportunity Published 15 October 2025 Categories Alumni | Global Student volunteers on a sustainable development project in Fiji have described how the experience taught them valuable career skills.
World-leading composer returns to Leeds for Light Night Published 26 September 2025 Categories Alumni Ilan Eshkeri began his eclectic career at Leeds and hasn’t slowed down since. He returns to the place it all began with a collaboration at Light Night 2025.
Jack Maitland: the man behind the medals Published 22 August 2025 Categories Alumni After a successful running and triathlon career, Jack Maitland enjoyed a period of unprecedented success as Head Coach at Leeds Triathlon Centre, helping to transform athletes into medal winners.
Leeds secures top 20 ranking in Daily Mail University Guide Published 14 August 2025 Categories University The University of Leeds has risen seven places to 18th in the 2025 Daily Mail University Guide.
Partnerships for growth in India Published 1 July 2025 Categories Global The University of Leeds has strengthened its presence in India with a series of collaborations across the country.
Andrew Hartle: Fighting with Pride Published 19 June 2025 Categories Alumni After being dismissed from the Royal Air Force (RAF) during the British military’s ban on LGBTQ+ service members, Professor Andrew Hartle advocates for others dealing with the fallout.
University community recognised in Birthday Honours Published 16 June 2025 Categories University A leading road safety researcher and a sports ambassador who helped turn Leeds into a global centre for triathlon are among those recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours.
Fighting an inoperable brain tumour Published 16 June 2025 Categories Alumni Since her brain cancer diagnosis in January 2023, Mel Crossland has raised awareness and funds for groundbreaking research and a transformative MRI scanner at Leeds.
Alan Yentob: remembering a creative giant Published 11 June 2025 Categories News After showing a passion for drama at Leeds, television executive and presenter Alan Yentob went on to change the course of broadcasting over nearly six decades at the BBC.
Inspiring career growth at Africa Week Published 22 May 2025 Categories University University leaders have joined up with those at the start of their careers to support female professional development.
Leeds alumni named in Forbes 30 Under 30 Published 29 April 2025 Categories Alumni Three Leeds alumni have been recognised in the prestigious Forbes 30 under 30 Europe list in 2025.