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.
Alumni organise Leeds reunion in Shanghai Published 10 March 2025 Categories Alumni Leeds alumni connected in Shanghai, China at a fully booked reunion event.
Supporting children into university Published 10 March 2025 Categories Working with our region Students have shared their first-hand experience of a programme supporting young people from disadvantaged neighbourhoods in Leeds, as it celebrates ten years of changing lives.
Supporting new parents and caregivers in Leeds Published 4 March 2025 Categories Research Parents and caregivers in Leeds can receive free support in the crucial first 1000 days of their newborns’ lives as part of a study led by the University of Leeds.
Bright sparks enter the Dragons' Den Published 14 February 2025 Categories Business & Economy Spark scholar and award-winning University of Leeds graduate Trib Gosain caught the eye of super investor Peter Jones on Dragons’ Den last night with his high-performance umbrella.
Partnerships tackling sexual violence Published 10 February 2025 Categories Working with our region The Mayor of West Yorkshire has urged people to step up and say “we’ve had enough of this” at an event looking at how to tackle sexual violence.
Sparking life into seedling ideas Published 13 January 2025 Categories Business & Economy A young entrepreneur who pioneered bracketless plant pot holders for tenants has urged students to pursue their business dream.
“A melting pot of ideas”: Alumni organise Leeds reunion in Indonesia Published 10 January 2025 Categories Alumni Leeds alumni connected in Jakarta, Indonesia at a fully booked reunion event.
New Year Honours at the University of Leeds Published 30 December 2024 Categories University Members of the University of Leeds community are among those recognised in the New Year Honours.
“You may call me doctor”: Sherlock star and Doctor Who writer awarded honorary degree Published 18 December 2024 Categories Alumni On receiving an honorary degree from the University, Mark Gatiss discusses his time at Bretton Hall, the alchemy between The League of Gentlemen, and the future of the arts.
Leeds triathlon legend retires Published 26 November 2024 Categories Alumni Double Olympic triathlon champion Alistair Brownlee MBE (Sports Science and Physiology 2009, Hon LLD 2013), widely considered the greatest triathlete of all time, has retired from the sport.