A decade of engineering excellence Published 8 July 2024 Categories Global The University of Leeds and Southwest Jiaotong University (SWJTU) have marked the 10th anniversary of a Joint School of Engineering and Computer Science.
University alum becomes UK Prime Minister Published 5 July 2024 Categories Society & Politics | University A Leeds alum has taken up residence behind the UK's most famous front door at 10 Downing Street.
University hosts GB Sevens squad Published 20 June 2024 Categories Alumni | Working with our region GB Sevens have set up base at the University of Leeds as they prepare for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games to kick off.
Bake Off, science and LGBTQ+ activism: The many colours of Craig Poku Published 30 May 2024 Categories Alumni Data scientist Craig Poku advocates for minorities working in STEM, acting as the role model he never had early in his career.
Alum makes Forbes entrepreneur list Published 1 May 2024 Categories Business & Economy The founder of a social enterprise that helps disadvantaged people back into work has been recognised in a list of Europe’s top young entrepreneurs.
European partnerships tackle global challenges Published 23 April 2024 Categories Research | University Higher education providers across Europe are joining forces to tackle global challenges.
Alum improves HIV and AIDS outlook in Nigeria Published 8 April 2024 Categories News | Research Public health expert Chikaodili Mary-Kate Deng (MPH 2009) has been recognised with a Study UK Alumni Award for her contribution to care systems for HIV and AIDS in Nigeria.
Paris-bound: 'Mileage mutts' help Leeds marathoner achieve Olympic dream Published 26 March 2024 Categories Alumni After 13 years of training in Leeds and racing for the city, Phil Sesemann qualified for the Paris Olympics in 2024 and became the third fastest British marathon runner ever.
Social enterprise tackles food waste Published 20 March 2024 Categories Environment Food waste campaigners are calling on Leeds residents and businesses to get on board with their free collection service which prevents household food waste from going to landfill.
Leeds alum wins prestigious award in Saudi Arabia Published 14 March 2024 Categories Alumni Dr Manar Samman (MSc Bioscience 2010; Medicine 2015) has been recognised with a national award for her contribution to medical education and practice in Saudi Arabia.
Off the deep end: Atlantic rowing record smashed by Leeds alum Published 23 February 2024 Categories Alumni When Hatty Carder was asked to organise a rowing team to race across the Atlantic, she never imagined stepping into the boat herself – let alone setting a new world record.
Leeds alum and quiltmaker dresses the entrance to pioneering exhibition Published 20 February 2024 Categories Alumni A new large-scale textile artwork for Parkinson Court created by artist, quiltmaker and Leeds alum Tiegan Handley (Fine Art 2023) provides the perfect gateway to the Contested Bodies exhibition.
Financial expert delivers climate risk masterclass Published 5 February 2024 Categories Alumni | University A member of the University of Leeds alumni community has given a masterclass on climate risk during a visiting lecture.
The Paralympic doctor who sacrificed sport for the NHS Published 24 January 2024 Categories Alumni Kim Daybell sacrificed his Paralympic Games in order to save lives on the NHS frontline during COVID-19. The table tennis star was inducted into the Leeds Sport Hall of Fame for his achievements.
Celebrating International Day of Education Published 23 January 2024 Categories University University of Leeds staff and students are passionate about improving the future for children in our community, the city of Leeds and around the world.