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.
Students show entrepreneurial spark Published 9 January 2024 Categories Business & Economy Two young entrepreneurs are forging ahead with business start-ups following backing from the University of Leeds.
New Year Honours at the University of Leeds Published 29 December 2023 Categories University Members of the University of Leeds community are among those recognised in the New Year Honours.
University of Leeds alumni excel at prestigious awards in China Published 14 December 2023 Categories News Leeds achievement in China at British Council Study UK Alumni Awards 2023.
Supporting students through grief Published 28 November 2023 Categories Alumni Anna May experienced loss from an early age. She used her experiences and knowledge to set up the Student Grief Network, which aims to soften the impact of bereavement in universities across the UK.
Helping the aviation sector to reach net zero Published 20 November 2023 Categories Alumni From Eurostar to the Heathrow Express, Paul Le Blond has been involved with some of the UK’s most important transport projects in recent times. He’s now helping the aviation sector to reach net zero.