Geoff identifies 300 new species of aquatic creatures Published 14 April 2022 Categories Alumni Lockdown brought out the creative in us all. Millions of people discovered new hobbies, nurturing talents they never knew they had.
Supporting young people to achieve their potential Published 14 April 2022 Categories University | Working with our region A learning centre helping young people living in one of the UK’s most disadvantaged neighbourhoods to access further education, training and employment is celebrating its fifth anniversary.
Leeds University Rocketry Association takes launch Published 28 March 2022 Categories Alumni Theo Youds has always dreamt of going to space. Since forming the first ever rocketry association at Leeds and leading two successful rocket flights, he's set his sights on the Spaceport America Cup.
International Women's Day honour for Leeds alumna Published 8 March 2022 Categories Alumni | University A new University of Leeds building named in honour of an heroic graduate who helped countless refugee academics is to be officially opened on International Women's Day.
Changing the story Published 8 March 2022 Categories Alumni PR and Marketing Communications expert Annalise Coady has launched and transformed brands all around the world.
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.