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Preserving the Passion: Northern Ballet’s Romeo and Juliet

Published
Tuesday 13th February, 2024
Categories
Arts & Culture

Ahead of Northern Ballet’s revival of Romeo and Juliet, an exhibition at the University of Leeds brings together archival photos, drawings, costumes and props to tell the story of the hit production.

Jayne Regan Pink as Juliet balances with her hands on the shoulders of William Walker as Romeo. Pink holds her legs out and Walker holds his arms out so they form a figure like a cross.

Collaborating on children's health research

Published
Friday 9th February, 2024
Categories
Working with our region
Health

A new partnership to tackle the serious health and wellbeing problems affecting children and young people across Leeds, Yorkshire and the UK has been officially launched.

Professor Adam Glaser in front of the CHORAL logo speaking at the launch event for the partnership

Learning and earning at the same time

Published
Thursday 8th February, 2024
Categories
University

Apprenticeships can offer people a chance to change career or secure promotion and address national skill shortages at the same time.

Lydia Spence in a colourful tunnel at Harrogate hospital.

Leeds student backs anti-knife crime campaign

Published
Tuesday 6th February, 2024
Categories
Working with our region

Anti-knife crime campaigner Sarah Lloyd has been described as “phenomenal and inspirational” at the launch of a striking sculpture in Leeds.

Sarah being interviewed by ITV at the launch of the Knife Angel in Leeds