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Cooks and their books – recipes from Romans to the present
A new exhibition explores the rise of the celebrity chef and how recipes have been collected and compiled since Roman times.
Capital of Culture bid enters crucial phase
Today, with 100 days to go until the city of Leeds submits its bid to be European Capital of Culture in 2023, the University is backing a campaign encouraging people to pledge their support.
Making Leeds medieval: Knights, scholars and a famous throne
Sword-bearing knights, costumed dancers and a throne made famous by TV’s Game of Thrones all feature as part of an historical extravaganza held in Leeds.
Behind the scenes of a city’s season of triathlon
A photojournalist who captured candid scenes from Yorkshire’s successful Grand Depart is training her lens on triathlon as part of a unique new project.
New prize highlights talented student filmmakers
A new competition established by the University's Cultural Institute has encouraged student filmmakers to showcase some of its ground-breaking research.