Five things for alumni to look out for at Light Night Leeds Published 13 October 2026 Categories Alumni Alumni can return to campus to enjoy research-inspired artworks and performances for Light Night Leeds.
Leeds strengthens position in Knowledge Exchange Framework Published 7 October 2026 Categories Research | University | Working with our region Work to support local growth and regeneration across the region has strengthened the University of Leeds’ performance in the Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF).
Illuminating ideas take over campus Published 6 October 2026 Categories Working with our region | Research | Arts & Culture From galaxies far away to the growing forest at Gair Wood, research-inspired artworks and performances are taking over campus for Light Night Leeds.
Alumni share their views of solar eclipse Published 28 August 2026 Categories Alumni Eyes turned to the skies across Europe for the solar eclipse in August. From campus to Spain, alumni share their photos of the special event.
Alum recognised for improving oral cancer detection Published 4 August 2026 Categories Alumni Senthilmani Rajendran (MSc Health Informatics 2025) has been named a national finalist in the Science & Sustainability category of the British Council Study UK Alumni Awards in Malaysia.
A generational talent: Max Burgin eyes gold Published 27 July 2026 Categories Alumni Ahead of the summer championships, 800 metre runner Max Burgin is determined to put his injury troubles behind him as he sets his sights on gold – and Sebastian Coe’s 45-year-old British record.
Exploring the Otley Run’s impact through song Published 17 July 2026 Categories Research | Arts & Culture Headingley’s famous fancy-dress pub crawl and its impacts on residents are being explored in a new song, to be performed by a community choir along the route.
West African partners visit Leeds for key collaboration Published 14 July 2026 Categories Alumni Researchers and meteorological professionals from Ghana and Senegal visited the University as part of a groundbreaking initiative to co-design a more accurate forecasting system in West Africa.
New inductee into Leeds Pride List Published 23 June 2026 Categories Alumni Loïc Chave has been named the 26th member of the Leeds Pride List, which celebrates LGBTQ+ individuals and allies from the University community making a positive impact in the pride space.
Leeds welcomes back Irish President Published 20 May 2026 Categories University Irish President Catherine Connolly returned to the University of Leeds for the first time since she graduated, as part of her first official visit to England.
Leeds alum stars on MasterChef UK Published 19 May 2026 Categories Alumni As Frankie Dunn moves into the semi-final stage of MasterChef UK, we learn about her love of cooking, cooking for housemates during her student days, and her experience on the reality TV show.
Student entrepreneurs pitch to experts Published 11 May 2026 Categories Working with business | Business & Economy Students' business ideas - ranging from an AI powered personal stylist to a smarter nutrition app - have been dissected by industry experts.
Leeds named University of the Year Published 8 May 2026 Categories University Leeds has been named University of the Year at the Education North Awards, which celebrate excellence, innovation and impact across higher and further education in the North of England.
Two Leeds alumni behind Tucci in Italy Published 29 April 2026 Categories Alumni Using talents honed at Leeds, two alumni produced Stanley Tucci’s latest series in Italy. They explain the joys and challenges of life on set, and what it’s like to work with Hollywood royalty.
From The Refectory to Live8 Published 25 March 2026 Categories Alumni Former LUU Ents Secretary Stuart Galbraith helped put on shows like The Clash, Simple Minds and U2 at Leeds in the 1980s. It was the grounding he needed to become a legend of the live music industry.