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Fareda Al Wakeel (Medical Engineering 2024) has helped bring together the @universityofleeds.bsky.social and UK charity REMAP to create bespoke solutions for disabled people. Read more about Fareda's work as a volunteer with REMAP and how students will get involved: www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...
November 14, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Fareda Al Wakeel (Medical Engineering 2024) has helped bring together the @universityofleeds.bsky.social and UK charity REMAP to create bespoke solutions for disabled people. Read more about Fareda's work as a volunteer with REMAP and how students will get involved: www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...
After conquering Everest for the 19th time, record-breaking expedition leader Kenton Cool (Geological Sciences 1994, Hon LLD 2018) returned to campus to speak to students about life on top of the world. Read more about how he honed his skills climbing at Leeds: www.leeds.ac.uk/news-alumni/...
Mount Everest record-breaker returns to campus
After conquering Everest for the 19th time, the world’s most successful expedition leader returned to campus to speak about life on top of the world.
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October 31, 2025 at 2:19 PM
After conquering Everest for the 19th time, record-breaking expedition leader Kenton Cool (Geological Sciences 1994, Hon LLD 2018) returned to campus to speak to students about life on top of the world. Read more about how he honed his skills climbing at Leeds: www.leeds.ac.uk/news-alumni/...
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Happy Halloween to everyone who’s celebrating! 🎃
We hope you have a fun time with your loved ones during this spooky season.
Ghouls and ghosts have been making themselves comfortable on campus… beware!👻
We hope you have a fun time with your loved ones during this spooky season.
Ghouls and ghosts have been making themselves comfortable on campus… beware!👻
October 31, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Happy Halloween to everyone who’s celebrating! 🎃
We hope you have a fun time with your loved ones during this spooky season.
Ghouls and ghosts have been making themselves comfortable on campus… beware!👻
We hope you have a fun time with your loved ones during this spooky season.
Ghouls and ghosts have been making themselves comfortable on campus… beware!👻
A Leeds alum will be inaugurated as President of Ireland following the country’s election vote. Catherine Connolly graduated in 1981 with an MSc in Clinical Psychology. Catherine then worked as a clinical psychologist and barrister, before entering politics in 1999: www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...
October 27, 2025 at 12:04 PM
A Leeds alum will be inaugurated as President of Ireland following the country’s election vote. Catherine Connolly graduated in 1981 with an MSc in Clinical Psychology. Catherine then worked as a clinical psychologist and barrister, before entering politics in 1999: www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...
Thousands of visitors flocked to see the impressive light displays on campus as part of Light Night Leeds this week💡✨
Including a breathtaking collaboration with alum and composer Ilan Eshkeri. Read more about Ilan's return to Leeds: www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...
Including a breathtaking collaboration with alum and composer Ilan Eshkeri. Read more about Ilan's return to Leeds: www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...
October 24, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Thousands of visitors flocked to see the impressive light displays on campus as part of Light Night Leeds this week💡✨
Including a breathtaking collaboration with alum and composer Ilan Eshkeri. Read more about Ilan's return to Leeds: www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...
Including a breathtaking collaboration with alum and composer Ilan Eshkeri. Read more about Ilan's return to Leeds: www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...
Leeds researchers are helping to restore native woodland and rare wildlife to landscapes in the UK – and we need your help.
October 21, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Leeds researchers are helping to restore native woodland and rare wildlife to landscapes in the UK – and we need your help.
World-leading alum composer Ilan Eshkeri is returning to Leeds for Light Night 2025. Ilan has created music for the biggest films, TV series, video games, ballets, concerts and documentaries in the world. Read about his collaboration with Light Night Leeds 2025: www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...
September 26, 2025 at 10:57 AM
World-leading alum composer Ilan Eshkeri is returning to Leeds for Light Night 2025. Ilan has created music for the biggest films, TV series, video games, ballets, concerts and documentaries in the world. Read about his collaboration with Light Night Leeds 2025: www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...
We are saddened to learn of the passing of iconic cricket umpire and honorary graduate Dickie Bird. Dickie was described as "one of the greatest characters in Yorkshire's history", and received an honorary degree in recognition of his contribution to sport and the county.
September 23, 2025 at 2:45 PM
We are saddened to learn of the passing of iconic cricket umpire and honorary graduate Dickie Bird. Dickie was described as "one of the greatest characters in Yorkshire's history", and received an honorary degree in recognition of his contribution to sport and the county.
The University was saddened to learn of the passing of the Duchess of Kent last week. As our 5th and longest-serving Chancellor, Her Royal Highness had an enduring association with Leeds - & many alumni may remember her from graduation ceremonies. 📷 © Cultural Collections & Galleries, UoL Libraries
September 11, 2025 at 10:47 AM
The University was saddened to learn of the passing of the Duchess of Kent last week. As our 5th and longest-serving Chancellor, Her Royal Highness had an enduring association with Leeds - & many alumni may remember her from graduation ceremonies. 📷 © Cultural Collections & Galleries, UoL Libraries
How much did you pay for your oldest item of clothing? A £4 T-shirt can outperform a luxury £395 item, according to Leeds research. If you want clothes that last, or cherish second-hand bargains, find out how price doesn’t always reflect durability 👇
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New research shows price is not a reliable guide to t-shirt durability
A new study led by the University of Leeds Institute of Textiles and Colour (LITAC) has found that the price of a t-shirt is no reliable guide to how well it will wear over time.
ahc.leeds.ac.uk
September 1, 2025 at 11:25 AM
How much did you pay for your oldest item of clothing? A £4 T-shirt can outperform a luxury £395 item, according to Leeds research. If you want clothes that last, or cherish second-hand bargains, find out how price doesn’t always reflect durability 👇
ahc.leeds.ac.uk/arts-humanit...
ahc.leeds.ac.uk/arts-humanit...
“It might well have saved my life." Brian Cookson OBE, former President of British Cycling, participated in a recent @universityofleeds.bsky.social study which found that older male athletes are more likely to have scarring in their hearts than non-athletes: www.leeds.ac.uk/news-health/...
August 15, 2025 at 3:31 PM
“It might well have saved my life." Brian Cookson OBE, former President of British Cycling, participated in a recent @universityofleeds.bsky.social study which found that older male athletes are more likely to have scarring in their hearts than non-athletes: www.leeds.ac.uk/news-health/...
From doctors to entrepreneurs, authors to diplomats, we’re proud of our alumni who were successful in the 24-25 Study UK Alumni Awards, which celebrate the achievements of UK alumni living outside the UK. Read their stories, and find out how to apply for 25-26: spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/british-coun...
August 13, 2025 at 10:13 AM
From doctors to entrepreneurs, authors to diplomats, we’re proud of our alumni who were successful in the 24-25 Study UK Alumni Awards, which celebrate the achievements of UK alumni living outside the UK. Read their stories, and find out how to apply for 25-26: spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/british-coun...
Happy Yorkshire Day to our global community! This year, we asked our alumni to share their favourite spots in the county - because you'll always belong in Yorkshire, no matter where you go in the world.
Explore the selection - and share your favourites too: spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/yorkshire-da...
Explore the selection - and share your favourites too: spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/yorkshire-da...
August 1, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Happy Yorkshire Day to our global community! This year, we asked our alumni to share their favourite spots in the county - because you'll always belong in Yorkshire, no matter where you go in the world.
Explore the selection - and share your favourites too: spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/yorkshire-da...
Explore the selection - and share your favourites too: spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/yorkshire-da...
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That’s a wrap – our summer graduations have come to an end 🎓
Congratulations to the class of 2025 and welcome to the @leedsalumni.bsky.social community 💚
We hope you had the best time celebrating – we can’t wait to see what’s next for you!
Congratulations to the class of 2025 and welcome to the @leedsalumni.bsky.social community 💚
We hope you had the best time celebrating – we can’t wait to see what’s next for you!
July 31, 2025 at 11:03 AM
That’s a wrap – our summer graduations have come to an end 🎓
Congratulations to the class of 2025 and welcome to the @leedsalumni.bsky.social community 💚
We hope you had the best time celebrating – we can’t wait to see what’s next for you!
Congratulations to the class of 2025 and welcome to the @leedsalumni.bsky.social community 💚
We hope you had the best time celebrating – we can’t wait to see what’s next for you!
1/2 We were saddened to learn that one of the best-known and best-loved characters in rugby league Ray French (Arts Joint Honours 1961) died last week. Ray began his playing career in rugby union whilst studying at Leeds, before switching to rugby league in 1961.
July 29, 2025 at 9:46 AM
1/2 We were saddened to learn that one of the best-known and best-loved characters in rugby league Ray French (Arts Joint Honours 1961) died last week. Ray began his playing career in rugby union whilst studying at Leeds, before switching to rugby league in 1961.
Four individuals received honorary degrees this graduation week, including triathlon coach Jack Maitland (PGCE 1984) and literary activist, theatre maker and poet Khadijah Ibrahiim (MA Theatre Studies 2001). Read more about the recognition👇
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Quartet receive Honorary Degrees
Sports stars Steph Houghton MBE and Jack Maitland are among those to have been recognised with honorary degrees by the University of Leeds.
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July 25, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Four individuals received honorary degrees this graduation week, including triathlon coach Jack Maitland (PGCE 1984) and literary activist, theatre maker and poet Khadijah Ibrahiim (MA Theatre Studies 2001). Read more about the recognition👇
www.leeds.ac.uk/main-index/n...
www.leeds.ac.uk/main-index/n...
As the UK government prioritises the growth of the AI industry, two Spark alumni are at the forefront of the technology revolution. Find out how the @universityofleeds.bsky.social helped Saile Villegas and Reo Ogusu launch their business, SeeAI: spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/thanks-to-yo...
July 17, 2025 at 3:26 PM
As the UK government prioritises the growth of the AI industry, two Spark alumni are at the forefront of the technology revolution. Find out how the @universityofleeds.bsky.social helped Saile Villegas and Reo Ogusu launch their business, SeeAI: spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/thanks-to-yo...
Live Aid's 40th anniversary took place last weekend. We delve into our archives to learn how Leeds alumni played key roles in helping galvanise the world's approach to aid - discover stories from behind the scenes, and read expert academic views on the event: spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/leeds-alumni...
Leeds alumni and Live Aid
Twenty-five years after the Live Aid concert galvanised the world’s approach to aid, two alumni recall their involvement behind, and in front of, the scene.
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July 16, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Live Aid's 40th anniversary took place last weekend. We delve into our archives to learn how Leeds alumni played key roles in helping galvanise the world's approach to aid - discover stories from behind the scenes, and read expert academic views on the event: spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/leeds-alumni...
Graduation is here🎓 🎉To everyone celebrating, a huge congratulations from everyone at Leeds. We're excited to welcome you to the Leeds alumni community - find out what it means to become a @universityofleeds.bsky.social alum #LeedsGrad #ForeverLeeds 👇 spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/graduation/
July 15, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Graduation is here🎓 🎉To everyone celebrating, a huge congratulations from everyone at Leeds. We're excited to welcome you to the Leeds alumni community - find out what it means to become a @universityofleeds.bsky.social alum #LeedsGrad #ForeverLeeds 👇 spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/graduation/
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Our summer graduation ceremonies begin today 🎓🎉
A huge congratulations to everyone celebrating over the next few weeks, whether on campus or virtually!
Graduating is a big achievement, and we are so proud of you ✨
We are so excited to welcome you to our @leedsalumni.bsky.social community 💚
A huge congratulations to everyone celebrating over the next few weeks, whether on campus or virtually!
Graduating is a big achievement, and we are so proud of you ✨
We are so excited to welcome you to our @leedsalumni.bsky.social community 💚
July 15, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Our summer graduation ceremonies begin today 🎓🎉
A huge congratulations to everyone celebrating over the next few weeks, whether on campus or virtually!
Graduating is a big achievement, and we are so proud of you ✨
We are so excited to welcome you to our @leedsalumni.bsky.social community 💚
A huge congratulations to everyone celebrating over the next few weeks, whether on campus or virtually!
Graduating is a big achievement, and we are so proud of you ✨
We are so excited to welcome you to our @leedsalumni.bsky.social community 💚
Dawit arrived in the UK alone as a 17-year-old refugee, fleeing from religious persecution and unable to speak English. The support of the Leeds supporter community helped him turn his dream of studying biomedical science into reality. Read his incredible story: spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/your-time-at...
July 8, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Dawit arrived in the UK alone as a 17-year-old refugee, fleeing from religious persecution and unable to speak English. The support of the Leeds supporter community helped him turn his dream of studying biomedical science into reality. Read his incredible story: spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/your-time-at...
The Laidlaw Library is 10 today! 💸 2,300 alumni and supporters contributed to its £26 million cost - and a £9m gift from Lord Irvine Laidlaw was one of the biggest ever received by the University. Discover 10 fascinating facts about the Laidlaw Library: library.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...
July 7, 2025 at 3:07 PM
The Laidlaw Library is 10 today! 💸 2,300 alumni and supporters contributed to its £26 million cost - and a £9m gift from Lord Irvine Laidlaw was one of the biggest ever received by the University. Discover 10 fascinating facts about the Laidlaw Library: library.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...
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Greetings to everyone joining us for @imc-leeds.bsky.social 2025 - we hope all attendees have an amazing week 👑⚔
One of the biggest academic conferences in the world is here, and we’re sure it’ll be an enjoyable experience for all once again 🌍
Find out more 👇
www.imc.leeds.ac.uk
#IMC2025
One of the biggest academic conferences in the world is here, and we’re sure it’ll be an enjoyable experience for all once again 🌍
Find out more 👇
www.imc.leeds.ac.uk
#IMC2025
July 7, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Greetings to everyone joining us for @imc-leeds.bsky.social 2025 - we hope all attendees have an amazing week 👑⚔
One of the biggest academic conferences in the world is here, and we’re sure it’ll be an enjoyable experience for all once again 🌍
Find out more 👇
www.imc.leeds.ac.uk
#IMC2025
One of the biggest academic conferences in the world is here, and we’re sure it’ll be an enjoyable experience for all once again 🌍
Find out more 👇
www.imc.leeds.ac.uk
#IMC2025
It's the 100th anniversary of a major @universityofleeds.bsky.social fundraising campaign. Watch our first ever fundraising film, which resulted in Lord Brotherton's £100,000 gift to fund our magnificent library - the most significant legacy we have ever received: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJYI...
University of Leeds 1925 campaign film
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July 2, 2025 at 12:56 PM
It's the 100th anniversary of a major @universityofleeds.bsky.social fundraising campaign. Watch our first ever fundraising film, which resulted in Lord Brotherton's £100,000 gift to fund our magnificent library - the most significant legacy we have ever received: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJYI...
New support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund is helping Leeds researchers restore biodiversity to a crucial area in the Lake District National Park. Read about the restoration work which is proving transformative for nature, communities and the planet: spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/thanks-to-yo...
June 26, 2025 at 1:41 PM
New support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund is helping Leeds researchers restore biodiversity to a crucial area in the Lake District National Park. Read about the restoration work which is proving transformative for nature, communities and the planet: spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/thanks-to-yo...