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Medicine graduate Phil Sesemann, who graduated in 2017, will take part in the marathon for Team GB. He is pictured racing along a road.

Leeds athletes going for gold

Published
Friday 26th July, 2024
Categories
University

As all eyes focus on athletes taking centre stage at the Paris Olympics, we’ll be cheering on some of our very own students who are competing at the Games.

Tv development executive Gillian Brown in her graduation gowns stood in front of the Great Hall.

Changing perspectives on disability

Published
Friday 26th July, 2024
Categories
Research

An online Disability Studies graduate who is now putting her learnings into practice at work recommends more people study the barriers faced by disabled people.

Kevin Sinfield addresses people at his graduation ceremony

Inspirational trio receive Honorary Degrees

Published
Thursday 25th July, 2024
Categories
University

Leading lights from international business, higher education and sport have been recognised with honorary degrees from the University of Leeds.

Members of the LGBT+ Staff Network holding the banner and smiling outside of Centenary Hall

University supports Leeds Pride

Published
Wednesday 24th July, 2024
Categories
University

University of Leeds colleagues joined in the vibrant celebrations at this year’s Leeds Pride event.

Graduate Memory Moyo in her gowns, pictured with her mother on the famous Parkinson steps

Lifeline support for lifelong learners

Published
Tuesday 23rd July, 2024
Categories
University
Health

A graduate says the support she received as a mature student was a lifeline during her studies – and helped her achieve her forever dream of becoming a doctor.

Exterior of the Parkinson Building taken in the distance along Woodhouse Lane

Appointment of new University Council members

Published
Tuesday 23rd July, 2024
Categories
University

Leaders in social enterprise, the arts, regional government and finance are to join the University Council as lay members of the University’s governing body.

Two people, their backs to camera, painting words and pictures on a very large canvas.

Leeds researchers named Future Leaders

Published
Thursday 18th July, 2024
Categories
Research

Two of Leeds' most promising research leaders have earned national fellowships to advance their work aimed at tackling global challenges.

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Forests continue to capture carbon despite challenges

Published
Wednesday 17th July, 2024
Categories
Research
Environment

The world’s forests have absorbed more than 100 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide over the past three decades, but they need more protection, according to a new study.

Participants in the Equity in Leadership programme

Developing equity in leadership

Published
Tuesday 9th July, 2024
Categories
Working with our region

A new cross-institutional programme has launched at the University of Leeds, with the aim of helping to accelerate progress on diversifying leadership in higher education.