The health impacts of climate change
Principal Climate Change Scientist at UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) Helen Macintyre (PhD Atmospheric Science 2011) explains why the health impacts of climate change should be on everyone’s agenda.
Alumni News
Astronaut touches down in Leeds
Leeds alum Matthias Maurer spent 175 days on the International Space Station in 2022. He returned to Leeds to meet staff, students and alumni, and for an exclusive Leeds Alumni Voices event.
Reducing cancer inequalities for Black people
Sigourney Bonner (Human Physiology 2014) is driving change for Black people, who are under-represented in cancer research and over-represented in cancer mortality.
Leeds champions set to shine at the Paralympic Games
Two Leeds alumni head to the Paris Paralympics as pre-race favourites for Team GB.
Alumni organise Leeds celebration in Nigeria
Leeds alumni connected in Abuja, Nigeria, at a fully booked reunion event.
Five moments to make Leeds proud at Paris 2024
At the close of the Paris Olympics look back on five memorable moments for Leeds students and alumni at the Games.
Founding father of ground-breaking cancer treatment leaves a lasting legacy
Clinical pharmacologist Craig Jordan died in June 2024, but his research into targeted cancer treatment and his support for Leeds students continue to change lives today.
University hosts GB Sevens squad
GB Sevens have set up base at the University of Leeds as they prepare for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games to kick off.
Bake Off, science and LGBTQ+ activism: The many colours of Craig Poku
Data scientist Craig Poku advocates for minorities working in STEM, acting as the role model he never had early in his career.
Paris-bound: 'Mileage mutts' help Leeds marathoner achieve Olympic dream
After 13 years of training in Leeds and racing for the city, Phil Sesemann qualified for the Paris Olympics in 2024 and became the third fastest British marathon runner ever.