Alumni News

Dr Keith Brownlee stands before a Cystic Fibrosis Trust banner smiling at the camera

Transforming cystic fibrosis care

Published
Friday 25th August, 2023
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Alumni

Director of Medical Affairs at the Cystic Fibrosis Trust Dr Keith Brownlee has played his part in transforming treatment of the condition – while raising two of Leeds’ most successful sporting alumni.

Matthew, Thomas and David Walsh stand under Clothworkers Court arch for a photo

Four generations of Leeds graduates

Published
Monday 31st July, 2023
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Alumni
Research

For the Walsh family, Leeds will forever hold a place in their hearts. This summer they celebrated four generations of the family graduating from the University.

Headshot of Naga Munchetty

Naga Munchetty: Asking the right questions

Published
Thursday 27th July, 2023
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Alumni

For Naga Munchetty, Leeds Student kickstarted a career to the top of her profession. After years of pain, she is using her platform to raise awareness of adenomyosis, a little-known womb condition.

Anita Rani (left) and Ondrej Krivanek (right) wearing their red and green graduation gowns

Honorary Degrees 2023

Published
Tuesday 18th July, 2023
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Alumni
News
University

A television presenter and leading physicist have been recognised with honorary degrees from the University of Leeds.

Group of KAIST and Leeds students smile and laugh for a group photo on the grass

Alumni support takes Leeds to South Korea

Published
Wednesday 28th June, 2023
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Research
Alumni

Each year, a pioneering exchange programme enables students from the University of Leeds and KAIST University to tackle global challenges together.

Twins Dhionis and Marineo stand together in NHS uniforms on the right, and on the left they stand together before the Great Hall and Leeds in their graduation attire

Recognition for nursing twins on 75th anniversary of NHS

Published
Wednesday 28th June, 2023
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Alumni

During their studies, nurses Dhionis and Marineo Llanaj worked on intensive care, saving the lives of Covid-19 patients. As the NHS turns 75, a global award nomination recognises their contributions.

Karina Antram sits on sofa holding her book

Karina Antram: How to fix your fatigue

Published
Monday 19th June, 2023
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Alumni

After suffering from burnout during her career, Karina Antram got to the root of the issue. She retrained as a nutritionist, and shares her five steps to fixing fatigue.

Hind Hassan wearing a Press vest and helmet in Iraq

Reporting from the epicentre of the story

Published
Tuesday 7th March, 2023
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Alumni

Hind Hassan broadcasts from the most hostile environments in the world – from the conflict in Ukraine, to the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria – elevating the voices of those unheard.