Toyin wins award for her work in engineering
Toyin Jegede is a trailblazer who has been named an "Engineering Hero" by Nigeria's professional women engineers association.
Alumni News
Ten years leading the Seychelles economy
As Governor of the Central Bank of Seychelles (CBS), Caroline Abel (Economics Studies 1999) is one of the most influential figures in a country navigating extraordinary global events.
BAFTA-winning producer learnt his trade at Leeds Student Television
BAFTA award-winning producer Trevor Klein (Political Studies 2006) explains how his time in Leeds Student Television society changed his career, as he launches another hit TV show.
Leeds alum captains Great Britain to Bandy World Championship silver
Former Leeds Gryphon Ice Hockey Club captain Nina Brown (Healthcare Science 2018) has led GB women’s bandy team to a world championship silver medal, helping to resurrect a historic sport in the UK.
Geoff identifies 300 new species of aquatic creatures
Lockdown brought out the creative in us all. Millions of people discovered new hobbies, nurturing talents they never knew they had.
Leeds University Rocketry Association takes launch
Theo Youds has always dreamt of going to space. Since forming the first ever rocketry association at Leeds and leading two successful rocket flights, he's set his sights on the Spaceport America Cup.
Changing the story
PR and Marketing Communications expert Annalise Coady has launched and transformed brands all around the world.
Former TV journalist delves into the past
When his home made the shortlist for the BBC’s A House Through Time, former ITV journalist Peter Cullimore was inspired to explore the untold stories of its former occupants for himself.
Ryan finds a winning balance
An education programme to help students to spend less time on screen – and more time living their lives – has won a coveted innovation award for Leeds alum Ryan Bell (Geography 2018).
Namrah Shahid: Changing the story with Hijabi Runners
By forming Hijabi Runners, one Leeds alumna has helped other South Asian and Muslim women realise that running could be for them, too.