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University opens community football hub

Published
Thursday 27th October, 2022
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University

Grassroots sport in Leeds has received a huge boost with the unveiling of the Bodington Football Hub, a new facility for the community of Leeds.

Professor Mary Beard will be giving this year's Alice Bacon lecture. January 2020

Mary Beard to give latest Alice Bacon Lecture

Published
Monday 26th September, 2022
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Arts & Culture
University

Renowned scholar Professor Mary Beard is to give the latest public lecture in a University of Leeds series celebrating strong women.

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Leeds Digital Festival 2022

Published
Tuesday 20th September, 2022
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Working with business
Working with our region
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Technology

Leeds Digital Festival has announced the full schedule for its latest instalment of the tech showcase, with over 200 events taking place from Tuesday 20 to Friday 30 September.

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Queen Elizabeth II

Published
Friday 9th September, 2022
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University

It is with immense sadness that the University of Leeds has learnt of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

University of Leeds Vice-Chancellor Professor Simone Buitendijk

Vice-Chancellor’s latest blog

Published
Friday 15th July, 2022
Categories
University

Professor Simone Buitendijk’s latest blog considers the insecurity and unease that sometimes gets in the way of achieving equity in higher education.

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Honorary Degrees 2022

Published
Tuesday 5th July, 2022
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University

After a pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, honorary degree ceremonies are returning to University of Leeds to celebrate the success of key figures in the worlds of law, art, science and more.