University News

Head and shoulders of Dr Pam Birtill

Double delight for outstanding academics

Published
Thursday 8th August, 2024
Categories
University

Outstanding contributions to learning and teaching have seen leading lights at the University of Leeds celebrate success in two major national award schemes.

A group of 15 people taking part in a Dragon Boat race at Leeds Dock.

Leeds hosts UK Corporate Games

Published
Wednesday 31st July, 2024
Categories
University

More than 70 businesses came together in Leeds as the city hosted the 2024 UK Corporate Games.

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.

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.

Sir Keir Starmer in honorary degree robes.

University alum becomes UK Prime Minister

Published
Friday 5th July, 2024
Categories
Society & Politics
University

A Leeds alum has taken up residence behind the UK's most famous front door at 10 Downing Street.

Henry Moore Three Piece Reclining Figure No.2: Bridge Prop sculpture in Chancellor's Court with the bridge above the sculpture.

Henry Moore statue gets a new home on campus

Published
Tuesday 2nd July, 2024
Categories
University

Henry Moore's Three Piece Reclining Figure No.2: Bridge Prop has moved to Chancellor’s Court on the University of Leeds campus.