University News

A large group of people smiling for the photo at Leeds Dock

Corporate Games chooses Leeds for a second year

Published
Tuesday 24th September, 2024
Categories
University

The University of Leeds has been chosen to host the 2025 UK Corporate Games - the first time that the event will be hosted by the same city in consecutive years.

Lyndon Timings-Thompson and James McBride are pictured outside Nexus on the University of Leeds campus

Graduate start-ups boost Leeds’ business engagement

Published
Friday 20th September, 2024
Categories
University

Helping graduates start their own businesses and upskilling partner companies has boosted Leeds’ placing in this year’s Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF).

Suzanne Glavin shaking hands with HRH Prince of Wales and recieving her brooch.

Royal recognition for women's rugby team

Published
Tuesday 17th September, 2024
Categories
University

Suzanne Glavin, Head of Sport and Physical Activity at Leeds is among a former group of rugby players to receive her cap from HRH The Prince of Wales, after a wait of more than three decades.

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.