University hosts GB Sevens squad
GB Sevens have set up base at the University of Leeds as they prepare for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games to kick off.
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Bake Off, science and LGBTQ+ activism: The many colours of Craig Poku
Data scientist Craig Poku advocates for minorities working in STEM, acting as the role model he never had early in his career.
Alum makes Forbes entrepreneur list
The founder of a social enterprise that helps disadvantaged people back into work has been recognised in a list of Europe’s top young entrepreneurs.
European partnerships tackle global challenges
Higher education providers across Europe are joining forces to tackle global challenges.
Alum improves HIV and AIDS outlook in Nigeria
Public health expert Chikaodili Mary-Kate Deng (MPH 2009) has been recognised with a Study UK Alumni Award for her contribution to care systems for HIV and AIDS in Nigeria.
Paris-bound: 'Mileage mutts' help Leeds marathoner achieve Olympic dream
After 13 years of training in Leeds and racing for the city, Phil Sesemann qualified for the Paris Olympics in 2024 and became the third fastest British marathon runner ever.
Social enterprise tackles food waste
Food waste campaigners are calling on Leeds residents and businesses to get on board with their free collection service which prevents household food waste from going to landfill.
Leeds alum wins prestigious award in Saudi Arabia
Dr Manar Samman (MSc Bioscience 2010; Medicine 2015) has been recognised with a national award for her contribution to medical education and practice in Saudi Arabia.
Off the deep end: Atlantic rowing record smashed by Leeds alum
When Hatty Carder was asked to organise a rowing team to race across the Atlantic, she never imagined stepping into the boat herself – let alone setting a new world record.
Leeds alum and quiltmaker dresses the entrance to pioneering exhibition
A new large-scale textile artwork for Parkinson Court created by artist, quiltmaker and Leeds alum Tiegan Handley (Fine Art 2023) provides the perfect gateway to the Contested Bodies exhibition.
