Ilan plays bass on stage alongside a fellow musician playing electric keyboard
World-leading alum composer Ilan Eshkeri is returning to Leeds for Light Night 2025. Ilan has created music for the biggest films, TV series, video games, ballets, concerts and documentaries in the world. Read about his collaboration with Light Night Leeds 2025: www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...
26.09.2025 10:57 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Dickie Bird in his academic gown plays a cricket shot in front of the University cricket team, dressed in cricket whites
We are saddened to learn of the passing of iconic cricket umpire and honorary graduate Dickie Bird. Dickie was described as "one of the greatest characters in Yorkshire's history", and received an honorary degree in recognition of his contribution to sport and the county.
23.09.2025 14:45 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Duchess of Kent exits a car, with a crowd looking on
Duchess of Kent in academic gown
The University was saddened to learn of the passing of the Duchess of Kent last week. As our 5th and longest-serving Chancellor, Her Royal Highness had an enduring association with Leeds - & many alumni may remember her from graduation ceremonies. π· Β© Cultural Collections & Galleries, UoL Libraries
11.09.2025 10:47 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
New research shows price is not a reliable guide to t-shirt durability
A new study led by the University of Leeds Institute of Textiles and Colour (LITAC) has found that the price of a t-shirt is no reliable guide to how well it will wear over time.
How much did you pay for your oldest item of clothing? A Β£4 T-shirt can outperform a luxury Β£395 item, according to Leeds research. If you want clothes that last, or cherish second-hand bargains, find out how price doesnβt always reflect durability π
ahc.leeds.ac.uk/arts-humanit...
01.09.2025 11:25 β π 6 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0
βIt might well have saved my life." Brian Cookson OBE, former President of British Cycling, participated in a recent @universityofleeds.bsky.social study which found that older male athletes are more likely to have scarring in their hearts than non-athletes: www.leeds.ac.uk/news-health/...
15.08.2025 15:31 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Collage of profile images
From doctors to entrepreneurs, authors to diplomats, weβre proud of our alumni who were successful in the 24-25 Study UK Alumni Awards, which celebrate the achievements of UK alumni living outside the UK. Read their stories, and find out how to apply for 25-26: spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/british-coun...
13.08.2025 10:12 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Burnsall village green with a picturesque river and bridge behind
Happy Yorkshire Day to our global community! This year, we asked our alumni to share their favourite spots in the county - because you'll always belong in Yorkshire, no matter where you go in the world.
Explore the selection - and share your favourites too: spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/yorkshire-da...
01.08.2025 09:06 β π 4 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
A crowd of people dressed smartly and in graduation gowns stood in front of The Great Hall.
Thatβs a wrap β our summer graduations have come to an end π
Congratulations to the class of 2025 and welcome to the @leedsalumni.bsky.social community π
We hope you had the best time celebrating β we canβt wait to see whatβs next for you!
31.07.2025 11:02 β π 17 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0
Ray French holds up his MBE medal
2/2 Ray became known as the voice of rugby league as a BBC commentator from 1979 to 2008. He also gave up countless hours of his spare time to support charities and rugby at all levels, and donated to support students from underrepresented backgrounds at Leeds. He was awarded an MBE in 2011.
29.07.2025 09:46 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Rugby players line up on the pitch to shake hands with Howard Wilson, British Prime Minister
1/2 We were saddened to learn that one of the best-known and best-loved characters in rugby league Ray French (Arts Joint Honours 1961) died last week. Ray began his playing career in rugby union whilst studying at Leeds, before switching to rugby league in 1961.
29.07.2025 09:46 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
Quartet receive Honorary Degrees
Sports stars Steph Houghton MBE and Jack Maitland are among those to have been recognised with honorary degrees by the University of Leeds.
Four individuals received honorary degrees this graduation week, including triathlon coach Jack Maitland (PGCE 1984) and literary activist, theatre maker and poet Khadijah Ibrahiim (MA Theatre Studies 2001). Read more about the recognitionπ
www.leeds.ac.uk/main-index/n...
25.07.2025 13:48 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Two individuals sit on a bench outside the NEXUS building at the University of Leeds
As the UK government prioritises the growth of the AI industry, two Spark alumni are at the forefront of the technology revolution. Find out how the @universityofleeds.bsky.social helped Saile Villegas and Reo Ogusu launch their business, SeeAI: spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/thanks-to-yo...
17.07.2025 15:26 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Leeds alumni and Live Aid
Twenty-five years after the Live Aid concert galvanised the worldβs approach to aid, two alumni recall their involvement behind, and in front of, the scene.
Live Aid's 40th anniversary took place last weekend. We delve into our archives to learn how Leeds alumni played key roles in helping galvanise the world's approach to aid - discover stories from behind the scenes, and read expert academic views on the event: spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/leeds-alumni...
16.07.2025 14:07 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Bunting flutter in the breeze on the University of Leeds campus
For our Leeds alumni, take yourself back to your own graduation day. What words of wisdom do you have for our graduates as they take their next steps? Let us know! #LeedsGrad π
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15.07.2025 12:32 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
Graduates in gowns walk towards a red brick building on the University of Leeds campus
Graduation is hereπ πTo everyone celebrating, a huge congratulations from everyone at Leeds. We're excited to welcome you to the Leeds alumni community - find out what it means to become a @universityofleeds.bsky.social alum #LeedsGrad #ForeverLeeds π spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/graduation/
15.07.2025 12:32 β π 5 π 3 π¬ 1 π 1
People in smart clothes and graduation gowns stood outside the Clothworker's Court archway.
Our summer graduation ceremonies begin today ππ
A huge congratulations to everyone celebrating over the next few weeks, whether on campus or virtually!
Graduating is a big achievement, and we are so proud of you β¨
We are so excited to welcome you to our @leedsalumni.bsky.social community π
15.07.2025 09:16 β π 11 π 2 π¬ 1 π 0
Dawit leans against the wall, wearing a rucksack over his shoulder. He is stood in front of Clothworkers' Court gate at the University of Leeds
Dawit arrived in the UK alone as a 17-year-old refugee, fleeing from religious persecution and unable to speak English. The support of the Leeds supporter community helped him turn his dream of studying biomedical science into reality. Read his incredible story: spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/your-time-at...
08.07.2025 09:10 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
The Laidlaw Library from across a busy road
The Laidlaw Library sign on the side of the library building
The Laidlaw Library is 10 today! πΈ 2,300 alumni and supporters contributed to its Β£26 million cost - and a Β£9m gift from Lord Irvine Laidlaw was one of the biggest ever received by the University. Discover 10 fascinating facts about the Laidlaw Library: library.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...
07.07.2025 15:07 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Two people interacting at a market booth at the International Medieval Congress with other visitors and festive decorations in the background.
Greetings to everyone joining us for @imc-leeds.bsky.social 2025 - we hope all attendees have an amazing week πβ
One of the biggest academic conferences in the world is here, and weβre sure itβll be an enjoyable experience for all once again π
Find out more π
www.imc.leeds.ac.uk
#IMC2025
07.07.2025 09:58 β π 8 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0
Brotherton Circle Newsletter 2025
Newsletter to recognise the impact and generosity of those remembered the University of Leeds in their will.
Read more about our 1925 campaign in our Brotherton Circle Newsletter 2025, which thanks those who have pledged a gift to the University in their will: spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/brotherton-c...
02.07.2025 12:56 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
YouTube video by Leeds Alumni
University of Leeds 1925 campaign film
It's the 100th anniversary of a major @universityofleeds.bsky.social fundraising campaign. Watch our first ever fundraising film, which resulted in Lord Brotherton's Β£100,000 gift to fund our magnificent library - the most significant legacy we have ever received: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJYI...
02.07.2025 12:56 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
A hilly landscape in the Lake District National Park
Volunteers plant trees in a leafless woodland
A deforested landscape of tree stumps under a blue sky
New support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund is helping Leeds researchers restore biodiversity to a crucial area in the Lake District National Park. Read about the restoration work which is proving transformative for nature, communities and the planet: spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/thanks-to-yo...
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View of the Barkinson Building Tower through trees.
We have joined the @coimbragroup.bsky.social π
The prestigious association promotes β¬οΈ
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Find out more about how the group has brought together 42 European universities οΈπ
www.leeds.ac.uk/main-index/n...
24.06.2025 10:56 β π 7 π 3 π¬ 0 π 1
Only two years left of worldβs carbon budget to meet 1.5C target, scientists warn
Breaching threshold would ramp up catastrophic weather events, further increasing human suffering
"Things are all moving in the wrong direction."
Director of the Priestley Centre for Climate Futures at the University Prof Piers Forster is a lead author of the study showing how deep into the climate crisis the world has fallen: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
19.06.2025 14:58 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Myanmar graduate wins prestigious British Council Alumni Award
Khine Pwint Nwe, a graduate of the School of Medicine, has won a major honour at the prestigious 2024-25 British Council Alumni Awards.
Congratulations to Khine Pwint Nwe (MSc Health Informatics 2024) who was named a finalist in the prestigious Study UK British Council Alumni Awards. Khine launched a digital healthcare platform in Myanmar designed to provide continuous medical education: medicinehealth.leeds.ac.uk/faculty-/new...
18.06.2025 09:01 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Fighting an inoperable brain tumour
Since her brain cancer diagnosis in January 2023, Mel Crossland has raised awareness and funds for groundbreaking research and a transformative MRI scanner at Leeds.
Since her brain cancer diagnosis in January 2023, Mel Crossland has raised over Β£50,0000 for groundbreaking research and a transformative MRI scanner at Leeds. Read her story - and discover the new solutions Leeds researchers are investigating to fight the disease: www.leeds.ac.uk/news-alumni/...
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Alan Yentob profile image
Alan Yentob (Law 1968, Hon LLD 2010) has been described as βthe most influential broadcaster in Britain over the last 50 yearsβ. Look back on how he changed the course of broadcasting- and how it began with a passion for drama at @universityofleeds.bsky.social: www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...
12.06.2025 14:57 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Leeds ranked 21st in Complete University Guide
The University of Leeds has moved up two places to 21st position in the 2026 Complete University Guide.
The University of Leeds has moved up two places to 21st position in the 2026 Complete University Guide. Leeds also has 21 individual subjects ranked in the top ten in the Guideβs Subject League Tables 2026. Read more π
www.leeds.ac.uk/news-univers...
11.06.2025 14:18 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
A group sit around a table enjoying dinner
A panel sit at the front of a room of onlookers at an event
Three individuals in discussion on a stage, one holding a microphone
A group photo in front of a large banner at an event. The banner reads "Alumni Leeds University"
Did you know Leeds alumni and supporter volunteers are helping Leeds students and recent graduates navigate life after university?
This National Volunteers' Week, find out about all the things Leeds volunteers get up to - and discover how you can join them: spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/volunteers-w...
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A collage of images, each with a different scene from the University of Leeds
Unforgettable gigs, Fruity Fridays, graduation day and 50p pints. For many alumni, their time at Leeds shaped and inspired them. Explore images from your decade, and find out how supporters are helping create special memories for today's talented Leeds students: spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/your-time-at...
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Welcoming the world's researchers to share ideas in Medieval Studies at @UniversityofLeeds.bsky.social. Temporalities, 6-9 July 2026.
Occasional drag queen in verse. Writer, performer, educator, activist Adam Lowe (he/his) as possessed by Beyonce Holes (she/her).
Organisational Development and Professional Learning (OD&PL) at the University of Leeds (@universityofleeds.bsky.social)
OD&PL website: peopledevelopment.leeds.ac.uk
We are the focal point for research and engagement with the politics of global development at the University of Leeds: cgd.leeds.ac.uk
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Multidisciplinary data science and artificial intelligence at the University of Leeds. Follow us for the latest tech and data news, events and how to get involved.
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One of the largest, most diverse Schools of Languages, Cultures & Societies in the UK. A leading centre for Languages, Classics, Film, Intercultural Studies, Translation & Linguistics.
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