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How I found my community as a mature student
How I found my community as a mature student
Starting university as a young mature student, Mitchell wasn’t sure he would fit in until he discovered the Lifelong Learning Centre’s…
University of Leeds
Jun 13
How the Foundation Year transformed my life
How the Foundation Year transformed my life
Katharine Charlton wasn’t sure a university degree was right for her, but the Foundation Year changed her mind.
University of Leeds
May 9
Fitness on a budget
Fitness on a budget
It is important to stay fit and healthy, however the cost of joining the gym can quickly add up. Check out Holly’s top tips to achieve your…
University of Leeds
Jan 10, 2023
7 questions about Ramadan you’re too embarrassed to ask
7 questions about Ramadan you’re too embarrassed to ask
Nafisa Shafiq, Student Communications and Engagement Manager, shares the answers to some of the most common questions about Ramadan.
University of Leeds
Apr 8, 2022
7 tips for applying to university as a mature student
7 tips for applying to university as a mature student
If you’re thinking about the next step in your education or career, we have some advice to help you get started.
University of Leeds
Dec 3, 2021
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Food Transformation Systems — The Montpellier Process
Food Transformation Systems — The Montpellier Process
Ankitha Manohar is a 1st year PhD researcher in the School of Earth and Environment at Leeds, funded by the UKRI NERC Panorama DTP. Her…
University of Leeds
Jun 10
Bridging the gap between school and university
Bridging the gap between school and university
Jack had always planned to study at university, but personal setbacks forced him to seek alternative paths. After researching online, he…
University of Leeds
Jul 2
Respect in research: navigating our cultural and ethical differences
Respect in research: navigating our cultural and ethical differences
Professor Mavhandu-Mudzusi emphasises the need for researchers to understand and respect the cultural practices of different communities.
University of Leeds
May 17
Easy and affordable recipe ideas
Easy and affordable recipe ideas
You may have spent the first term of university eating endless portions of pesto pasta and pot noodles and have realised that it is time to…
University of Leeds
Mar 5
The Scholarship that truly changed my life
The Scholarship that truly changed my life
Written by Corey Jones, BA Digital Media (Int), 2021 Laidlaw Scholar
University of Leeds
Jan 29
How much do you know about Lunar New Year? 5 facts about the Spring Festival
How much do you know about Lunar New Year? 5 facts about the Spring Festival
Firecrackers, fireworks, a great traditional feast, red lanterns and pockets… do they remind you about a particular festival? In many…
University of Leeds
Feb 4
My transformative journey to the United Nations Global Indigenous Youth Forum in Rome
My transformative journey to the United Nations Global Indigenous Youth Forum in Rome
My name is Ayelen, I am Diaguita, from Argentina. I am a community manager and a poet. The University of Leeds supported my participation…
University of Leeds
Jan 30
Preserving our culture and traditions before they are forgotten — the efforts of an indigenous…
Preserving our culture and traditions before they are forgotten — the efforts of an indigenous…
My name is Derick James Mesh. I live in Belize, a Central American country that borders Mexico to the north, Guatemala to the west and…
University of Leeds
Jan 30
3 reasons why the humanities are key to conservation
3 reasons why the humanities are key to conservation
Wildlife conservation is vital. Here are three ways that the humanities support conservation action at the University of Leeds.
University of Leeds
Sep 7, 2023
The philosophy of love
The philosophy of love
Dr Luke Brunning, Lecturer in Applied Ethics, explores how philosophers are challenging old assumptions about relationships and offering…
University of Leeds
Mar 31, 2023
Why should we want more women at the top?
Why should we want more women at the top?
Few would argue against having more women at the top of institutions. But if asked why the goal would be desirable, the answer may not be…
Simone Buitendijk
Mar 8, 2023
How plants adapt to climate change
How plants adapt to climate change
Dr Yoselin Benitez-Alfonso explains how a network of collaborations is helping research make a greater impact.
University of Leeds
Feb 22, 2023
How can we actively reduce inequality across education?
How can we actively reduce inequality across education?
Professor Jeff Grabill reveals how digital transformation and international partnerships can address educational needs on a global scale.
University of Leeds
Jan 23, 2023
Helping working-class students to feel seen
Helping working-class students to feel seen
Nadine Cavigioli reveals how expressing diverse identities can build a sense of belonging at university.
University of Leeds
Jan 19, 2023
Too much or not enough? Tackling risks to water security
Too much or not enough? Tackling risks to water security
By looking at the whole water system, from extreme weather to processing waste, researchers in the UK, Colombia, Ethiopia, India and…
University of Leeds
Jan 16, 2023
Our Curriculum Redefined journey so far…
Our Curriculum Redefined journey so far…
This last year has seen our student education community come together to drive forward a bold and…
Leeds Educators
Dec 19, 2022
Faith in difficult times
Faith in difficult times
The year 2022 has not been easy. It can be difficult to stay strong while living with uncertainty.
Simone Buitendijk
Dec 19, 2022
Building Africa’s capacity in food systems research
Building Africa’s capacity in food systems research
A research network is connecting and empowering researchers across Africa for sustainable change in African food systems.
University of Leeds
Nov 18, 2022
Learning from indigenous communities–the guardians of biodiversity
Learning from indigenous communities–the guardians of biodiversity
Indigenous people are fighting to protect the planet — we need their voices to be heard, writes Dr Markus Fraundorfer, Lecturer in Global…
University of Leeds
Nov 15, 2022
Putting gender and power at the heart of climate action
Putting gender and power at the heart of climate action
How do we tell important climate stories and who is listening? Katie McQuaid, Senior Research Fellow from the School of Geography, explains…
University of Leeds
Nov 14, 2022
We need to rethink food production — and explore ways to make it cleaner
We need to rethink food production — and explore ways to make it cleaner
Geothermal technologies have the potential to transform food production for the better, writes Dr Paola Sakai, Lecturer in Sustainability…
University of Leeds
Nov 11, 2022
Removing barriers for adult learners
Removing barriers for adult learners
If you’re considering studying later in life, don’t assume you need formal qualifications like GCSEs or A Levels to enter higher education.
University of Leeds
Oct 18, 2022
What happens if we fail to adapt to climate change?
What happens if we fail to adapt to climate change?
Lea Berrang Ford, Professor of Climate and Health at the Priestley International Centre for Climate at the University of Leeds, explains…
University of Leeds
Oct 12, 2022
Kindness
Kindness
Professor Jeff Grabill, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Student Education, talks about the importance of kindness as a virtue for educators.
University of Leeds
Oct 5, 2022
Discovering the underwater secrets of the Congo River
Discovering the underwater secrets of the Congo River
The Congo River is one of the world’s largest rivers, second only to the Amazon in size, but far less understood.
University of Leeds
Sep 28, 2022
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