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My transformative journey to the United Nations Global Indigenous Youth Forum in Rome
My transformative journey to the United Nations Global Indigenous Y...
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
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...
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
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
Preserving our culture and traditions before they are forgotten — the efforts of an indigenous…
Preserving our culture and traditions before they are forgotten — t...
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
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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
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
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
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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
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
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