Nearly 400 inspirational Leeds women are celebrated on a new sculpture in the heart of the city’s cultural quarter. The sculpture was created by FAHACS alum Pippa Hale and features many University of Leeds alumni. See how many you can spot on the list🔎
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Have you been gripped by #BabyReindeer on Netflix? Did you know that not one but TWO fellow University of Leeds alumni star in the show - keep an eye out for Danny Kirrane and hugh coles if you're watching.

Congratulations to University of Leeds alum and Indian squash legend Saurav Ghosal on his retirement.

We spoke to Saurav about the part Leeds played in his illustrious career ahead of the Commonwealth Games in 2022 ⬇️⬇️
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We were sad to hear of the passing of Grange Hill star and Leeds alum Stuart Organ (English 1975) earlier this year. Stuart perfected his craft at Leeds and was also a familiar voice on London Underground, where he warned passengers to 'mind the gap': bbc.co.uk/news/entertain…

The UK is one of the most nature-depleted nations in the world. Thanks to volunteer, donor & charity support, a University of Leeds project is bringing biodiversity back to some of the most beautiful scenery in the north.

Find out how: spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/thanks-to-you-…

Writer and director Hot Wet Salad (@LeedsUniEnglish 2014) wrote his first screen play at University of Leeds.

Last week, his debut film #SwedeCaroline was released in cinemas, starring Jo Hartley, Aisling Bea, Fay Ripley, Alice Lowe. Read more ⬇️
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A new piece by Leeds Alumni & MA #FineArt student #GeorgeStormFletcher features in the #FoundCitiesLostObjects Leeds Art Gallery

This Arts Council Collection touring exhibition is curated by Turner Prize-winning artist & cultural activist Lubaina Himid CBE

ahc.leeds.ac.uk/fine-art/news/…

Time to #PutYourRecordsOn .

Tomorrow is #RecordStoreDay2024 , and what better way to celebrate than look back on our exclusive event with alum and singer-songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae, whose 2006 single #PutYourRecordsOn was nominated for two Grammy awards ⬇️⬇️
spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/leeds-magazine…

Congratulations to bestselling author and podcaster Sunyi Dean (School of English - University of Leeds 2008) who has been nominated for the Astounding Award for Best New Writer.

Sunyi is also nominated in the Best Fancast category at The Hugo Awards for her podcast The Publishing Rodeo 🎉

Calling Leeds alumni in Ghana 🇬🇭! You're invited to our Africa Week celebration in Accra on 6 May. Join us for networking over drinks and light bites. Don't miss your chance to reconnect with fellow alumni and sign up now: alumnidata.typeform.com/Ghana

Congratulations to public health expert Chikaodili Mary-Kate Deng (MPh 2009), who has been recognised with a Study UK Alumni Award for her contribution to care systems for HIV and AIDS in Nigeria ⬇️⬇️
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You might be able to enjoy beer with a lower carbon footprint soon, thanks to a new carbon footprint calculator.

The freely-available calculator was developed by a team at University of Leeds.

Find out how on our website: climate.leeds.ac.uk/news/carbon-ca…

Cheers to that! 🍻

Happy Easter to the University of Leeds global community!

Just in time, spring has truly sprung on campus. Thanks to the University of Leeds Campus Developments team for making this place such a haven for staff, students and wildlife.