Light Night Leeds is back! From revisiting the libraries where you used to study, to enjoying activities for the whole family in LUU, here are five things to look out for at Light Night Leeds: https://www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/6036/five-things-for-alumni-to-look-out-for-at-light-night-leeds

Did you know... Sagal Abdi-Wali (Politics & International Studies 2005), the new MP for Holborn and St Pancras, studied at Leeds. The by-election was triggered when Sir Keir Starmer (Law 1985, Hon LLD 2012) stood down as an MP in September: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqly3xjy1g11o?fbclid

Labour sees off Green challenge to win Holborn by-election

Labour's Sagal Abdi-Wali beats Green Party leader Zack Polanski to hold the north London seat.

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The generosity of alumni and supporters does more than ease financial pressures. It helps students feel valued, included and confident that they deserve to be here. Read stories from our scholars and the wider Leeds community on how support helped them: spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/thank-you-fo...

Last week, triathlete Jonny Brownlee MBE (History 2012, Hon LLD 2013) retired from professional sport. Over a career spanning nearly two decades, Jonny became the most decorated triathlete in Olympic history. Listen to Jonny in our podcast from 2023: leedsvoices.captivate.fm/episode/epis...

Alumni shared their photos of the solar eclipse from across Europe this August. From campus to the Peak District, from Otley Chevin to Spain, enjoy some of our favourites - and add yours to the collection: www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...

On Saturday, we celebrated Yorkshire day by asking our alumni to share their favourite spots in the county. Whether it's exploring Brimham Rocks, sitting on the Parkinson steps, or climbing Malham Cove, you handed us a selection of Yorkshire's finest 👇 👇 spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/yorkshire-da...

There's no friend like a Leeds friend. For International Day of Friendship, we asked you to take yourself back to the good times and pay tribute to your Leeds friends. Take a read of alumni memories: spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/internationa...

Graduation season is officially here. Whether you're celebrating on campus or virtually, a huge well done to our 2026 graduates🎓We're proud of all your achievements, and we're excited to welcome you to the global Leeds alumni community: spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/graduation/

Our summer graduation ceremonies begin today! We’re excited for a busy few weeks on campus with graduates and their guests celebrating everything they’ve achieved during their time at Leeds 🎓 Congratulations to the new members of our global @leedsalumni.bsky.social community! 💚

Loïc Chave (Sociology 2017) has been named the 26th member of the Leeds Pride List, which celebrates LGBTQ+ individuals and allies from the University community making a positive impact in the pride space. Read about their inspiring journey: www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...

Leeds has risen to 77th place in the QS World University Rankings, strengthening its position in the world's top 100 universities for 2027 🎉 Climbing nine places this year, Leeds has been in the top 100 globally for nine years in a row, stepping up to 12th among UK institutions on the list.

Last year, we celebrated 25 LGBTQ+ individuals and allies from the global Leeds community making a positive impact in the Pride space. This Pride month, keep an eye out for the announcement of our 26th individual - and revisit our Pride 25: https://spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/leeds-pride-25/index.html

This National Volunteers’ Week, we want to say thank you to Leeds volunteers. From talking at offer holder events in China, to organising reunions around the globe, read about how our alumni have given their time to help Leeds students: https://spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/volunteers-week-2026/index.html

For many alumni, our student years provided experiences we cherish today. Find out how the Leeds alumni and supporter community is creating special memories for talented students who might not otherwise have been able to attend higher education: https://spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/your-time-at-leeds/

“The support I’ve received from the University and its donors has changed the landscape for my whole career,” says Eden Page. Read how alumni and donor support changed one graduate’s story – and could help her to save lives years into the future. spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/thanks-to-yo...

A gift to touch many lives

Former scholar Eden Page says the support she has received will last right through her medical career – and could one day help to save lives.

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Using talents honed at Leeds, two alumni produced Stanley Tucci’s latest series in Italy. Take a read, as they explain the joys and challenges of life on set, and what it’s like to work with Hollywood royalty 👇 www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...

High above the Parkinson steps, a pair of peregrine falcons tend to their eggs. The birds are oblivious to their growing global fanbase, but they appear on screens around the world. With the eggs due to hatch any day now, watch the live stream of the nest: sustainability.leeds.ac.uk/our-work/bio...

Former LUU Ents Secretary Stuart Galbraith helped put on shows like The Clash, Simple Minds and U2 at Leeds in the 1980s. In our new podcast episode he discusses gigs at Leeds and going on to work as an events promoter with artists like Ed Sheeran: leedsvoices.captivate.fm/episode/stua...

Happy International Women's Day! From trailblazing sports broadcasters to pioneering scientists, we've gathered six inspiring alumni stories from over the last year - as well as your tributes to Leeds women. Take a read: https://spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/international-womens-day-2026/index.html

On World Book Day, we're paying tribute to our wonderful libraries. You probably became well acquainted with at least one of these treasure troves of books as a Leeds student. From the Laidlaw, to the Edward Boyle, to the Brotherton, did one hold a special place in your heart?

We wish all those celebrating in our global community a very happy and prosperous Year of the Fire Horse. We asked our alumni to reflect on how their time at Leeds helped them to grow - and you can read their responses in our special new year celebration: spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/year-of-the-...

A summer stroll across Woodhouse Moor, a rendezvous in the Brotherton Library, a dance in the Union building – Leeds has seen it all. All week, alumni have shared their stories of love at Leeds from the past 70 years. Take a read this Valentine's Day: spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/love-at-leed...

We were delighted to welcome broadcaster @jacquioatley.bsky.social MBE (German 1996) back to campus for our Leeds Alumni Voices event. Here, Jacqui describes the day she became the first female female commentator on Match of the Day. Watch the full event back: spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/leeds-magazi...

Last night we welcomed the brilliant @jacquioatley.bsky.social MBE back to campus for an exclusive Leeds Alumni Voices event. If you were unable to join us, stay tuned for a full recording - and make sure to read our recent magazine feature with Jacqui: spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/leeds-magazi...

Are we failing our children? In the latest Leeds magazine, Professor Mark Mon-Williams discusses inequalities faced by young people in disadvantaged communities – and how Leeds is helping address these critical issues: spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/leeds-magazi...

Leeds are harnessing the latest advances in AI to enhance weather prediction and improve climate resilience and food security in West Africa. Read more about Project Cumulus, funded by the Gates Foundation and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...

AI forecasting strengthens climate resilience

Researchers are harnessing the latest advances in AI to enhance weather prediction and improve climate resilience and food security in West Africa.

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Khadijah Ibrahiim lost her undergraduate dissertation hours before the deadline. Receiving an honorary degree last summer proved less stressful. Read about the Leeds-born literary activist, poet and dramatist, as we celebrate her contribution to the arts: spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/leeds-magazi...

Members of the University community were recognised in the recent New Year Honours, including one of the UK’s foremost climate scientists Professor Piers Forster, awarded a CBE for his ongoing work to tackle climate change. Discover the full Leeds list: www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...

New Year Honours at the University of Leeds

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Is a climate solution just beneath our feet? In the new Leeds magazine, read how the University is replacing the current gas heating system with a geothermal alternative, starting in the Henry Price halls of residence and the engineering buildings: spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/leeds-magazi...

Inspired by his time in Leeds, alumni volunteer Dr Sharique Ahmed Khan has opened access to education for underprivileged communities back home in India. In the new Leeds magazine, we find out how he did it: https://spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/leeds-magazine-2026/features/sharique-ahmed-khan/index.html