Winter Graduation has now finished 🎓 Congratulations to all our graduates, best wishes for the start of a new, exciting chapter and welcome to the @leedsalumni.bsky.social community 🥳 #LeedsGrad

Today is #InternationalMountainDay, and this year's theme highlights the importance of glacier preservation. On our How To Fix… podcast, Leeds academics Duncan Quincey and Lauren Rawlins, with alum Kenton Cool, discussed how we can minimise the impact of melting glaciers. Listen: pod.fo/e/34cbac

Our Winter graduation ceremonies begin today 🥳 It’s our virtual graduation today, with our in-person ceremonies starting on Friday. Huge congratulations to everyone graduating over the next week or so! We're so pleased to welcome you to the @leedsalumni.bsky.social community 💚 #LeedsGrad

Interested in pursuing a Masters but missed our Postgraduate Virtual Open Day? We’ve got you! Watch our talks to get more information on: ✍️ Admissions 💰 Funding and scholarships 🏡 Accommodation 🤩 Student experience 📈 Advancing your career Watch now ⬇️ https://bit.ly/44An27Z

Our Postgraduate Virtual Open Day is this weekend🎉 We will be covering student life, employability, funding opportunities and more 🤩 Find out more about postgraduate study at Leeds by signing up now 👇 https://bit.ly/4psdQu8

The prestigious Queen Elizabeth Prize for Higher and Further Education – part of the UK national Honours system – recognises Leeds’ outstanding, 150-years of textile research. We delve into the history and explore the innovation driving the next chapter 👇 https://www.leeds.ac.uk/qep

Leeds City of Languages festival will be running until 24 November – if you haven’t made it to any of the events there are some great activities still to come 🎉 The festival is a vibrant celebration of the city's languages, cultures, and communities, highlighting our connections across the world 🌍

🎓 Want to stand out to top graduate employers?   As the 6th most targeted University by the UK’s top graduate employers, a masters degree from Leeds could be your next step to securing your future, and our Postgraduate Virtual Open Day is the perfect place to start!

Week 2 of #COP30 is underway! 🌍 There are still many topics to be discussed over the last few days of the conference, and our Leeds delegation are involved in several events. You can find out more about the events our delegation is involved in at COP30 here ⬇️ climate.leeds.ac.uk/leeds-at-cop...

Glaciers are a vital water source but how much longer will we have them?🏔️ Scaling some of the most challenging heights and battling extreme conditions, our researchers have found some shocking truths about the glaciers❄️ To read more about their journey, click the link below👇 https://bit.ly/4nP14EZ

@extinctionleeds.bsky.social is an interdisciplinary doctoral training programme focusing on topics relating to extinction and its meanings, histories and legacies. Watch the whole🎬👉 media.leverhulme.ac.uk/video/extinc... @katatrepsis.bsky.social @universityofleeds.bsky.social

Today is the first day of #COP30! 🌍 What is COP? What’s on the agenda this year? How is the university involved? Here’s everything you need to know 👇🧵

Ready to take your studies further? 💭 Discover what postgraduate life at Leeds could look like at our Virtual Open Day on 29 November. 🎓 Careers, funding advice, and more, all in one place. 👉 Book your spot now: https://bit.ly/49yraZe

Glaciers are melting at an alarming rate, threatening lives and livelihoods. How can we minimise the impact? Leeds academics Duncan Quincey and Lauren Rawlins, with alum Kenton Cool, are searching for answers on our latest How To Fix… podcast. Listen: listen.podmasters.uk/HTFCleanAir?...

Join @priestleycentre.bsky.social’s webinar this Thursday at 12pm-1pm, to learn about Leeds’ involvement in COP30, the United Nations Climate Change Conference🌎 You'll gain an overview of COP30 and why it matters, as well as hear directly from members of our Leeds delegation⬇️ https://bit.ly/4hHQ3nq

Did you go to @lightnightleeds.bsky.social last week? ✨ If you were on campus, you might’ve seen our carnival piece, Banyan 💃 Listen to @drbrionythomas.bsky.social, from our School of Mechanical Engineering, and Rhian Kempadoo-Millar, Creative Lead at Mango Arts, share the story behind Banyan 👇

Happy Halloween to everyone who’s celebrating! 🎃 We hope you have a fun time with your loved ones during this spooky season. Ghouls and ghosts have been making themselves comfortable on campus… beware!👻

Boost your career with a postgraduate degree 🎓 Explore postgraduate study at Leeds at our Virtual Open Day on 29 November! Find out about funding, careers, accommodation, and what life’s really like as a postgrad student. 📅 Save the date and book your spot now! 🔗 https://bit.ly/4ntL8ry

What a fantastic evening at @lightnightleeds.bsky.social yesterday — full of striking, creative, and fun installations 💡 If you missed it, there’s still time to catch it tonight from 6–10pm. Check out some of the impressive light displays on campus and across the city 👇 www.lightnightleeds.co.uk

Our Autumn Open Days concluded on Saturday 🍂 Thank you to everyone who joined us - we hope you had an enjoyable time and got to see what makes our campus and community so special.

Everyone has an accent, a way of speaking that reflects different aspects of our identities. At the University of Leeds, we’ve launched the All Accents Welcome campaign to celebrate the diversity of voices across our community and raise awareness of accent bias.

We wish everyone who’s celebrating a happy Diwali🪔 We hope you and your loved ones have a joyous celebration full of light 🌟✨

Students volunteered in sustainability project in Fiji 🌎 The students recently joined the expedition through Think Pacific, a social enterprise and international charity co-founded by Leeds alum Harry Hunter. The initiative began at the University’s SPARK business start-up programme🤝

Leeds’ annual arts and light festival @lightnightleeds.bsky.social will be taking place across Leeds City Centre on Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 October! Find out more ➡ www.lightnightleeds.co.uk This year there will be 16 installations and activities held on campus, here's some more information 👇

We were delighted in the Priestley Centre to welcome Climate Minister, @katiewhitemp.bsky.social today on her first UK Ministerial visit! She met with leading climate researchers, explored our innovation projects, and filmed a Q&A with our director, Professor Piers Forster which will be shared soon!

There’s still time to come to the last of our Autumn Open Days this Saturday (18 October) 🍂 You will be able to discover your course, chat with staff and students, and experience what campus life is really like 🎓

How can we help women thrive in menopause? Ahead of World Menopause Day this Saturday, Leeds academics Bee MacPherson, Janet Cade, and Hannah Campbell are searching for the answers on our latest episode of the How To Fix… podcast. Listen to the episode here: listen.podmasters.uk/HTFCleanAir?...

Researchers in Leeds have joined experts from around the world to contribute to the landmark Global Tipping Points report 🌍 You can read more about the University's contribution and the report here 👇 https://www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/5861/new-reality-as-world-reaches-first-climate-tipping-point

🌳Parks are essential green spaces for exercise, socialising, relaxation, but 1 in 6 UK women feel unsafe in them even in daylight. That's why @annabarker.bsky.social @suzylamplughtrust.bsky.social & @keepbritaintidy.bsky.social have launched the #StandUpAgainstStreetHarassment campaign

We're thrilled to announce the opening of The Cheney Biomedical Accelerator, a state-of-the-art research facility providing opportunities for new and bold scientific discoveries on our campus.

There’s still time to register for our Autumn Open Days 🍂 If you’re thinking about studying at Leeds, make sure to join us on Saturday 4 or 18 October 📅 Here’s some top tips from some of our current students to help you make the most of your day ✅ Register now 👇 www.leeds.ac.uk/undergraduat...

🏗️Tech developed by @drleonblack.bsky.social & Prof Theo Hanein at @universityofleeds.bsky.social will help recycle rubble in Ukraine into building materials. Lviv researchers, collaborating on the project, visited the University for training & knowledge exchange. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... 🧵⬇️

It's Welcome Week here at Leeds, which means our campus is lovely and busy 🙌 ☀️ For new students, life in Leeds starts now, and this week is all about meeting new people, trying new things and exploring your new home. https://students.leeds.ac.uk/welcome

Considering studying at Leeds? 🎓 Join us for our Open Days on Saturday 4 and 18 October to learn about your course and get a feel for campus life. You can also explore ⬇ 🏋️‍♀️ The Edge gym and sports centre 📚 Libraries 👥 Leeds University Union 🌐 HELIX, our digital innovation space 🏠 Accommodation

In collaboration with @keepbritaintidy.bsky.social, @greenflagaward.bsky.social, and @suzylamplughtrust.bsky.social, @annabarker.bsky.social from @lawatleeds.bsky.social is driving a new campaign to make our parks safer and more inclusive for everyone 🌳 #StandUpAgainstStreetHarassment

New analysis of NHS data reveals regional inequality in autism diagnosis waiting times, with children in the North of England waiting up to 3 years longer than those in the South. The new report is the first to be released as part of @childofthenorth.bsky.social #ChildrenFirst campaign.

How do we make sure every child has the best start in life? University of Leeds Professors Mark Mon-Williams, Cat Davies, and Louise Tracey are searching for the answers on our latest episode of the How To Fix… podcast. Listen to the episode here: pod.fo/e/326cfe

New research has found that nearly half of children on free school meals start school without the skills they need to thrive. The findings from @childofthenorth.bsky.social group highlight the urgent need to address child poverty's impact on education. #natoppsummit #childrenfirst

Are you considering studying at Leeds? Attend our Open Days on Saturday 4 and Saturday 18 October 🎓 🏦 Discover the University 🗺️ Experience the city and campus 🗣️ Chat to current students and staff We can't wait to welcome you to our beautiful campus 🌳 Book your place 👇 bit.ly/487UpBg

The August bank holiday is here! Whether you’re making the most of the city, catching up with friends, or exploring somewhere new, we hope you enjoy the long weekend 💛 The University will be closed for the August bank holiday and will reopen on Wednesday 27 August.

Registration for our October Open Days is now open 📣 Join us on Saturday 4 and 18 October to explore our beautiful campus and find out more about your course. Our Open Days are the perfect chance to see what Leeds is all about. Book your place 👉 bit.ly/47E17Pj

Happy #YorkshireDay! Whether you’re a student, staff member, alum, or visitor, we hope Yorkshire has found a place in your heart, just as it has in ours❤️ Take a moment today to enjoy a Yorkshire brew and reflect on your favourite memories here!

That’s a wrap – our summer graduations have come to an end 🎓 Congratulations to the class of 2025 and welcome to the @leedsalumni.bsky.social community 💚 We hope you had the best time celebrating – we can’t wait to see what’s next for you!

Former Lionesses Captain, Steph Houghton MBE, has been honoured with a degree from the University of Leeds, to recognise her outstanding contributions to women in sport ⚽🎓 Steph has earned more than 100 caps for England and is Manchester City’s record appearance holder🏆

Our summer graduation ceremonies begin today 🎓🎉 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 ✨ We are so excited to welcome you to our @leedsalumni.bsky.social community 💚

The @imc-leeds.bsky.social has finished after another fantastic year! We’re already looking forward to another fun-filled IMC in 2026! Proposals are now open for IMC 2026 with a special thematic focus on ‘Temporalities’ 📜 Read more👇 www.imc.leeds.ac.uk/imc-2026/

Learn more about Clearing at Leeds.    Join our online event tomorrow, Tuesday 8 July, 12-1pm to hear from our students and find out how to secure a place that's right for you 👇    www.leeds.ac.uk/understandin...

Greetings to everyone joining us for @imc-leeds.bsky.social 2025 - we hope all attendees have an amazing week 👑⚔ One of the biggest academic conferences in the world is here, and we’re sure it’ll be an enjoyable experience for all once again 🌍 Find out more 👇 www.imc.leeds.ac.uk #IMC2025

The International Medieval Congress is back next week from 7 to 10 July ⚔️    ‪ @imc-leeds.bsky.social, Europe’s largest forum for sharing ideas in medieval studies, will draw medievalists from over 60 countries, and we expect to welcome thousands of attendees 👇  www.imc.leeds.ac.uk   #IMC2025

The university has collaborated with @leedsbeckett.bsky.social , @leedscitycouncil.bsky.social and innovation specialists L Marks to provide Leeds- based start-ups with expert guidance to accelerate their business plans. 📈