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. 📈

🚀 Welcome to #TechniciansWeek2025 at @universityofleeds.bsky.social ! This week, we shine a spotlight on the brilliant technicians who drive research, innovation, and student education. Register for tours and events now! tinyurl.com/2hdrpdct #TechnicianCommitment

We have joined the @coimbragroup.bsky.social 🎉 The prestigious association promotes ⬇️ 🤝 Academic collaboration ✍️ Excellence in learning 🔬 Research And so much more! Find out more about how the group has brought together 42 European universities ️👇 www.leeds.ac.uk/main-index/n...

The University has placed in the top 100 universities in the world for the 8th year in a row, moving up to 13th position among the 90 UK institutions on the list 🙌 The QS World University Rankings were released today, and Leeds is ranked 86th in the world.

Thank you to everyone who visited us for our Open Days on Friday and Saturday! We hope you enjoyed getting a feel for life at Leeds. If you weren’t able to make it, don't worry, we have two more Open Days coming up on Saturday 4 and Saturday 18 October. Register your interest now👇 bit.ly/4kWQuex

We’re proud to see the achievements of members of the Leeds community among those recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours 👑 See who made the list 👇

Our students have been tackling global issues without leaving Leeds 🌍 Virtually working with students from @en.nagoya-u.ac.jp in Japan as part of the Collaborative Online International Learning module, our students have been able to collect air pollution data to inform their project 🧵

EU law but make it playable 🎮 A new video game created by Dr Josh Warburton at the @lawatleeds.bsky.social helps students explore legal decision-making through interactive scenarios. Prudence Juris puts students in control, making legal concepts more engaging and easier to apply 🧵

If you’re thinking about studying at Leeds, make sure to join us next week on Friday 13 or Saturday 14 June for one of our Open Days. Here’s some top tips from some of our current students to help you make the most of your day 👇 youtu.be/XAHhwmv0ZEo Register now: bit.ly/3ZMa5VW

Thinking about studying at Leeds? Join us for our Open Day on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 June to: 🎓 Find out more about your course 💬 Speak to staff and students 🏛️ Get a feel for campus life Book your place 👇 bit.ly/43crDNj

Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Shearer West, led a delegation to the Worldwide Universities Network AGM in Hong Kong this week 🌏 As a founding member of the network, Leeds is committed to developing international partnerships and collaboration 👇 www.leeds.ac.uk/main-index/n...

Assessments have begun for our students! ✍️ We are here to remind them that they’ve got this 💚 Comment your top tips for acing your assessments ⬇️

@pintofscience.uk is back in Leeds 🎉 Some of our researchers are taking the stage to bring you interesting talks covering topics under themes, such as ⬇️ 🧠 Beautiful Mind ⚛️ Atoms to Galaxies 🌍 Planet Earth 💡 And so much more 🗓️ 19 – 21 May Find out more 👇 pintofscience.co.uk/events/leeds

Finding Ivy - A Life Worthy of Life tells the story of 13 British victims of the Nazi state-led programme which targeted adults with physical disabilities and mental health problems. While the research focuses on the past, it raises questions about attitudes towards those vulnerable in the present.

Join our Online Learning Summit as we explore core themes and emerging areas of discussion in the online learning sector, such as ⬇️ 💚 Lived experiences 🤝 Effective collaboration 🌍 Global perspectives 💻 And so much more! 🗓️ 10 – 11 July Sign up now 👇 digitaleducation.leeds.ac.uk/online-learn...

Considering a Masters degree? The University offers a number of scholarships to help fund your Masters studies, whether you’re a UK or International student. Here’s just a few of the scholarships available 👇🧵

Last week, Leeds University Business School students pitched their business ideas and financial proposals to a panel of experts in the LUBS Entrepreneurship Awards. The experiential learning initiative helps bridge the gap between industry and academia 👇 www.leeds.ac.uk/main-index/n...

Ice piracy has been witnessed in Antarctica! 🐧 High-resolution satellite observations spanning over 17.5 years reveal a large glacier has been stealing ice from a slower-moving neighbour. Why is this happening? 🧵

Researchers from Leeds, @exeter.ac.uk and other UK partners are working with universities in Indonesia to help fight the health and environmental impact of peatland fires. The international collaboration was strengthened by local knowledge and community connections 🌏

Just over a year after being diagnosed with incurable stage four breast cancer, Dr Shaunna Burke, Associate Professor in Exercise and Health Psychology (@bioscienceleeds.bsky.social), is preparing to run the world’s highest marathon on Mount Everest ⛰️

Leeds researchers have teamed up with @leedscitycouncil.bsky.social to turn a disused plot of land into a thriving community garden. Helped by @policyleeds.bsky.social, the space has been transformed with fruit trees, vegetables and a herb garden for local residents to enjoy 🌱 bit.ly/44ihXSn

Are you considering studying at Leeds? Make sure to come along to our Open Day on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 June to: 🗺️ Tour campus and explore the city 🏫 Find out about your course 🗣️ Speak to current students and staff We can't wait to welcome you to our campus 🌳 Book your place 👇 bit.ly/4kiYaHh

Leeds researchers are calling for stronger regulations to improve the quality and nutritional value of baby food 👶 The 'Commercial Baby Foods in Crisis' project found that many leading baby foods are currently high in sugar and lacking in nutritional value, with misleading on-pack messaging.

Did you know that we have peregrine falcons nesting in Parkinson Tower? Over the weekend, we welcomed four new peregrine chicks onto campus! 🐣 Watch our peregrine live stream now ⬇️ sustainability.leeds.ac.uk/our-work/bio...

We’re teaming up with institutions in Ghana to combat climate challenges and nurture the next generation of scientists. Ghana is vulnerable to lightning and storms, but researchers are working together to install ground-based data sensors across Ghana to help improve storm prediction. 🔭🌍

We hope everyone is having a lovely spring so far 🌸 The University will be closed from 17 April and reopening on 23 April. Find out more about support available and things to do in Leeds 👇 students.leeds.ac.uk/support-guid...

Caspian sea levels are declining fast, with an area larger than the size of Iceland likely to dry up entirely, according to new Leeds research. A 5–10m drop in the Caspian Sea could severely impact vital ecosystems – including the breeding habitat for endangered Caspian seals ⬇️

Be Curious, the University’s family open day is back on Saturday 17 May 🌟 Join us and get hands on with the research that happens here at Leeds, as campus transforms into a hive of family-friendly activities. See the full programme and book your tickets👇 www.leeds.ac.uk/becurious

From Leeds to the big screen 💫 A multi-talented pianist working at the University has played a key role in Netflix’s new blockbuster show ‘Adolescence’. Sophie Lim, a Student Information Advisor and Leeds alum, gives an emotional performance of Sting’s track ‘Fragile’ in the series.

Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating in our Leeds community! We hope your Eid al-Fitr is filled with warmth, happiness, and cherished memories. ☪️

A lecture theatre has been renamed in honour of Professor Anne Neville, a pioneering engineer whose research in tribology, corrosion, and materials science has had a lasting impact. The Anne Neville Lecture Theatre was officially named at a ceremony on what would have been her 55th birthday.

High above the Parkinson steps, a pair of Peregrine Falcons are tending to five eggs! Since 2008, Peregrine Falcons have been nesting intermittently on the Parkinson Tower. During that time, the University has seen fourteen chicks successfully hatch 🐣

A mini, magnetic, rolling robot that can take 'virtual biopsies' has been created by a team of researchers, led by engineers from @universityofleeds.bsky.social. They believe it could revolutionise early cancer detection & eliminate the need for physical biopsies. www.leeds.ac.uk/main-index/n... 🧵⬇️