Do you have Muslim friends observing Ramadan and want to know how to best help them through the fasting period? The International Student Office’s Ramadan intern, Gulana, is here to tell you about some of the things you can do to look after your Muslim friends during the next few…

Looking for a job that offers a chance to make a difference and that you can easily adapt to your schedule? Look no further! Nadia Newman, fourth-year English Language and Literature student will share with you three reasons why you should consider joining the International Welcome Team. I’m Nadia, I…

Doing good while developing your skills and personal values… Imagine there was one thing you could do to supercharge your CV, meet new people, gain a sense of purpose and boost your skills & values….. The good news is that there is and it’s free! Volunteering through sport offers a…

Spring break is just around the corner. For many it’s a long-awaited time to recharge and relax, but to make the most of that time it’s important to prepare for your break, so we’ve put together a checklist to help you make it easier. 1. Get your studies up to date. Taking a break for studies is…

Kshitij Bhoumik is Lecturer in Marketing at Leeds University Business School. He holds a Ph.D. in Marketing and has five years of work experience in the sales and marketing of dairy products. In this blog Kshitij shares his best tips for finding your first job after graduating. Looking for a…

Kshitij Bhoumik is Lecturer in Marketing at Leeds University Business School. He holds a Ph.D. in Marketing and has five years of work experience in the sales and marketing of dairy products. In this blog Kshitij shares his best tips on improving your employability. Finding a job is something most…

Final year student Phoebe Green shares her favourite study friendly cafés in Leeds. With deadlines fast approaching you will probably find yourself (sadly) spending increasingly more time in the library. However, sometimes the libraries can get really busy and it is important to have a change of scenery, which is…

By Rachael Gillibrand (School of English & School of History) and Katie Carpenter (School of History). In 1848, famous art critic John Ruskin married Effie Gray, an artists’ model. Allegedly, Ruskin was disgusted with the sight of Gray’s body on their wedding night and refused to have sex with her…

International Women’s Day is an international, annual event that takes place on 8th March to celebrates the success and achievement of women and highlights ongoing issues such as gender equality and abuse against women. Every year the United Nations decide a theme for International Women’s Day, and this year the…