Fourth-year advertising and design masters student El Craig shares her tips for places to take your parents when they visit. You’ve settled into Leeds and your parents are coming to see you… great! You’ll want to show them around Leeds and introduce them to the most fabulous shops and eateries. …

Engaging with the arts brings many benefits: it allows us to develop our brains, sensitivity and social skills. This short article will tell you why you should schedule a gallery trip on your next free afternoon and where to see the best art in and around Leeds! Increased feeling of happiness According to prof…

So, you’re looking for a part-time job? Looking for employment can be daunting and stressful, especially if it’s your first time. However, as a result of the effort you put into looking for a new job, you will earn extra money and gain other benefits. …

Aishwarya Sunderrajan, MSc Data Science and Analytics Being a student city, Leeds has an abundance of amazing food outlets and offers a wide range of cuisines. It is a daunting task to cater to 300,000 hungry students looking to satisfy their taste buds while not breaking the bank. …

Aishwarya Sunderrajan, MSc Data Science and Analytics The very quotable Bill Shankly said, ‘Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don’t like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that” and I can verify that statement after witnessing it myself. …

How can communities adapt to extreme weather events while safely sourcing seafood? Research from the University of Leeds suggests a new climate-smart collaboration holds the answer. Many coastal communities in Sierra Leone and Liberia rely on fishing for food and income. Missing a daily catch can mean the difference between…

Many people feel it's impossible to study for a degree later in life. Paul Devlin, Student Support Officer at the Lifelong Learning Centre, reveals why it’s never too late. If you’re reading this then I guess you’re starting to ponder some big changes – reflecting on who you are, where…

Research is at the heart of understanding and combatting climate change. But is this knowledge reaching those in government and elsewhere who need to act? Dr Dhanush Dinesh thinks not. …

Razwana Sajid, a student at the Lifelong Learning Centre, reveals how part-time courses offered the flexibility to develop new skills and knowledge around her busy life and career. Many people feel that life and work commitments won’t allow you to study at university. But there are ways to balance your…