Blogs

Leeds-based company bring Virtual Careers Fair Roadshow to University campus

Hundo's Virtual Careers Fair allowed students to explore information on careers, skills, apprenticeships, resources, culture and more.

Written by Helen Perkins

Leeds Trinity University on a Mission: A ‘Catholic Mission’ in Kerala

Ann Marie Mealey, Director of Catholic Mission, reflects on connecting with other Catholic Universities during her recent trip to India.

Written by Dr Ann Marie Mealey

Reflecting on being a judge at the UK IT Industry Awards 2023

Nicky Danino, Head of School of Computer Science, explains her role in one of the biggest events in the technology industry calendar.

Written by Nicky Danino

Volunteering in Hunger Hills Woods: an autumnal adventure

Sarah Jacques recounts a fulfilling afternoon volunteering with the Information Systems team in the Hunger Hills Woods.

Written by Sarah Jacques

Supporting the community by utilising our new Health and Life Sciences facility

Dr Chris Dlamini blogs about hosting a partner and community event in the new Health and Life Sciences facilities.

Written by Dr Chris Dlamini

Promoting a safe and inclusive environment by tackling online toxicity and misogyny

Nicky Danino talks about tackling online misogyny ahead of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

Written by Nicky Danino

Anonymity, bullying, harassment and the impact.

The landscape is changing. Bullying is no longer mainly or only associated with young people (not that this was ever exclusive).

Written by Tony Blockley

What happens when the noise from Anti-Bullying Week stops?

Dr Elizabeth Nassem discusses the impact of bullying in schools and some key measures to tackle it for Anti-Bullying Week.

Written by Dr Elizabeth Nassem

Discussing digital wellbeing and employer partnerships with the Leeds legal scene

Leeds Trinity University worked with LegalTech in Leeds to host an event on avoiding burnout in the legal industry.

Written by Helen Perkins

Embedding a strengths-based model in therapeutic courts

Professor David Best discusses his recent trip to the USA to train court staff to use the REC-CAP recovery measures he has developed.

Written by Professor David Best

A book to guide new academic staff to success in Higher Education

Dr Ann Marie Mealey, Director of Catholic Mission, writes about her new book which aims to help others succeed in Higher Education settings.

Written by Dr. Ann Marie Mealey

Using common lived experiences to form trusting relationships

Andi Brierley, Head of Access, Participation and Outcomes, reflects on a recent trip to Leeds Playhouse to watch 'I, Daniel Blake'.

Written by Andi Brierley

Delivering inter-generational leadership training to students with the SPARK Social Justice Project

Dr Ann Marie Mealey, Director of Catholic Mission, reflects on a though-provoking leadership event she held at Leeds Trinity recently.

Written by Dr Ann Marie Mealey

The power of poetry for neurodivergent writers

A new anthology, edited by Leeds Trinity's Oz Hardwick, aims to widen understanding of how neurodivergent people experience the world.

Written by Oz Hardwick

Combining study and sporting ambitions at Leeds Trinity

On the International Day of University Sport, Sarah Todd explains how Leeds Trinity helps its students balance education and sporting goals.

Written by Sarah Todd

Rosh Hashana ─ the Jewish New Year

Susan Wilcock, Assistant Project Lead for the Office for Institutional Equity at Leeds Trinity, explains the importance of Rosh Hashana.

Written by Susan Wilcock

Making friends and grasping opportunities at university

Teah Renton, a Leeds Trinity graduate turned member of staff, reflects on making friends at university and offers advice to new students.

Written by Teah Renton

How GradSkills helps graduates post-university

GradSkills Project Lead, Mary Macfarlane reflects on her role and the aim to reach graduates from across the West Yorkshire region.

Written by Mary Macfarlane

Student Support – What it means and how to access it

Ahead of the new academic year, Vanessa Napolitano, Student Support Manager at Leeds Trinity, outlines the support available to students.

Written by Vanessa Napolitano

The Lionesses: the strength of the pride

Dr Christopher Sellars asses what England must do to get the win in the FIFA Women's World Cup final.

Written by Dr Christopher Sellars

Moving from home to university with ADHD

David Ellis offers his advice to the students who will be moving into accommodation ahead of the new academic year.

Written by David Ellis

Volunteering in Hunger Hills Woods: Enhancing a natural gem

Sarah Jacques reflects on the Information Systems team's day in a woodland close to Leeds Trinity's Main Campus in Horsforth

Written by Sarah Jacques

LGBT+ Pride and me: Jamie Cruickshank

Ahead of Leeds Pride on Sunday 6 August, Jamie Cruickshank discusses what LGBT+ Pride means to them.

Written by Dr Jamie Cruickshank

Why all voices are important in improving Special Educational Needs and Disabilities systems

Leeds Trinity recently hosted an event to explore how the differing viewpoints of SEND Officers might create a more effective system.

Written by Tracy Laverick