Blogs

Celebrating our inspirational alumni as part of Black History Month

We’re highlighting some of our inspirational alumni who have graduated from Leeds Trinity and are making an impact in their careers.

My breast cancer journey

Leeds Trinity University alumna Aylish Griffiths talks about her breast cancer journey as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Written by Aylish Griffiths

The difference a good employer can make to your mental health

I realised there is an appetite to talk about mental health and wellbeing in the workplace and what a good employer looks like.

Written by Sofia Cann

The importance of World Teachers’ Day

Associate Professor (Professional Practice), Ed Podesta, reflects on the importance of World Teachers' Day

Written by Ed Podesta

Law students take part in mock courtroom and law clinics as part of their studies

Steve Bravery discusses how the School of Law is supporting its students

Written by Steve Bravery

Supporting students every step of the way

Why our Business Studies courses are top in the UK for student satisfaction

Written by Gaynor Cross

How Leeds Trinity helped me achieve my potential as a career changer

Primary Education graduate Zoe Hawkswell discusses how Leeds Trinity helped her to achieve her potential

Written by Zoe Hawkswell

How I used my opportunities at Leeds Trinity to secure graduate role

Counselling Psychology graduate Eilidh Masson-Walker reflects on her time at Leeds Trinity University

Written by Eilidh Masson-Walker

Looking forward to the Association of Commonwealth Universities Summer School 2022

Physical Education and Sports Coaching student Hamza Khizar discusses why he applied for the ACU Summer School 2022

Written by Hamza Khizar

How Leeds Trinity University is tackling period poverty and supporting students

Student Support Manager, Yvonne Burton, discusses how Leeds Trinity University is tackling period poverty with its latest initiative

Written by Yvonne Burton

A digital revolution and its effect on the Church

Coordinating Lay Chaplain at Leeds Trinity University, Hannah Hayward, reflects on this year's Trinity Conference

Written by Hannah Hayward

Dancing about architecture and the relationship between poetry and dance

Professor Oz Hardwick reflects on the relationship between poetry and dance after the RadhaRaman International Dance Festival

Written by Professor Oz Hardwick

How Virtual Reality can help students improve their interview techniques

Graduate Employment Manager, Tim Feather, tests out new Virtual Reality software to help students prepare for their future careers

Written by Tim Feather

Black Lives Matter: Accountability, Transparency, Action Revisited – A Reflection

Shames Maskeen, Postgraduate Researcher (PhD) and Operational Lead for the Race Equality Charter, reflects on our Black Lives Matter event.

Written by Shames Maskeen

How international staff teaching and training visits are helping to widen perspectives

International Placement and Study Abroad Officer Maia Sule discusses the importance of international staff training visits

Written by Maia Sule

The importance of Mental Health Awareness Week

Student Mental Health and Wellbeing Manager, Maria Tierney, discusses Mental Health Awareness Week

Written by Maria Tierney

Time to drop the stigma, use it or lose it

Dr James Jackson reflects on his own hearing loss, the link between untreated hearing loss and dementia, and dropping the stigma

Written by Dr James Jackson

How Leeds Trinity is addressing the digital skills gap by improving opportunities for students

Professor Catherine O'Connor discusses how Leeds Trinity is addressing the digital skills gap by improving opportunities for students

Written by Catherine O'Connor

Sport and Regeneration: Driving sustainability, community, and wellbeing

Dr Katie Lupton explores the theme of the upcoming Association of Commonwealth Universities Summer School, being held at Leeds Trinity

Written by Dr Katie Lupton

How the Leeds Trinity University PhD Studentship programme is helping me further my research

PhD student Hamza Mohammed discusses his research into the relationship of people from ethnic minorities with natural green spaces

Written by Hamza Mohammed

How I’m combining my academic and personal interests within my PhD research

PhD student Dhimoyee Banerjee discusses her research into the intergenerational vulnerability of Urdu-speaking Bangladeshi children

Written by Dhimoyee Banerjee

Submersion to immersion: how my lived naval experiences inspired my new PhD studentship

PhD student Tom Hall-Say reflects on his naval experiences and how he's using this to help with his research

Written by Tom Hall-Say

Will Augar Review proposals threaten Leeds Trinity’s mission to open up higher education to all?

Leeds Trinity University’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor Malcolm Todd reflects on the impact these changes, if introduced, could have.

Written by Professor Malcolm Todd

How my PhD studentship is enabling research that could improve support for special guardians

PhD student Michelle Nattrass discusses her research into special guardianship

Written by Michelle Nattrass