Blogs

Am I financially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and what can I do about it?

Student Advisor Emma Quirke discusses how the University is helping students to manage their finances during the pandemic.

Written by Emma Quirke

How Trinity Wellbeing gave me the push I needed

Alumni Relations Officer Brett Arnall discusses how the Trinity Wellbeing fitness challenge helped him adopt a healthier lifestyle in 2021.

Written by Brett Arnall

How to Beat the Winter Blues and Spring Forward with Your Academic Skills

Student Achievement Advisor Dr Sara Brio discusses how the Learning Hub can support students during their degree.

Written by Dr Sara Brio

Islamophobia Awareness Month

"All Muslims are not terrorists, but all terrorists are Muslim": Shames Maskeen, Operational Lead Race Equality Charter, shares his views

Written by Shames Maskeen

How Can We Unite Against Bullying? My Anti-Bullying Journey

Dr Elizabeth Nassem discusses anti-bullying interventions, the behaviours which constitute bullying and educating the public.

Written by Dr Elizabeth Nassem

How to survive and thrive during your NQT year

Alumnus Adam Kenyon shares his top tips for teachers to survive and thrive during their NQT year.

Written by Adam Kenyon

Top five tips for talking about race equality

Senior Teaching Fellow Syra Shakir discusses her top tips for initiating discussions about race in the classroom and breaking down barriers.

Written by Syra Shakir

How COVID-19 helped the Schools History Project to reach new audiences

Matthew Stanford discusses the challenges of COVID-19 and how they enhanced the SHP's online community at the first-ever virtual conference.

Written by Matthew Stanford

Top five tips for trainee teachers to feel confident in the classroom

Alumnus Adam Kenyon shares his top tips for trainee teachers to feel confident in the classroom.

Written by Adam Kenyon

Work out the effects of lockdown before working out

As lockdown restrictions continue to lift, Professor Mark Russell discusses the impact of lockdown when returning to fitness routines.

Written by Professor Mark Russell

Pride and Me: Shyane Siriwardena

Leeds Pride may not be going ahead as normal this year, but the LGBT+ Staff Network at Leeds Trinity will still be celebrating.

Written by Dr Shyane Siriwardena

Pride and Me: Jamie Cruickshank

Leeds Pride may not be going ahead as normal this year, but the LGBT+ Staff Network at Leeds Trinity will still be celebrating.

Written by Dr Jamie Cruickshank

Experiencing the COVID-19 pandemic as an international staff member

The International Staff Network discuss how COVID-19 has changed their plans to visit family and friends in their home countries.

Written by International Network

Overcoming challenges in my teaching career

Alumnus Adam Kenyon discusses his experiences working as a teacher and his new role supporting trainee teachers ahead of their careers.

Written by Adam Kenyon

Every Child Really Does Matter: in search of developmental recognition

Visiting Research Fellow and chartered psychologist Dr Pam Jarvis reflects on the current early years education curriculum in England.

Written by Dr Pam Jarvis

Understanding disability and the notion of disablement

Dyslexia and Disability Coordinator Dr Stephen Campbell discusses disability, disablement, and the services available at Leeds Trinity.

Written by Dr Stephen Campbell

Managing feelings of uncertainty in lockdown

Student Mental Health and Wellbeing Manager Toby Chelms discusses how to manage feelings of uncertainty as lockdown begins to ease.

Written by Toby Chelms

The Leeds Centre for Victorian Studies goes virtual

Despite limitations from lockdown, the Leeds Centre for Victorian Studies has embraced the digital world to remain engaged with audiences.

Written by Professor Jane de Gay

Life in lockdown for an athlete

Current students and alumni discuss how they been managing their training programmes as professional athletes during COVID-19 lockdown.

Written by Sarah Todd

Building an online community to support blended learning and teaching

How an online community of academic colleagues have supported each other with the transition to blended learning and teaching for 2020/21.

Written by Dr Alison Torn

How we can use our minds to move better

As we work and study remotely, many of us are leading more sedentary lifestyles. Here's some ideas to pay attention and move better.

Written by Kay Holdsworth

How to navigate the current labour market

Graduate Employment Manager Tim Feather discusses the career opportunities available in the current labour market and how myFuture can help.

Written by Tim Feather

Hosting Leeds Trinity’s first ever student election night live special

Media Services Senior Media Technician Mark Willett explains how Leeds Trinity Students’ Union brought you the 2020 election results live.

Written by Mark Willett

Why managing our nutrition is important for our health and wellbeing

Dr Nicola Arjomandkhah shares some ideas for managing our nutrition and hydration as we continue to work remotely and social distance.

Written by Dr Nicola Arjomandkhah