News - Leeds Trinity University

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Community

New COVID-19 asymptomatic testing site to open at Leeds Trinity University

23 November 2020

An asymptomatic testing site (ATS) is launching at Leeds Trinity University, as part of the Government’s UK-wide drive to increase the availability of mass testing.

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Children, Young People and Families

Research into new generation of young fathers reveals mental health issues caused by a lack of support in work and educational settings

16 November 2020

New research published by Leeds Trinity University and parenting platform DaddiLife has revealed that young fathers face preventable barriers when accessing education and employment, leaving some in vulnerable positions.

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Community

Leeds Trinity University receives Race Equality Charter Bronze award

13 November 2020

The institution becomes the first university in Yorkshire to achieve the award after embarking on a comprehensive programme to achieve race equality and promote inclusion.

Employability

Leeds Trinity University offers free digital coding course to upskill workers during furlough

6 November 2020

Leeds Trinity University is delivering a free taster course in digital coding, designed for individuals wanting to gain new skills during furlough.

Leeds

University joins Core Cities UK partnership to boost UK economy

2 November 2020

Leeds Trinity University has partnered with Core Cities UK and 23 universities to develop and share economic recovery proposals with UK government post-Covid.

Vice-Chancellor

Leeds Trinity University welcomes new Vice-Chancellor

2 November 2020

Professor Charles Egbu has taken up the post of Vice-Chancellor at Leeds Trinity University.

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Media and Film

Lecturer exhibits photography of hometown at North Lincolnshire gallery

21 October 2020

A Lecturer in Photography at Leeds Trinity University has overcome the challenges of COVID-19 to display her latest photographic work of her hometown of Hull at an exhibition in North Lincolnshire.

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Research

Senior Lecturer designs app to support people with tinnitus

5 October 2020

A Senior Lecturer at Leeds Trinity University has worked as part of an international team that secured $50,000 AUD to design a virtual coach to support people with tinnitus.

Community

Photography competition highlights sixth form students’ experiences of lockdown

5 October 2020

A photography competition set up for sixth form and further education students to reflect on their environment and surroundings has revealed how students in Yorkshire and the North of England have experienced lockdown.

Alumni

Alumna launches a series of creative writing workshops to support new and aspiring writers

29 September 2020

A Leeds Trinity University alumna has launched a series of creative writing workshops to support new and aspiring writers.

Journalism

Aspiring journalists awarded Yorkshire Evening Post accolade for excellent local journalism

28 September 2020

Two journalism graduates were Highly Commended in the Yorkshire’s Evening Post’s Prize for Local Digital Journalism, with one student crowned the winner after impressing Yorkshire Evening Post journalists with their hyperlocal news sites.

Alumni

Alumnus employs three Leeds Trinity graduates to support international agency

14 September 2020

A former student from Leeds Trinity University has hired three graduates to work at an international technical and search engine optimization (SEO) agency.

Lecturer shortlisted for Most Innovative Teacher of the Year at the Times Higher Education Awards

11 September 2020

A lecturer in the School of Arts and Communication at Leeds Trinity University has been shortlisted for Most Innovative Teacher of the Year at the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2020.

Leeds Trinity undergraduate appointed Academy Strength and Conditioning Coach at Castleford Tigers

11 September 2020

A student from Leeds Trinity University has been appointed as Academy Strength and Conditioning Coach at Castleford Tigers Rugby League Football Club (RLFC) as part of an ongoing partnership with the professional rugby league club.

Journalism

Senior Lecturer publishes first book on Channel 4’s ground-breaking media coverage of the London 2012 Paralympic Games

13 August 2020

A Senior Lecturer at Leeds Trinity University has published a new book on the representation of disability in the mainstream media focusing on the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Alumni, Children, Young People and Families

Leeds Trinity graduate launches summer holiday camp for primary children

4 August 2020

A Psychology and Child Development graduate from Leeds Trinity University has launched a summer holiday camp for primary children during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Criminology, Sociology and Policing

Newly recruited Prison Officers begin training at Leeds Trinity University

29 July 2020

More than 100 newly recruited Prison Officers have started their training at Leeds Trinity University last week.

Community

Staff member uses music to keep Leeds venue afloat during COVID-19 crisis

20 July 2020

Student Mental Health and Wellbeing Manager Toby Chelms has used his passion for music to raise money for a local bar, music and arts venue during the COVID-19 crisis.

Alumni

Alumna leads Blackpool Sixth to College of the Year Award 2020

17 July 2020

A Leeds Trinity alumna who is Assistant Principal at a college in Blackpool, is celebrating after leading the College to the prestigious title of BTEC College of the Year 2020.

English and Creative Writing

Leeds Trinity lecturer’s first book raises £5,000 for Basis Yorkshire

16 July 2020

An English lecturer who has spent the last five years researching the history of sex has donated £5,000 from pre-sales of her first published book to Basis Yorkshire, a charity which supports vulnerable people in Leeds.

The first cohort of West Yorkshire Police Police Constable Degree Apprentice recruits at Carr Gate.

Apprenticeships

Police Apprentices begin training with West Yorkshire Police

16 July 2020

Nearly 80 new Police Constable Degree Apprentices have started their training for West Yorkshire Police this week, with recruitment due to open again later this month.

NSS 2020 Top in Yorkshire for Learning Community.

Student life

Student survey reveals best Learning Community in Yorkshire is at Leeds Trinity

15 July 2020

The Learning Community at Leeds Trinity University has been ranked top out of all Yorkshire universities, according to the latest National Student Survey (NSS) released today (Wednesday 15 July).

Vice-Chancellor

New Vice-Chancellor appointed by Leeds Trinity University

14 July 2020

Professor Charles Egbu has been appointed Vice-Chancellor of Leeds Trinity University.

Alumni

Journalist of the Year award for alumnus Greg Wright

8 July 2020

Journalist and Leeds Trinity alumnus Greg Wright is celebrating after being named Regional and Finance Journalist of the Year by the Society of Editors.

Research

COVID-19 study reveals positive impact of lockdown on family dynamics and wellbeing

8 July 2020

Initial findings from a study carried out by Leeds Trinity University suggest that the lockdown can have positive impacts on family dynamics and wellbeing.

Education

Senior Lecturer publishes first children’s science book

6 July 2020

A Senior Lecturer has published her first children’s story and activity book which educates primary children in problem-solving and science.

English and Creative Writing

Creative Writing student wins prestigious writing award

2 July 2020

Creative Writing student, Sally Tottle, has won a prestigious writing award at the Northern Writers’ Awards.

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Psychology, Research

Lecturer joins global research project on psychological impact of COVID-19

25 June 2020

A Senior Lecturer at Leeds Trinity University has joined more than 100 academics and researchers from around the world to investigate the global impact of COVID-19 on people’s psychological behaviours and quality of life.

Catholicism

Chaplaincy team member Thomas embarks on international faith mission

16 June 2020

A member of the 2019-20 University Chaplaincy team will spend nine months promoting Catholicism in America with the National Evangelization Team (NET) Ministries.

Alumni

Alumni offer virtual marketing placements to undergraduate students

5 June 2020

Two former students from Leeds Trinity University with their own creative marketing agency have set up virtual work placements for undergraduate students in marketing, social media, digital content and business development.

Former staff member John Crewdson and wife with Maundy gift.

Alumni

Former staff member receives Maundy gift from the Queen

20 May 2020

Former member of staff, Professor John Crewdson, has received Maundy money from Queen Elizabeth II in recognition of his long and distinguished service to the Diocese of Blackburn.

Alumni

Alumnus continues expansion of international school with secondary education provision

18 May 2020

Former Leeds Trinity University student Tom Wingate has introduced secondary education provision at The Wingate School; a British International School in Mexico.

Leeds Trinity offers free Digital Coding course to tackle digital skills gap

12 May 2020

Leeds Trinity University is delivering a free taster course in digital coding, designed for individuals wanting to change career or upskill.

Leeds Trinity alumna educates children about climate change

12 May 2020

Creative Writing alumna Jane Browne is hoping to educate children and raise awareness of climate change through her first book in climate change fantasy trilogy The Earth Chronicles.

Film starring alumnus nominated for Best Feature Film

12 May 2020

A crime film starring an alumnus of Leeds Trinity University has been nominated for Best Feature Film at the Azurite International Film Festival and the Midlands Movie Awards.

University welcomes international poets for virtual anthology launch

7 May 2020

The University will welcome academics, poets and creative writers from overseas to the virtual launch of An Insubstantial Universe; an anthology of original poetry in celebration of the 2019 bicentenary of the birth of English novelist George Eliot.

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Apprenticeships

Small businesses access funding for apprenticeships at Leeds Trinity

5 May 2020

Small businesses can now access government funding for degree apprenticeships, including programmes at Leeds Trinity.

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Alumni

Alumna Gill raises over £5,000 for charity in two-year mental health mission

21 April 2020

Leeds Trinity alumna and staff member Gill Barker has raised more than £5,000 as part of a two-year initiative to raise money for local charities and raise awareness of mental health.

Journalism

Journalism students put West Yorkshire police through their paces in media training event

31 March 2020

Journalism students from Leeds Trinity University have put Senior Investigating Officers from West Yorkshire Police through their paces as part of a collaborative media training event.

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Media and Film

Film tackling institutional racism nominated for Learning on Screen award

25 March 2020

A film which addresses institutional racism and unconscious bias within higher education has been shortlisted for best Educational Film produced by a university or college at the Learning on Screen Awards 2020.

Alumni

Leeds Trinity alumni and BBC presenters Dare 2 Tri in aid of Sport Relief

13 March 2020

Three BBC personalities featuring two Leeds Trinity alumni have joined forces to tackle a demanding triathlon challenge to raise money for Sport Relief.

Gill Barker pictured with bike during final challenge .

Alumni

Leeds Trinity alumna maps out tri-life-athlon in final mental health mission

11 March 2020

Leeds Trinity University alumna and staff member Gill Barker is undertaking her final physical challenge as part of a two-year initiative to raise money for local charities and raise awareness of mental health

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Criminology, Sociology and Policing

Student takes on 400km south-east Asia charity cycle in memory of stepfather

11 March 2020

Criminology with Police Studies student Rose Baldwin will cycle 400km from Vietnam to Cambodia this November, to raise money for a mental health charity close to her and her family.