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Alumnus employs three Leeds Trinity graduates to support international agency
A former student from Leeds Trinity University has hired three graduates to work at an international technical and search engine optimization (SEO) agency.
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English
Lecturer shortlisted for Most Innovative Teacher of the Year at the Times Higher Education Awards
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.
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Sport, Health and Physical Education
Leeds Trinity undergraduate appointed Academy Strength and Conditioning Coach at Castleford Tigers
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.
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Journalism
Senior Lecturer publishes first book on Channel 4’s ground-breaking media coverage of the London 2012 Paralympic Games
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.
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Children, Young People and Families
Leeds Trinity graduate launches summer holiday camp for primary children
A Psychology and Child Development graduate from Leeds Trinity University has launched a summer holiday camp for primary children during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Newly recruited Prison Officers begin training at Leeds Trinity University
More than 100 newly recruited Prison Officers have started their training at Leeds Trinity University last week.
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Staff member uses music to keep Leeds venue afloat during COVID-19 crisis
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.
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Education
Alumna leads Blackpool Sixth to College of the Year Award 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.
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English
Leeds Trinity lecturer’s first book raises £5,000 for Basis Yorkshire
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.
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Criminology and Sociology
Police Apprentices begin training with West Yorkshire Police
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.
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Student survey reveals best Learning Community in Yorkshire is at Leeds Trinity
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).
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New Vice-Chancellor appointed by Leeds Trinity University
Professor Charles Egbu has been appointed Vice-Chancellor of Leeds Trinity University.
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Journalism
Journalist of the Year award for alumnus Greg Wright
Journalist and Leeds Trinity alumnus Greg Wright is celebrating after being named Regional and Finance Journalist of the Year by the Society of Editors.
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Children, Young People and Families
COVID-19 study reveals positive impact of lockdown on family dynamics and wellbeing
Initial findings from a study carried out by Leeds Trinity University suggest that the lockdown can have positive impacts on family dynamics and wellbeing.
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Education
Senior Lecturer publishes first children’s science book
A Senior Lecturer has published her first children’s story and activity book which educates primary children in problem-solving and science.
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English
Creative Writing student wins prestigious writing award
Creative Writing student, Sally Tottle, has won a prestigious writing award at the Northern Writers’ Awards.
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Psychology
Lecturer joins global research project on psychological impact of COVID-19
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.
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Chaplaincy team member Thomas embarks on international faith mission
A member of the 2019-20 University Chaplaincy team will spend nine months promoting Catholicism in America with the National Evangelization Team (NET) Ministries.
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Media
Alumni offer virtual marketing placements to undergraduate students
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.
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Education
Former staff member receives Maundy gift from the Queen
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.
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Education
Alumnus continues expansion of international school with secondary education provision
Former Leeds Trinity University student Tom Wingate has introduced secondary education provision at The Wingate School; a British International School in Mexico.
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Leeds Trinity offers free Digital Coding course to tackle digital skills gap
Leeds Trinity University is delivering a free taster course in digital coding, designed for individuals wanting to change career or upskill.
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Leeds Trinity alumna educates children about climate change
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.
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Film starring alumnus nominated for Best Feature Film
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.
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English
University welcomes international poets for virtual anthology launch
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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Business
Small businesses access funding for apprenticeships at Leeds Trinity
Small businesses can now access government funding for degree apprenticeships, including programmes at Leeds Trinity.
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Alumna Gill raises over £5,000 for charity in two-year mental health mission
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.
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Journalism
Journalism students put West Yorkshire police through their paces in media training event
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
Film tackling institutional racism nominated for Learning on Screen award
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.
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Leeds Trinity alumni and BBC presenters Dare 2 Tri in aid of Sport Relief
Three BBC personalities featuring two Leeds Trinity alumni have joined forces to tackle a demanding triathlon challenge to raise money for Sport Relief.
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Leeds Trinity alumna maps out tri-life-athlon in final mental health mission
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 and Sociology
Student takes on 400km south-east Asia charity cycle in memory of stepfather
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.
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Media
Photography students showcase community engagement projects at pop-up exhibition
Photography students from Leeds Trinity University will showcase community engagement projects at a pop-up exhibition in Leeds City Centre this week.
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Sport, Health and Physical Education
Leeds Trinity alumnus nominated for four Yorkshire Choice Awards
An alumnus from Leeds Trinity University has been nominated for four awards at the 2020 Yorkshire Choice Awards after raising over £30,000 for Help for Heroes in the last year.
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Sport, Health and Physical Education
Athletics coach and student athlete shortlisted for Leeds Sports Awards
An Inspiring Futures student athlete and an athletics coach have been announced as finalists at the Leeds Sports Awards 2020.
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Vice-Chancellor of Leeds Trinity University steps down
Professor Margaret House OBE has announced that she will step down as Vice-Chancellor of Leeds Trinity University this summer.
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University launches Centre for Apprenticeships, Work-based Learning and Skills
Leeds Trinity University has officially launched a Centre for Apprenticeships, Work-based Learning and Skills (CAWBLS).
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Alumnus organises run in memory of inspirational Gareth Dunn
An alumnus from Leeds Trinity University has set up an annual community run in memory of Gareth Dunn, a Leeds man who raised over £120,000 for Cancer Research UK whilst battling with terminal cancer.
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City-wide initiative tackles graduate retention and digital skills gap in Leeds
A city-wide partnership between Leeds Trinity University, Leeds Beckett University, University of Leeds, Leeds City Council and local employers to improve graduate retention has been launched for 2020.
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Sport, Health and Physical Education
Student selected for England Students Women’s Rugby Squad
A Leeds Trinity University student has been selected for the England Students Women’s Rugby Football League (RFL) squad.
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Journalism
Graduate awarded national prize for Best Video journalism
A Journalism graduate has been awarded the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) prize for Best Videojournalism for a video which he submitted as part of his degree coursework.
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Criminology and Sociology
University announced as partner for national prison leadership programme
Leeds Trinity University has partnered with Unlocked Graduates, the leadership scheme for prison officers, to deliver a master's degree as part of the programme.
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English
English Literature professor presents research at international conference on religion
A leading Virginia Woolf academic and Professor at Leeds Trinity University has delivered her latest research findings at an international conference on religion.
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University to host annual Leeds Retreat in partnership with Youth 2000
Leeds Trinity University will welcome young Catholics from across the UK as part of an annual religious event.
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Sport, Health and Physical Education
Sports graduate launches fitness app
A sports graduate has launched a new health and fitness app to encourage people to exercise more and eat healthier in the new year.
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Children, Young People and Families
Alumna disability activist shortlisted for British Education Award
Disability activist, award-winning blogger and Leeds Trinity alumna, Chloe Tear, has been shortlisted for a British Education Award.
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Sport, Health and Physical Education
Alumna becomes first English professional Women’s Rugby League player
Leeds Trinity alumna Charlotte Booth will be the first English professional Women's Rugby League player ever, when she moves to Australia.
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Children, Young People and Families
Teaching graduate supports students with disabilities
A teaching graduate (Jareth Anstey) who trains university students with disabilities how to use software to help with their degree
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