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Research
Leeds Trinity University gives research opportunities through funded PhD Studentships programme
Leeds Trinity University’s growing reputation as a respected research centre has been further evidenced through investment in full-time funded PhD Studentships.
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Alumni
Leeds Trinity alumni champion the importance of diversity in the media
Two Leeds Trinity University alumni have spoken publicly about the need for wider representation in the media, sharing their experiences as Black women in the media industry.
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Community
Leeds Trinity University volunteers at Horsforth Children’s Services
Leeds Trinity University community members have volunteered with Horsforth Children’s Services to put together activity packs for children in the Horsforth area to enjoy during lockdown and the February half term.
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Student life
University matches government funding for COVID Hardship Fund
Leeds Trinity University has matched the initial funding from the government in order to support more students during the ongoing effects of the Coronavirus pandemic.
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Education
Leeds Trinity students playing vital role as key workers
Primary and Secondary PGCE students at Leeds Trinity University have stepped up to become key workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, undertaking their teacher training placements safely throughout the national lockdown.
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Apprenticeships
Leeds Trinity University hits apprenticeship milestone
Leeds Trinity University is celebrating the success of its Centre for Apprenticeships, Work-based Learning and Skills (CAWBLS) during National Apprenticeship Week (February 8 to 12).
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Vice-Chancellor
Universities team up to launch event for UK’s first Race Equality Week
The UK’s first Race Equality Week will be marked this week by a special event hosted jointly by the University of Bradford and Leeds Trinity University.
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Journalism
Leeds Trinity students participate in global broadcasting project to explore racism around the world
Leeds Trinity Broadcast Journalism students have participated in a global broadcasting project in partnership with seven universities across the world to explore different aspects of racism.
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English and Creative Writing
Dr Who actor to read lecturer’s story at live literary event
A short story written by a Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing at Leeds Trinity University will be read by British actor Christopher Eccleston, at an online literary event.
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Sport, Health and Physical Education
Student to represent Team GB in the Para Powerlifting World Cup
A Sports and Exercise Science undergraduate at Leeds Trinity University has been selected to represent Team GB at the Para Powerlifting World Cup.
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Student life
Leeds Trinity student champions mental health support
Leeds Trinity University postgraduate student Rachael Campey has featured on BBC Radio, sharing key advice to support students during the pandemic.
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Student life
Safety Net Policy introduced at Leeds Trinity University to support students during COVID-19
A new Safety Net Policy is being introduced at Leeds Trinity University, to provide mitigation for students against the ongoing effects of the Coronavirus pandemic.
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English and Creative Writing
Senior Lecturer’s new poetry anthology highlights the importance of global connection
A Senior Lecturer at Leeds Trinity University has edited an anthology of original poetry featuring contributors from across the world after overcoming physical barriers during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Community
Leeds Trinity launches Festive Fortnight to support University community
Leeds Trinity University has hailed the success of its first Festive Fortnight, an initiative to support the physical and mental wellbeing of its students and staff.
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Work-based learning
Senior Teaching Fellow publishes first book in tribute to Professor Ruth Helyer
A Senior Teaching Fellow at Leeds Trinity University has published their first book on work-based learning (WBL) to support new learners in navigating academia.
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Alumni
Leeds Trinity alumnus supports Filipino community throughout COVID-19 pandemic
Leeds Trinity alumnus and humanitarian John Flanagan has continued to provide support to people in the Philippines whilst the country has been in lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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English and Creative Writing
Leeds Trinity Creative Writing students publish poetry and prose anthology
Leeds Trinity Creative Writing students have published a creative writing anthology dedicated to all those who have lost a loved one to Coronavirus, and in recognition of the work carried out by health care staff and key workers during the pandemic.
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A view from the Vice-Chancellor
Professor Charles Egbu reflects on his first month in post as the Vice-Chancellor of Leeds Trinity University.
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Community
New COVID-19 asymptomatic testing site to open at Leeds Trinity University
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
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
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.
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Employability
Leeds Trinity University offers free digital coding course to upskill workers during furlough
Leeds Trinity University is delivering a free taster course in digital coding, designed for individuals wanting to gain new skills during furlough.
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Leeds
University joins Core Cities UK partnership to boost UK economy
Leeds Trinity University has partnered with Core Cities UK and 23 universities to develop and share economic recovery proposals with UK government post-Covid.
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Vice-Chancellor
Leeds Trinity University welcomes new Vice-Chancellor
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
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
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.
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Community
Photography competition highlights sixth form students’ experiences of lockdown
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.
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Alumni
Alumna launches a series of creative writing workshops to support new and aspiring writers
A Leeds Trinity University alumna has launched a series of creative writing workshops to support new and aspiring writers.
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Journalism
Aspiring journalists awarded Yorkshire Evening Post accolade for excellent local journalism
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.
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Alumni
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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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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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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Alumni, 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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Criminology, Sociology and Policing
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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Community
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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Alumni
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 and Creative Writing
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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Apprenticeships
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 life
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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Vice-Chancellor
New Vice-Chancellor appointed by Leeds Trinity University
Professor Charles Egbu has been appointed Vice-Chancellor of Leeds Trinity University.
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Alumni
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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Research
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 and Creative Writing
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, Research
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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Catholicism
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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Alumni
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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Alumni
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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Alumni
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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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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Apprenticeships
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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Alumni
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 and Film
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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Alumni
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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Alumni
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, Sociology and Policing
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 and Film
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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Alumni
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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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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