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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.

Re:Tension cast and crew participating in Q&A.

Media

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.

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 .

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

Rose Baldwin landscape photo with bike and helmet under arm .

Criminology and Sociology

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.

Media

Photography students showcase community engagement projects at pop-up exhibition

9 March 2020

Photography students from Leeds Trinity University will showcase community engagement projects at a pop-up exhibition in Leeds City Centre this week.

Stephen and Sarah Bannister Paris Marathon finishers.

Sport, Health and Physical Education

Leeds Trinity alumnus nominated for four Yorkshire Choice Awards

28 February 2020

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.

Gordon Agar at Leeds Trinity University .

Sport, Health and Physical Education

Athletics coach and student athlete shortlisted for Leeds Sports Awards

25 February 2020

An Inspiring Futures student athlete and an athletics coach have been announced as finalists at the Leeds Sports Awards 2020.

Vice-Chancellor of Leeds Trinity University steps down

13 February 2020

Professor Margaret House OBE has announced that she will step down as Vice-Chancellor of Leeds Trinity University this summer.

Claire Newhouse, Professor Margaret House and CAWBLS team.

University launches Centre for Apprenticeships, Work-based Learning and Skills

12 February 2020

Leeds Trinity University has officially launched a Centre for Apprenticeships, Work-based Learning and Skills (CAWBLS).

Gareth Dunn sat on side of running track.

Alumnus organises run in memory of inspirational Gareth Dunn

11 February 2020

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

7 February 2020

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.

Sport, Health and Physical Education

Student selected for England Students Women’s Rugby Squad

4 February 2020

A Leeds Trinity University student has been selected for the England Students Women’s Rugby Football League (RFL) squad.

Journalism

Graduate awarded national prize for Best Video journalism

31 January 2020

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.

Criminology and Sociology

University announced as partner for national prison leadership programme

20 January 2020

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.

Professor Reverend Jane de Gay sits on a panel at the American Academy of Religion conference.

English

English Literature professor presents research at international conference on religion

17 January 2020

A leading Virginia Woolf academic and Professor at Leeds Trinity University has delivered her latest research findings at an international conference on religion.