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Students flock to ballot box

Election fever has been sweeping across Leeds Met for the 2010 Students' Union elections. Results will be announced at 4pm today.

Welly Wonga

Students are inviting people to 'Come and Conga in Welly Wongas' in a world record attempt for the most people wearing wellies while doing the conga.

Rose Bowl scoops 'new venue' accolade

Well Met Conferencing is celebrating after the Rose Bowl scooped the 'New Venue of the Year' prize at this year's Insider Yorkshire Business Tourism Awards.

Germaine Greer to deliver lecture

Feminist icon Professor Germaine Greer will be delivering a public lecture at Leeds Met on Tuesday March 23.

Sowing the seeds of success

Leeds students are doing ground work around the city to show that fresh produce in the community is proving a real area for growth.

Life in the fast lane

A Leeds Met student is gearing up for life in the fast lane after securing a contract to race in the 2010 National Superstock 600 series.

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Staff spring into action

As the days grow longer staff across the University have been springing into action to prepare us for the season ahead.

Championship success for Leeds Met

Leeds Met's athletes are enjoying the culmination of a season's hard work as the 2010 BUCS Championships take place this week.

Intramural tournament is served up

Students and staff are being offered the chance to net a new skill this evening by signing up for the intramural volleyball tournament.

Student Tweeters in the limelight

The use of Twitter among our Students' Union officers has hit the headlines.

World Food & Dance Festival

The International Students' Forum organised the World Food & Dance Festival for students to learn about the many different cultures at Leeds Met.

Getting Sorted means business

Rosie Winterton MP will visit our University this month to speak at an event which will see a gathering of 200 regional business leaders and academics.

New communications partnership

Leeds Metropolitan has teamed up with Leeds City Council to help public relations students get training, study assistance and boost employment chances among graduates.