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16/05/2013 - Women writers series concludes at Leeds Met
A series of public talks and readings from contemporary women writers of fiction and poetry comes to a conclusion at our University, as final sessions are announced for May and June.

17/05/2013 - Student events, a year of giving
The UK Centre for Events Management celebrated the work of events management students who have collectively raised nearly £20,000 for domestic and international charities.

13/05/2013 - Professor of Playwork to host lecture
Fraser Brown, the UK's first Professor of Playwork, is set to deliver his inaugural lecture on Thursday 27 June.

09/05/2013 - Varsity Cricket Match held in memory of Leeds Met student
Leeds Metropolitan University and the University of Leeds competed against one another in the inaugural Varsity Twenty20 cricket match in memory of a former Leeds Metropolitan University cricketer.

09/05/2013 - Edinburgh Festival star opens student showcase
Final year Performing Arts students at our University are preparing to launch the 'Lift Off' festival, showcasing their work in theatre, live art and dance, from Wednesday 15 - Friday 17 May.

07/05/2013 - Thatcher's legacy debated at Leeds Met
A panel of some of the region's top politicians will gather at our University on Friday 17 May for a public debate about the legacy of Margaret Thatcher.

02/05/2013 - Prostate cancer diet debated at Leeds Metropolitan
The diets of men with prostate cancer, and how their relationships with their partners shape their diets, will be the subject of discussion at a public lunchtime seminar at our University on Monday 10 June.

01/05/2013 - Create a better society this bank holiday at Leeds Met
People power and social change will be explored at a free course to be held on Sunday 5 May at Leeds Metropolitan University.

01/05/2013 - Progress your career with Leeds Met open day
Our University is set to host an open evening for those interested in studying for postgraduate and professional qualifications.

29/04/2013 - Students 'imPRess' judges at Grayling Competitive Pitch 2013
A group of four final year Public Relations students from Leeds Metropolitan University are celebrating after winning the coveted Grayling Competitive Pitch competition.

25/04/2013 - Women writers series continues at Leeds Met
A series of public talks from contemporary women writers continues at our University on Wednesday 8 May with local poet, Anne Caldwell.

25/04/2013 - Students prepare to take the plunge for charity
Students and staff at Leeds Metropolitan University are preparing to take part in the annual Great Big Volunteering Abseil in aid of our University's international volunteering projects.

24/04/2013 - Lions on the agenda as England head coach hosts lecture
The challenges of coaching a successful touring British & Irish Lions team will be explored by luminaries of the rugby world at a Leeds Metropolitan University guest lecture.

23/04/2013 - Chairman of Government task group delivers guest lecture
'Innovation in the Construction Industry' was on the agenda at Leeds Met as Mark Bew - Chairman of the Government Industry BIM (Building Information Modelling) task group - delivered a guest lecture.

22/04/2013 - Peace projects put to the test in public seminar
Peacebuilding projects across the world will be the subject of discussion at a free public seminar at our University on Wednesday 24 April at 2:30pm at the Rose Bowl.

19/04/2013 - New system to help track missing children in South Asia
A study, exploring the feasibility of a system to reduce cross border child trafficking in South Asia, has been completed by a Leeds Metropolitan University Professor.

19/04/2013 - School children take part in adapted adventure days
Children with hearing and visual impairments from schools across West Yorkshire took part in two action-packed Adapted Adventure days this week at our University.

18/04/2013 - Business coach to give inspiring talk at Leeds Met
A writer, speaker and business coach, specialising in progressive approaches for talent management, is to give a guest lecture at our University.

17/04/2013 - Students' silent flashmob speaks volumes for city's homeless
Events management students organised a silent flashmob in Leeds city centre last week in aid of Simon on The Streets, a Leeds organisation which supports the city's rough sleepers.

17/04/2013 - Annual peace lecture returns to Leeds
A world renowned peace and human rights activist is to deliver a lecture in Leeds to celebrate the promotion of peace and security in the world.

01/04/2013 - Students host charity Battle of the Bands
A group of Events Management students who go by the name of, 'Distortion', held a Battle of the Bands evening in aid of local charity, Radio Aire & Magic 828's Cash for Kids.

16/04/2013 - Lecturer set to run London Marathon in memory of Leeds Met student
Adrian Schonfeld, Lecturer in Sports and Exercise Science, is taking on the London Marathon on Sunday 21 April in memory of the former student Tommy Hardman, who died suddenly last year.

16/04/2013 - Changes needed to hit free school meal targets, study reveals
Quality and size portions, rather than stigma, are the main reasons that pupils are not taking up their free school meals, according to new research by our University, published this week in Public Health Nutrition journal.

02/05/2013 - Varsity cricket match to be held in memory of Leeds Met student
Leeds Metropolitan University and the University of Leeds will compete against one another in the inaugural Varsity Twenty20 cricket match in memory of a former Leeds Metropolitan University cricketer.

15/04/2013 - Safety first at Leeds Met
Our University has achieved a Gold award in the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Occupational Health and Safety Awards for the fourth year running.

12/04/2013 - Leeds Met supports scholarship bids
Our University is offering free help and advice to Special Educational Needs teaching staff applying for a national scholarship of up to £2000 for their development.

12/04/2013 - Chairman of Government task group to speak at Leeds Met
'Innovation in the Construction Industry' is on the agenda at our University as Mark Bew - Chairman of the Government Industry BIM (Building Information Modelling) task group - is set to give a guest lecture.

11/04/2013 - Fabulous Feasts announced for Summer Graduations
Jamie Oliver's Fabulous Feasts will be catering for a second year running at Leeds Metropolitan University's graduation ceremonies.

11/04/2013 - Sports scientists provide support for the 'toughest race on earth'
Sports scientists at Leeds Met have prepared a Harrogate businessman to take part in the 'toughest foot race on Earth'.

09/04/2013 - Footballers respond better to Special Ones
The reputation of football coaches plays a big part in how players respond to them, research by Dr Andrew Manley at our University shows.

09/04/2013 - Researcher seeks men's views on family planning
New research at our University will help to plan future family planning support and service delivery in the UK.

08/04/2013 - Budding journalists provide live coverage of budget day 2013
Students on the BA (Hons) Journalism course produced a rolling multi-media news service which included live blogging, tweeting and filming from the day's events.

16/04/2013 - Women writers celebrated at Leeds Met - important update
Due to postponement for Maggie Butt's talk on 18 April, the series of public talks from contemporary women writers continues in May

04/04/2013 - Student selected to play for Great Britain in the WFDF World Championships
James Mead, second year BA (Hons) Sports Development student, will compete in The World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) World Under-23 Ultimate Championships later this year.

28/03/2013 - Eleven years of recognition for 24/7 library
Our University's libraries service has been recognised for its excellent customer service for the eleventh consecutive year.

27/03/2013 - Filmmakers flock to festival for special weekend
The Northern Film School has teamed up with the Bradford International Film Festival (BIFF) and a host of top names from the world of film to run a Filmmakers' Weekend at the National Media Museum in Bradford on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 April.

26/03/2013 - Lecture to explore masculinity and wellbeing
Steve Robertson, Professor of Men, Gender and Health at Leeds Metropolitan University, is set to deliver his inaugural lecture on Tuesday 23 April.

25/03/2013 - University experts prepare runner for toughest race on earth
Sports scientists at Leeds Metropolitan University are helping prepare a Harrogate businessman to take part in the 'toughest foot race on Earth'.

25/03/2013 - Students to launch safety films with West Yorkshire Police
Six Leeds Metropolitan University undergraduates have created a series of student safety awareness films on behalf of West Yorkshire Police.

21/03/2013 - Success for Leeds Met at BUCS Big Wednesday
University sports teams from across the country gathered at Leeds Met for a thrilling day of sporting competition.

19/03/2013 - Men's Health up for discussion at Leeds Met
Men's experiences of weight management services and the potential for tailoring these services according to gender will be the subject of discussion at a public lunchtime seminar at our University on Monday 25 March.

19/03/2013 - New book puts spotlight on film casting
A new book highlighting the craft of casting for film and theatre makers, co-authored by a Leeds Metropolitan University academic, will be launched at an event in London on Wednesday 27 March.

18/03/2013 - European coaching event to be hosted by Leeds Met
'The Voice of the Coach', a three-day European sporting conference, is set to get underway at our University.

13/03/2013 - Pubwatch schemes key to fight against alcohol-related crime
Local Pubwatch schemes play a crucial part in helping to tackle alcohol-related violence and creating safer local drinking environments, according to new research by our University.

12/03/2013 - Leeds Met welcomes Egyptian universities this week to support 2012 legacy in Egypt.
Our University is welcoming two Egyptian universities to Headingley Campus this week, delivering a programme aimed at maximising the legacy of the 2012 Games in Egypt.

12/03/2013 - Science Circus comes to town at Leeds Met
Pupils from schools across Leeds are getting involved in the fun side of science as the Science Circus comes to town at our University for National Science and Engineering Week.

11/03/2013 - Researchers undertake UK Economic Impact Study
Academics from Leeds Met have undertaken the first ever UK Economic Impact Study on behalf of the UK meetings and events industry.

11/03/2013 - Lecture to examine the meaning and purpose of leisure
View the inaugural lecture of Professor Karl Spracklen, Professor of Leisure Studies at Leeds Metropolitan University.

11/03/2013 - University Chancellor scholarships add up
Our University's new Chancellor, Sir Bob Murray CBE, is to support disadvantaged students studying on courses in Accounting at the University through the launch of a new scholarship.

07/03/2013 - Decision making in extreme situations
Dave Bunting, who led an elite British team of mountaineers in an attempt to climb the formidable and rarely climbed West Ridge of Mount Everest, has delivered a guest lecture about the challenging expedition.

07/03/2013 - Women writers celebrated at Leeds Met
As the world prepares to celebrate the achievements of women through International Women's Day tomorrow, a series of public talks from contemporary women writers are set to take place at our University beginning on Tuesday 12 March.

04/03/2013 - Students rise to the challenge
Students from the Faculty of Business & Law have risen to the IBM Universities Business Challenge and made it to the finals of the UK's leading undergraduate business simulation competition.

04/03/2013 - Business Power Player gives public lecture
Chairman of the Travel Network Group and a former Director at Lloyds TSB, Simon Hargreaves, is to speak at our University as part of a series of public guest lectures featuring key figures in the events, tourism and hospitality sectors.

01/03/2013 - Anti-doping researcher shortlisted for prestigious international award
Research by a Leeds Metropolitan University student, which found that resilience and self-confidence can protect against doping in sport, has been shortlisted for an international award.

28/02/2013 - New online courses translate to success
A unique series of online training courses for language interpreters working in the public service sector is being officially launched by our University at an event on Wednesday 20 March.

25/02/2013 - Lecture looks to the future of education
View Melissa Benn's Winifred Mercier 2013 public lecure, where taking politics out of the classroom was top of the agenda.

22/02/2013 - Steve Cram lecture launches Carnegie Conversations lecture series
Commentator, Olympic runner and medallist Steve Cram MBE kicked off the first in a series of sporting guest lectures hosted by Leeds Metropolitan University.

22/02/2013 - European Winners' Cup comes to Leeds
It may be well over a decade since Leeds United bowed out in the latter stages of the Champions League, however top European sporting action is set to return to Yorkshire this weekend with the Tchoukball European Winners' Cup finals.

19/02/2013 - Claire Mascall PR Prize winner announced
Madeline Arnold, a final year PR student at Leeds Metropolitan University, has been awarded this year's prestigious Claire Mascall PR Prize.

15/02/2013 - Pupils to get University taster at Leeds Met master classes
A series of master classes at Leeds Metropolitan University are set to give Yorkshire teens a flavour of student life.

15/02/2013 - Leeds Met scoops Gold award for online child protection project
An interactive online project launched by Leeds Metropolitan University, which allows social work students to develop skills that will help safeguard vulnerable children, has won an award.

12/02/2013 - Childhood obesity is not at its highest in the most deprived areas of the UK
New research by Leeds Metropolitan University, published in The International Journal of Obesity, suggests that the relationship between obesity and deprivation is not the highest in more deprived groups.

08/02/2013 - New book argues public involvement is key to health improvements
Involving the public in the delivery of healthcare is the theme of a new book by public health academics at our University.

04/02/2013 - Dream Academy star to give workshops at Leeds Met
Film composer, songwriter and producer Gilbert Gabriel - who rose to fame in the 80s as the keyboardist in hit psychedelic folk trio The Dream Academy - is to speak to students in a series of workshops at our University.

31/01/2013 - Patients' experiences of penile cancer explored in exhibition
Our University will mark World Cancer Day on Monday 4 February with an exhibition of art inspired by patients' experiences of penile cancer.

31/01/2013 - Brothers take garden designs from classroom to Chelsea
Two brothers from our University are to exhibit their work at the 2013 Chelsea Flower Show in May.

30/01/2013 - Leeds Loves Languages
School pupils across the region will gather at our University in February to fuel their love of languages and celebrate Chinese New Year at two unique events.

29/01/2013 - Cancer death rates over a third higher in men than women
A new report co-authored by Professor Alan White finds that men are over 35 per cent more likely to die from cancer than women in the UK.

29/01/2013 - Ceremony welcomes Sir Bob as Chancellor
Sir Bob Murray CBE has been installed as our University's new Chancellor during an official ceremony in the Great Hall at Headingley Campus.

23/01/2013 - Leeds Met Basketball hoping for National Final success
Leeds Met's men's basketball team is hoping to extend Yorkshire's current run of great sporting success this weekend as they bid to become national cup champions.

22/01/2013 - Leeds Met and The FA score a winning goal in coaching excellence
The English Football Association (The FA) has commissioned Leeds Metropolitan University to deliver a Sport Coaching Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert) course for 12 members of their staff.

22/01/2013 - Lecture examines life and literature of famous dancer
Professor Ruth Robbins, Head of the School of Cultural Studies and Humanities at our University, delivered her inaugural lecture as a Professor of the University on Wednesday 23 January.

21/01/2013 - Leeds Met expertise sought by Chilean government
The expertise of the co-director of Leeds Metropolitan University's International Centre for Research in Events, Tourism and Hospitality has been called upon by the Chilean government.

21/01/2013 - Head of Architecture appointed at Leeds Met
Our University has appointed Dr Teresa Stoppani as the new Head of Architecture.

18/01/2013 - Lance Armstrong: Doping in sport and crisis communications
In light of Oprah Winfrey's exclusive television interview with Lance Armstrong, who has ended years of denials by admitting he used performance-enhancing drugs during all seven of his Tour de France wins, two Leeds Met academics offer their thoughts.

14/01/2013 - Leeds Met looks to appoint new Chair of the Board of Governors
Our University is looking to appoint a new Chair of the Board of Governors, effective from September 2013.

08/01/2013 - App brings Holbeck to life
A music lecturer at our University has teamed up with a PhD student to launch an app allowing users to explore the Leeds area of Holbeck whilst listening to real people's stories and experiences relating to the area.

28/02/2013 - Sustainability project runner up in Guardian University Awards
Our University was runner up in the Sustainability project category of the inaugural Guardian University Awards for our Zero Waste to Landfill project.

02/01/2013 - MBE honours for Alistair Brownlee and Inder Hunjan
Leeds Metropolitan student and Olympic gold medallist Alistair Brownlee and Inder Hunjan - Head of Access and Widening Participation at our University have been awarded MBEs.

21/12/2012 - Pain management study launched for patients with dementia
Our University is working in partnership with universities across the country and the Alzheimer's Society to improve the care that patients with dementia receive when they are admitted to hospital.

18/12/2012 - Battling Back with Leeds Metropolitan University and the Royal British Legion
Life-changing evaluation and coaching is being provided by Leeds Metropolitan University staff to enhance the recovery and personal development of wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women.

17/12/2012 - Students set for Northern Ballet winter Waltzer
Leeds Metropolitan University dance students are set to undertake a performance to be held at the home of Northern Ballet and Phoenix Dance Theatre.

12/12/2012 - New Year Diabetes support workshops at Leeds Met
Leeds Metropolitan's award-winning diabetes enterprise unit, Getting Sorted, will kick off the New Year with workshops designed to help young people with type 1 diabetes.

11/12/2012 - Live streaming social media lecture success
A guest lecture tackling the dos and don'ts of personal branding via social media took place at Leeds Met last week as well as being live-streamed on the internet.

06/12/2012 - PES spirit of Christmas
Second year Events Management students are holding a 'Spirit of Christmas' Fayre in aid of Leeds Children's Charity.

04/12/2012 - Brian Noble's book launch teaches students a try or two about sporting success
English rugby league coach, Brian Noble, launched his long awaited release 'Building Winning Teams' in a press launch with Leeds Met students and staff at our Headingley Campus' Great Hall today.

03/12/2012 - New Professors appointed at Leeds Metropolitan
Our University is welcoming two new professors to the Carnegie Faculty.

30/11/2012 - Social media lecture goes live
An innovative public lecture to be held at our University, tackling the dos and don'ts of personal branding via social media, will be live-streamed on the internet.

28/11/2012 - Students win national award for commitment to speech therapy
Students at our University have received a national award for their contribution to speech and language therapy.

27/11/2012 - Language study boosted by British Council
A project led by our University to understand the impact of English language on learners' wider lives has received financial backing through the British Council's English Language Teaching Research Award scheme.

27/11/2012 - Get interactive with social media guest lecture
On 6 December, we are inviting you to submit questions to Helen Standing, Director at Engage Communications, while she offers her insights on 'Social Media & Personal Branding'.

27/11/2012 - Leeds Met sporting Arena showcased
A showcase event celebrating Leeds Metropolitan University's new 500-seater sporting Arena was marked with the unveiling of a plaque thanking England Basketball for their investment and support.

23/11/2012 - UK Centre for Events Management conducts landmark study
Researchers at our University are calling for event professionals to take part in a landmark study for the meetings and events industry.

23/11/2012 - Leeds Law School appoints new Head
Our University has appointed Tom Macdonald as Head of the Leeds Law School.

22/11/2012 - Battle Back Centre launched
The pioneering new Battle Back Centre, established to enhance the recovery of wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women through sport, with our University providing coaching and inclusive sport and adventure activities, has been launched.

21/11/2012 - Graduate hosts silent auction for World AIDS Day
A graduate of our University is set to host an art show and silent auction to celebrate the first anniversary of his HIV charity, aptART (Awareness and Prevention through Art), and to mark World AIDS Day.

28/11/2012 - Forty years of Health Education and Health Promotion celebrated
A celebratory event has taken place this week to mark the 40th anniversary of Health Education and Health Promotion education at our University.

19/11/2012 - Prominent journalist speaks at politics festival
London editor for The Sunday Telegraph, Andrew Gilligan, is set to deliver a free public lecture at our University on Tuesday 20 November as part of the Festival of Politics and Applied Global Ethics.

16/11/2012 - Embracing the future of Journalism at Leeds Met
Yorkshire Post Business Editor Bernard Ginns, is to give a guest lecture at Leeds Metropolitan University about the ever-changing world of journalism.

16/11/2012 - Empowering the next generation at University workshops
A conference designed to inform and empower young people to maximise their skills and future opportunities is to be held at Leeds Metropolitan University.

16/11/2012 - Psychology experts reflect on London 2012
A team of sport psychology academics, students and graduates from our University shared their expertise at the 2012 Annual Conference of the British Psychological Society's North East and North West branches in Manchester on Friday 16 November.

14/11/2012 - Getting Sorted goes live
As World Diabetes Day gets underway Leeds Metropolitan's award-winning diabetes enterprise unit, Getting Sorted, is celebrating the launch of their new website.

13/11/2012 - Life after prison tackled at Leeds Met guest lecture
Oliver Chrimes - the co-ordinator of a programme committed to rebuilding the lives of former male prisoners - is to talk at Leeds Metropolitan University.

08/11/2012 - School of Events, Tourism & Hospitality granted Centre of Excellence status by the ITT
The School of Events, Tourism & Hospitality at our University has become the first in the UK to be recognised by the Institute of Travel & Tourism (ITT) as 'excellent'.

08/11/2012 - It's not too late to change career with Leeds Met open day
Leeds Metropolitan University will host an open evening at the Rose Bowl on Tuesday 13 November for those interested in studying for postgraduate and professional qualifications.

20/11/2012 - On your marks, get set, influence
An event that explores how sport can be used for social as well as physical good is to be held at Leeds Metropolitan University on Friday 23 November.

30/10/2012 - Magazine launched for language lovers
Language students from Leeds Met have launched a student magazine extolling the virtues of learning a foreign language.

30/10/2012 - Role of corporate social responsibility to be explored
An event exploring the role of corporate social responsibility in the events, tourism and hospitality industries, is to be held at Leeds Metropolitan University.

26/10/2012 - Leeds Met research to be presented at EIBTM in Barcelona
Researchers from the International Centre for Research in Events, Tourism and Hospitality will be presenting at a prestigious conference in Barcelona.

25/10/2012 - Partnership plants seed for student volunteers' futures
From the Olympic Games to this weekend's Freeze Festival in London - volunteering opportunities for Leeds Metropolitan students are going from strength to strength thanks to a new partnership.

24/10/2012 - Study shows that local Pubwatch schemes have positive impact
Local Pubwatch schemes have a positive influence on crime reduction and safety in the night-time economy, according to a new study by Leeds Metropolitan University.

23/10/2012 - There's more to being a man than having a penis!
Researchers at the Centre for Men's Health have conducted extensive interviews with men about their experiences of penile cancer for a leading health website.

23/10/2012 - Leeds Met announced as BUCS Big Wednesday hosts
Leeds Met have been announced as the hosts of a brand new event which will see the top UK universities sporting teams compete at the University's Headingley Campus.

22/10/2012 - Researchers ask 'why should we listen to you'?
Academics from Leeds Metropolitan University are inviting communities across the city to help shape their future research at an interactive creative workshop.

16/10/2012 - Sustainability think tank convenes at Leeds Met
The new Trans-Disciplinary Research: Urbal Group (TRUG) will host its founding seminar this week with an inspirational keynote speech from renowned ecologist Gary Grant.

15/10/2012 - Leeds Metropolitan announces new Chancellor
Sir Bob Murray CBE is to become the new Chancellor of Leeds Metropolitan University, it has been announced.

09/10/2012 - Future of Meetings research launched in Las Vegas
Academics from Leeds Met have launched new research which explores the future of meetings for the events and hospitality industry.

11/10/2012 - Diabetes research to be presented at European conference
Leeds Metropolitan research which highlights discrepancies between type 1 diabetes services in Yorkshire and the Humber is to be presented to the International Society for Paediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD) in Istanbul.

08/10/2012 - Victory for Rhinos in Grand Final
Leeds Rhinos are celebrating after claiming a record sixth Super League title following victory against Warrington at Old Trafford on Saturday.

05/10/2012 - Academic to guest lecture on UK substance abuse strategies
Social Policy and Crime expert Dr Mark Monaghan will speak about the evolution of UK drug strategies at a guest lecture to be held at Leeds Metropolitan University.

04/10/2012 - Leeds Met retain Varsity honours
Leeds Metropolitan University have retained Varsity for the eighth successive year, despite being pushed all the way by our city neighbours, the University of Leeds.

04/10/2012 - Diabetes support workshops at Leeds Met
The first of five workshops designed to help young people with type 1 diabetes will get underway on Saturday at Leeds Metropolitan University.

04/10/2012 - Multiculturalism experts to present at literary festival
Leeds Metropolitan University academics will examine some of the key debates around multiculturalism at the Ilkley Literature Festival tomorrow evening.

01/10/2012 - New Professors appointed at Leeds Metropolitan
As the academic year gets underway two new professors have been appointed in Leeds Metropolitan University's Faculty of Health and Social Sciences.

27/09/2012 - Student Satisfaction success at Leeds Met
Leeds Metropolitan University has achieved its best ever results in the National Student Survey (NSS).

24/09/2012 - Rushbond invest in artists
Leeds-based Property Investors, Rushbond Plc, have established a scholarship to support students studying arts courses at Leeds Metropolitan University.

20/09/2012 - Leeds Met researchers evaluate Premier League Health
A ground breaking study conducted by researchers at Leeds Metropolitan University concludes that the Premier League health scheme is effective in altering men's high risk taking behaviour.

19/09/2012 - Aberfield agency to support enterprising Leeds graduates
Leeds-based PR and social media agency, Aberfield, has pledged to give communications support in the first year of trading for winners of our University's Vice Chancellor's Enterprise Scholarship.

28/09/2012 - Criminology students step out on the beat
Criminology students from Leeds Metropolitan University are being given the opportunity to work alongside West Yorkshire police officers as part of an innovative new scheme launched by the University.

20/09/2012 - Clinical skills suite launched at Leeds Met
New specialist facilities, which enable students studying across a range of health professions the opportunity to train using state-of-the-art equipment, have been unveiled at Leeds Metropolitan University.

18/09/2012 - Institute aims for near-zero energy
Leading researchers in energy reduction in the built environment will gather at our University this month as part of a major international programme working towards achieving near-zero energy and carbon emissions in the industry.

11/09/2012 - Leeds Met celebrates Summer of Sport
As an incredible Summer of Sport came to a close, Team GB's victories included 29 Olympic golds, 34 Paralympic golds, Bradley Wiggins winning the Tour De France and Andy Murray winning his first Grand Slam title in the US Open.

05/09/2012 - Postgraduate students celebrate artistic success
The creative flair of fifteen Leeds Metropolitan University postgraduate students is displayed in an exhibition this week.

03/09/2012 - Coaching centre to provide support and development during the Paralympics
A dedicated hub for Paralympic coaches to network and develop during the Games is to be hosted in London.

03/09/2012 - New book talks back about ventriloquism
An academic at our University has challenged the power imbalance between men and women from Victorian times to the present day through the idea of ventriloquism, whilst contributing to the debate about why we still find ventriloquism so appealing.

07/09/2012 - Continued success for Leeds Met students and graduates at the Paralympics
Students and graduates of Leeds Met continue to impress at the London Paralympics Games.

29/08/2012 - Play like a pro with PhD student's new golfing app
A Leeds Metropolitan University PhD student and psychology consultant to the Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) has launched a new iPhone app to coach golfers of all standards to perform under pressure like champion Rory McIlroy.

28/08/2012 - Expert debates shipping crises and social media
A shipping crisis can go half way around the world in the blink of an eye, often without the knowledge of senior management, warns a Leeds Metropolitan University issues and crisis handling expert.

22/08/2012 - Graduate has designs on Wembley this weekend
The Carnegie Challenge Cup final is set to kick off in style this Saturday with a rugby ball and painted pitch designed by a Sports Marketing graduate from Leeds Metropolitan University, who sponsor the competition.

21/08/2012 - Leeds Metropolitan Paralympics research given green light
A ground-breaking study which delves into the perceptions that Paralympic volunteers have about disability and disabled athletes is to be undertaken by a Leeds Metropolitan PhD student.

20/08/2012 - Studying key to success for Keinhorst
Quietly spoken but with an intense desire to learn, which has endeared him to the likes of Brian McDermott, Jimmy Keinhorst is a dab hand at breaking records.

20/08/2012 - Fuelling performance
Nutrition expert Louise Sutton from Leeds Metropolitan University takes a look at the role nutrition plays in preparing a cup winning team ahead of this week's Carnegie Challenge Cup final.

20/08/2012 - Leeds Met psychologist assess mental pressures of peak performance
With the Carnegie Challenge Cup less a week away, Leeds Metropolitan University sports psychology expert Dr Andrew Manley takes a look at the mental pressures playing in a final can bring.

10/08/2012 - Jessica Ennis and her coaching team attend Leeds Metropolitan event
Toni Minichiello and Mick Hill - the elite coaches behind the success of golden girl Jessica Ennis - appeared with the Olympic star herself at the Leeds Metropolitan University open evening held at the Global Coaches House (GCH) in Piccadilly, London.

03/08/2012 - Professor's role in fight against child trafficking
The expertise of a Leeds Metropolitan Professor has been called upon by a charity launching a project which aims to reduce cross border child trafficking in South Asia.

01/08/2012 - Olympics coaching base launches in London
An event designed for anyone who coaches other people to excel in their field during the Olympics was launched in London ahead of the official opening ceremony of the 2012 Games.

27/07/2012 - Huddersfield Town chairman receives honorary degree
Dean Hoyle, Chairman of Huddersfield Town FC and successful entrepreneur has received an honorary degree from Leeds Metropolitan University as part of their summer graduation ceremonies.

30/07/2012 - Mumtaz owner receives honorary degree
Owner of Bradford-based Mumtaz food group, Mumtaz Khan Akbar, has been awarded an honorary Doctorate of Business Administration from Leeds Metropolitan University.

26/07/2012 - Jones Lang LaSalle Director receives honorary award
Colin Harrop, a director in Jones Lang LaSalle's Leeds office has been awarded an honorary doctorate from Leeds Metropolitan University.

27/07/2012 - Incredible Edible Todmorden Chair becomes honorary Fellow
Chair of the Forestry Commission and the inspiring local food partnership, Incredible Edible Todmorden, Pam Warhurst CBE, has been awarded an honorary Fellowship from Leeds Metropolitan University.

26/07/2012 - Lecturer awarded national Teaching Fellowship
Leeds Metropolitan University lecturer Dr David Killick has been awarded a prestigious National Teaching Fellowship from the Higher Education Academy (HEA).

25/07/2012 - Olympic torch designer receives honorary award
Olympic torch designer, Edward Barber, has received an honorary Doctor of Arts degree from Leeds Metropolitan University as part of the summer graduation ceremonies.

24/07/2012 - Huddersfield Town chairman to receive honorary degree
Dean Hoyle, Chairman of Huddersfield Town FC and successful entrepreneur is to receive an honorary degree from Leeds Metropolitan University as part of their summer graduation ceremonies.

25/07/2012 - Harry Potter actor receives honorary award
Matthew Lewis, the actor portraying loveable northerner Neville Longbottom in all eight Harry Potter films, has received an honorary degree from Leeds Metropolitan University as part of their summer graduation ceremonies.

23/07/2012 - Social enterprise founder awarded honorary degree
Sarah Dunwell, founder of the award-winning Create Foundation in Leeds, has been awarded an honorary Master of Business Administration degree from Leeds Metropolitan University today as part of the summer graduation ceremonies.

23/07/2012 - England head coach receives honorary award
England rugby union head coach Stuart Lancaster has received an honorary degree from Leeds Metropolitan University as part of their summer graduation ceremonies.

19/07/2012 - New registrar at Leeds Met
Jenny Share has been appointed as Secretary & Registrar at Leeds Metropolitan University.

13/07/2012 - Outstanding teaching assistants honoured
The Peter Sutherland Award for the Outstanding Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) in Yorkshire and Humber 2011-12 has been awarded to Andrew Carter from Sandal Endowed CE Junior School in Wakefield.

26/07/2012 - Achievements celebrated as students graduate from Leeds Met
The achievements of more than 5,000 students are being celebrated during our 2012 graduations, along with 10 icons from the world of business, the arts and sport who will receive honorary awards.

06/07/2012 - Leeds Law School launches new course for paralegals
An innovative new course for Paralegals, which is the first of its kind in the UK, will be launched by Leeds Law School at an event held on Thursday 12 July.

06/07/2012 - Future of packaging debated at Faraday
An Innovation Day hosted by the Faraday Centre for Retail Excellence at our University with the Packaging Arena of Sweden brought together experts from across Sweden to discuss the future of packaging materials.

06/07/2012 - International spotlight for design class of 2012
Ten top interior design students from Leeds Metropolitan University have been selected to showcase their final year projects at an international exhibition in London.

04/07/2012 - Coaching base to offer support and development during the Olympics
Some of Great Britain's most prominent coaches, including Jessica Ennis' coach Toni Minichiello, will come together during the 2012 London Olympic Games to share their knowledge and celebrate the expertise that coaches bring to international sport.

28/06/2012 - Researchers seek feedback from first time mothers-to-be
New research conducted by Leeds Metropolitan University's Faculty of Health and Social Sciences has exposed a stark "invisibility" of the pregnant body in many fashion and beauty magazines.

27/06/2012 - Launch of the Vocational Diploma in Interpreting
Interpreters looking to enhance their skills by getting to grips with cultural differences and etiquette can do so online via Leeds Metropolitan University's School of Languages.

22/06/2012 - Professor joins Prime Minister in tourism book collaboration
A Leeds Metropolitan University tourism expert has contributed to a ground breaking new book along with the Prime Minister of Bhutan and Virgin Group chairman Sir Richard Branson.

14/06/2012 - BMI may underestimate true extent of childhood obesity problem, study reveals
Childhood obesity prevalence data based on Body Mass Index (BMI) may be providing inaccurate estimates of the current obesity epidemic and associated health risks, according to new research by Leeds Metropolitan University, published in Obesity journal.

11/06/2012 - Art showcase launched at Leeds Met
More than 500 Leeds Metropolitan University Art, Architecture and Design students are currently exhibiting their work in their final year degree show.

07/06/2012 - Professor ponders politics and ethics at the Rose Bowl
Politics expert, Professor Paul Blackledge, is to deliver his inaugural lecture at our University on Wednesday 13 June.

04/07/2012 - Research Institute launched at Leeds Met
A new Institute undertaking contemporary research into the areas of sport, physical activity and leisure has been launched at our University.

01/06/2012 - Faraday Centre for Retail Excellence launched at Leeds Metropolitan University
A centre that will inform retail consumer behaviour has been launched at Leeds Metropolitan University.

31/05/2012 - Students celebrate silver screen success
Leeds Metropolitan University film school students received the red carpet treatment when they came together for the screenings of their final year projects.

30/05/2012 - New book puts the spotlight on inequalities in PE
Academics at our University have explored the challenges of providing positive experiences of PE and youth sport and giving all young people the opportunity to live healthily, whatever their social and cultural backgrounds, in a new book.

29/05/2012 - Thousands raised for disadvantaged students
A family carnival day held at the home of the rugby league World Champions has raised thousands of pounds for Leeds Metropolitan University outreach work and students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

29/05/2012 - Study shows how lecturers can shine for students
Lecturers can use their voices and reputation to influence students' behaviour towards them, according to new research by our University, University of Chichester and the University of Winchester, published in Teaching in Higher Education journal.

29/05/2012 - Leeds Met is first class for the environment
Our University has been awarded a first class degree in People & Planet's annual green league table for the sixth year in a row, making it one of the greenest universities in the UK.

28/05/2012 - Students aim higher with Fiyah!
Four business-savvy students from Leeds Metropolitan University have turned their final year degree project into the launch of a must-have magazine for Yorkshire.

25/05/2012 - It's not too late to change career with Leeds Met open day
Leeds Metropolitan University will host an open evening at the Rose Bowl on Thursday 31 May for those interested in studying for postgraduate and professional qualifications.

24/05/2012 - Are we all mad? Or are we suffering from 'humania'?
Is it possible that we are all mad? Psychologist Steve Taylor thinks that we are and his new book, Back to Sanity: Healing the Madness of our Minds, published on Monday 25 June, suggests that the human race is in fact suffering from 'humania'.

23/05/2012 - Funding boost lets northern arts network go national
Researchers at Leeds Metropolitan University have received new funding from Arts Council England to develop their successful network for increasing participation and engagement in the arts.

21/05/2012 - Flexible weekend courses to be launched at Leeds Met
Leeds Metropolitan University is set to launch an innovative new suite of part time study courses, enabling students to gain a selection of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees on a weekend.

22/05/2012 - Charity zip wire challenge
Adrenalin junkies and sports fans will hurtle down a zip wire to raise funds for Leeds Metropolitan University students from disadvantaged backgrounds this weekend.

22/05/2012 - Lecturer charts literary history of class and capitalism
A new book by an academic at our University that examines American literature in the context of the turbulent nineteenth-century economy is set to be published by the Oxford University Press on Thursday 31 May.

22/05/2012 - Enterprising students win awards for new businesses
Two students at Leeds Metropolitan University have been awarded the University's inaugural Vice Chancellor's Enterprise Scholarships, worth £3,000 each, to help them take their business ideas forward.

23/05/2012 - Lecture to launch Faraday Centre for Retail Excellence
Professor Cathy Barnes will deliver an inaugural lecture to celebrate the launch of the Faraday Centre for Retail Excellence at Leeds Metropolitan University.

21/05/2012 - Sports student honoured as Olympic Torchbearer
A Leeds Metropolitan University sports student has been chosen as one of the elite few to carry the Olympic torch through her home city.

18/05/2012 - Language students talk their way to success
Students studying evening language courses at Leeds Metropolitan University were honoured for their outstanding work at a celebration event.

18/05/2012 - Creative showcase of student success
Final year Creative Technologies students at Leeds Metropolitan University are set to celebrate as their degree projects are showcased.

17/05/2012 - Fashion show to raise funds for Indian charities
Student fashionistas from Leeds Metropolitan University will take to the catwalk next week to raise funds for an annual volunteering trip to India.

15/05/2012 - Music and media mused in new book
Dr Peter Mills's new book exploring the history of popular music in the media through interviews with some of the country's most prominent music journalists and practitioners, including former Smash Hits editor, Mark Ellen, is published this month.

15/05/2012 - Students set for Lift Off
Performing Arts students will this week launch the second annual Lift Off Festival at Leeds Metropolitan University.

14/05/2012 - Students to create diabetes support tool
A pilot project to help students with type 1 diabetes to manage their condition is underway at Leeds Metropolitan University.

11/05/2012 - Leeds Met scores safety hat-trick
Our University has achieved a Gold award in the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Occupational Health and Safety Awards for the third year running.

11/05/2012 - The Leeds Gold Business programme is unveiled at the Rose Bowl
A number of high profile speakers attended an event at the Rose Bowl this week to unveil a programme designed to inspire and support local businesses to think about how international trade and investment can help them grow their business.

10/05/2012 - Sporting stars turn out for student-led Paralympic festival
Olympic hopeful Jessica Ennis and Leeds Rhinos players Lee Smith and Luke Ambler brought some sporting star quality to a Paralympic style festival organised by Leeds Metropolitan University students.

04/05/2012 - Charity Fun Run to be held at our University
Our University is set to host the brand new annual 5km Carnegie Fun Run for staff, students and the community to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

04/05/2012 - Shaping the future in events
Events businesses are invited to a networking showcase hosted by Leeds Metropolitan University and the Yorkshire Events Network (YEN).

04/05/2012 - Students showcase their computing skills
Final year Computing students at Leeds Metropolitan University will present their innovative course projects at a Showcase on Tuesday 8 May at the University's Rose Bowl.

04/05/2012 - Green fingered students share recipe for success
When it comes to growing vegetables and designing neighbourhood gardens - landscape architecture students at Leeds Metropolitan University are no couch potatoes.

01/05/2012 - Students awarded travel scholarships
Five Leeds Metropolitan University students have been celebrating their success at the 19th annual Edna Lumb Travel Prize Awards.

25/04/2012 - Report seeks to strengthen Chinese business links
A report which highlights growth opportunities for education and businesses in Yorkshire with an interest in China is set to be launched by Leeds Metropolitan University.

24/04/2012 - Leeds Met health experts to present to Members of European Parliament
Staff from the Centre for Men's Health at our University are set to present a report detailing the health challenges facing men across Europe MEPs and key European decision-makers at the European Parliament in Brussels this week.

23/04/2012 - International Representatives' Conference - Your business is our business!
As we celebrated St George's Day, we also welcomed over 40 of our international representatives from around the world to a week-long conference at our Leeds' campuses.

23/04/2012 - World class squash court opens at Leeds Metropolitan
The official opening of Leeds Metropolitan University's new squash court, will be marked with a match featuring world number one James Willstrop on Wednesday April 25.

20/04/2012 - Conference set to bring together the arts and sport
A conference exploring the relationship between sport and the arts has been announced by Leeds Metropolitan University.

20/04/2012 - Students set for success as they launch online record label
Two Leeds Metropolitan University students are ready to take the music world by storm after turning their final year degree project into an independent online record label.

18/04/2012 - Educational research centre to promote social justice
A new research centre bringing together academic experts in education and social justice is to be launched at Leeds Metropolitan University on Wednesday 2 May.

18/04/2012 - Event to prepare local business for the next generation
Business leaders across Yorkshire are being invited to the first Mobile and Apps in Marketing Conference at our University on Wednesday 4 July.

17/04/2012 - International language conference lands in Leeds
An international conference exploring research and experience in language teaching is to be held at our University on Wednesday 5 and Thursday 6 September 2012.

16/04/2012 - Professor and Reader vacancies
The Carnegie Faculty is seeking to appoint a number of Professors and Readers to further enhance our research profile in this area of study.

16/04/2012 - Researchers to document theatre reinvention
Researchers at Leeds Metropolitan University have been commissioned by West Yorkshire Playhouse to document and evaluate a £1.5million re-organisation of the theatre's business.

12/04/2012 - Ambassador to deliver sporting chance lecture
The former British Ambassador in Ethiopia is to set to deliver a lecture at Leeds Metropolitan University.

12/04/2012 - Student safety campaign recruits Keith the Thief
Streetwise students from Leeds Metropolitan University have created an unusual suspect to be the face of their anti-robbery campaign.

11/04/2012 - Paradise Lost and found at Leeds Metropolitan
Artistic ideals of Sri Lanka's tropical beauty and memories marking the horrors of the island's civil war collide in a new exhibition opening at Leeds Metropolitan University on Friday April 13.

11/04/2012 - Diabetes research reveals inconsistencies in care
Research undertaken by Leeds Metropolitan University and funded by NHS Diabetes has highlighted discrepancies between type 1 diabetes services in Yorkshire and the Humber.

11/04/2012 - Expert to tackle Chilean tourism project
The expertise of tourism researchers from Leeds Metropolitan University has been called upon by the Chilean government.

10/04/2012 - Masculinity increases pain threshold, study reveals
Leeds Metropolitan University researchers have discovered that those who consider themselves more masculine are less sensitive to pain than those of average masculinity or high femininity.

10/04/2012 - Study reveals that coaches could be key to anti-doping
A study by Leeds Metropolitan University researchers has revealed that more needs to be done to educate coaches about both the harmful effects of doping and its governance.

05/04/2012 - 24/7 library celebrates ten years of excellence
Libraries and Learning Innovation at Leeds Metropolitan University has been recognised for its excellent customer service for the tenth consecutive year.

04/04/2012 - Skiing brothers take double Gold
Two brothers studying at Leeds Metropolitan University are celebrating after winning gold medals at both the British Freeski Championships and the British University Slopestyle Championships.

29/03/2012 - Porritt launches Sustainability Institute at Leeds Met
A centre that will promote environmental improvements and undertake research into reducing the impact of the built environment has been launched at Leeds Metropolitan University.

02/04/2012 - Relevance of religion in youth revealed
Religion plays a significant part in many young people's lives, according to the latest research by Leeds Metropolitan, Brunel and Middlesex Universities.

30/03/2012 - Lancaster named as England coach
Former Leeds Met Student Stuart Lancaster has been appointed as permanent head coach of England Rugby Union team.

30/03/2012 - Web of folktales unravelled by academic
The first book to trace the journey of Jamaican folk hero, Anansi the trickster spider, has been published by a Leeds Metropolitan University academic.

27/03/2012 - Thyme for a more natural cure to acne
Herbal remedies could be the most naturally effective way to treat acne, suggests new research from Leeds Metropolitan University.

26/03/2012 - Leeds Metropolitan's goal for Twickenham glory
Women's rugby players at Leeds Metropolitan University are getting ready to hit the ground running on Wednesday 28 March when they will take to the pitch at Twickenham in a bid to retain their national student title.

26/03/2012 - Leeds Metropolitan professor scoops international award
A Leeds Metropolitan professor has won an international award for his pioneering research into men's health in Europe.

03/01/2012 - Scholarships announced for talented Yorkshire athletes
Sporting scholarships to honour one of athletics' best-known coaches have been announced by Leeds Metropolitan University

08/02/2012 - New Director of Quality Assurance
Mark Wainman will be joining our University as our first Director of Quality Assurance on 5 March.

12/03/2012 - Retail expert joins Leeds Metropolitan
Dr Cathy Barnes has joined Leeds Metropolitan University as Professor of Retail Innovation and Director of the Faraday Centre for Retail Excellence.

04/01/2012 - Community spaces brought to life at Leeds Met
Garden Art and Design students at Leeds Metropolitan University are to present an exhibition of work designed for use in the local community on Tuesday 17 January at the University's Broadcasting Place.

10/01/2012 - Double-jointed footballers have more injuries
Football players with "hypermobile" joints have a higher injury risk than their less flexible teammates, a Leeds Metropolitan University study reveals.

19/01/2012 - Panto pops up in the Light
Performing Arts students from Leeds Metropolitan University are set to present their own unique take on a traditional pantomime in Leeds city centre this weekend.

18/01/2012 - Student builds successful career with national award
A Leeds Metropolitan University student has been awarded the prestigious Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) national student prize 2012.

10/01/2012 - The Inaugural Lecture of Professor Patrick Duffy
Professor of Sport Coaching, Patrick Duffy, delivered his inaugural lecture on '(Sport) Coaching: blinded or blended in a changing world?' on 24 January.

24/01/2012 - Open day opens doors to career progression
Leeds Metropolitan University will host an open evening at the Rose Bowl on Tuesday 7 February for those interested in studying for postgraduate and professional qualifications.

24/01/2012 - Study reveals limitations of drug testing policy
A study by researchers at Leeds Metropolitan University has found that drugs testing alone is not an effective deterrent in preventing athletes from taking performance-enhancing substances.

24/01/2012 - Queen Square Wellness Centre celebrates five years
Students training at Leeds Metropolitan University's Wellness Centre are celebrating five years of practising at the forefront of holistic therapy excellence.

27/01/2012 - Health professor shortlisted for international award
A Leeds Metropolitan University professor has been shortlisted for an international award following his pioneering research into men's health in Europe.

27/01/2012 - New economic opportunities will help future proof the meetings industry
Focusing on new economies, emerging industries as well as consumer and business values will be key to success in the longer term for the meetings and hospitality industry, according to researchers from Leeds Met.

31/01/2012 - Boost your business with new Leeds Met scheme
A pioneering new programme at Leeds Metropolitan University has been launched to create graduate employment and promote collaboration between Leeds universities and local business.

08/02/2012 - Children get a taste of China at Leeds Met
School children from across the region celebrated the year of the dragon at Leeds Metropolitan University this week as they learnt about Chinese culture and language.

06/02/2012 - Events manager scoops student star prize
A student at Leeds Metropolitan University has become the first to be awarded the coveted Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO) Student Award at St Paul's Cathedral in London.

08/02/2012 - Cecily's collaborative creations set to be online hit
A Leeds Metropolitan University Law graduate is celebrating the launch of her online skincare company, Sweet Cecily's, which began its life on Facebook.

13/02/2012 - New director of services for students at Leeds Metropolitan
Alison Egan has joined Leeds Metropolitan University as Director of Services for Students.

14/02/2012 - The ski's the limit for student brothers
Two brothers studying at Leeds Metropolitan University are hitting the slopes of Switzerland next month, hoping for their skiing careers to take off as they compete against each other at The British Freeski Championships.

14/02/2012 - Music journalist to give guest lecture at Leeds Metropolitan
Guardian columnist, novelist and BBC broadcaster Laura Barton, who has interviewed celebrities including superstar Lady Gaga, is to deliver a guest lecture at Leeds Metropolitan University on Wednesday 22 February.

09/02/2012 - Himalayan team to share expedition highlights
A team of staff and students from Leeds Metropolitan University will share their experiences following an intrepid research expedition to the Himalayas.

21/02/2012 - Systematic review of peer interventions to improve health in prisons
An academic team based at the Institute for Health and Wellbeing at Leeds Metropolitan University has been awarded funding to examine peer education and peer support interventions in prisons.

22/02/2012 - Business boost for budding entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurial graduates from Leeds Metropolitan University are being offered the chance to transform their business idea into reality with a £3,000 scholarship

09/03/2012 - Everything but the Girl star in conversation with Leeds Met lecturer
Musician, songwriter and former pop star, Ben Watt will discuss his career and the future of the music industry at Leeds Metropolitan University on Wednesday 29 February.

28/02/2012 - Lecture to confront social inequality in schools
Confronting social inequality in schools will be top of the agenda as the guest speaker is announced for the Winifred Mercier 2012 public lecture.

06/03/2012 - Events student selected to sit on industry panel
A Leeds Metropolitan Events Management student has been selected as a panellist to sit alongside industry experts at an international event in London on Thursday, March 8.

07/03/2012 - Sustainability Institute to be launched at Leeds Met
A centre that will promote environmental improvements and undertake research into reducing the impact of the built environment is to be launched at Leeds Metropolitan University.

05/03/2012 - New marketing director at Leeds Metropolitan
Leeds Metropolitan University has appointed Deborah Green, former Chief Executive of Marketing Leeds, as Director of Marketing.

01/03/2012 - Leeds's pop history re-played
Pop music in Leeds from the early twentieth century to 2012 will be discussed and debated at a unique history event at Leeds Metropolitan University on Saturday 24 March

05/03/2012 - Arts bursary to honour memory of Leeds schoolgirl
An arts bursary to support students from disadvantaged backgrounds has been launched by Leeds Metropolitan University in memory of nine-year-old Yorkshire schoolgirl Shamirah Grant.

21/02/2012 - Systematic review of peer interventions to improve health in prisons
An academic team based at the Institute for Health and Wellbeing at Leeds Metropolitan University has been awarded funding to examine peer education and peer support interventions in prisons.

23/02/2012 - Everything but the Girl star in conversation with Leeds Met lecturer
Musician, songwriter and former pop star, Ben Watt will discuss his career and the future of the music industry at Leeds Metropolitan University on Wednesday 29 February.

17/02/2012 - Himalayan team to share expedition highlights
A team of staff and students from Leeds Metropolitan University will share their experiences following an intrepid research expedition to the Himalayas.