Entries by Abbie McGurk

5,000 trees planted at the Brownlee Triathlon Centre

Last updated on 25 May 2021

Last updated on 25 May 2021 University of Leeds and the Environment Agency plant 5000 trees at the Brownlee Triathlon Centre as part of natural measures to reduce flood risk. The University of Leeds in partnership with the Environment Agency have planted more than 5000 trees at the University’s Brownlee Triathlon Centre to reduce flood […]

Local and Community History Month 2021

Last updated on 21 May 2021

Last updated on 21 May 2021 May is Local and Community History Month. To celebrate, we’ve collated a collection of old photographs of campus to help increase awareness of local history. The Bains Wing/Great Hall Construction started on The Great Hall in 1884 and took 10 years to complete. Along with Clothworkers Buildings and Baines […]

Summer opening for Sir William Henry Bragg Building

Last updated on 21 May 2021

Last updated on 21 May 2021 There are just a few months to go now before doors open into the Sir William Henry Building. Construction on the new development completed in April and fit out work is now underway. This is a major stage of the building and involves significant amounts of research equipment, existing […]

New artwork announced for the Esther Simpson Building

Last updated on 31 March 2021

Last updated on 31 March 2021 A new artwork sculpture titled “To leaf is to learn” has been commissioned and will be placed on the Esther Simpson Building in the coming months. ‘To leaf is to learn.’ These are the somewhat cryptic words emblazoned across an exciting new artwork poised to take centre stage in […]

Creating your home study or home working haven

Last updated on 25 January 2021

Last updated on 25 January 2021 Whilst many of us are currently working and studying off-campus, it is important to have a workspace or study area set up to create a happy and comfortable environment. Penny Tiffney, University Interior Designer, talks more on creating calm, comfortable and inspiring working environments at home. “I have had […]

Major milestones in sight for 2021

Last updated on 9 December 2020

Last updated on 9 December 2020 Here at Campus Developments, the team are beginning to gear up for Spring 2021 celebrations that will take place to mark major capital development milestones at the Faculty of Biological Sciences and the Sir William Henry Bragg Building. Over the last few months, and despite the difficulties that have […]

There’s only one-way

Last updated on 8 December 2020

Last updated on 8 December 2020 Lifton Place and Cromer Terrace will soon be heading in a new direction once work begins on a new scheme to create a one-way contra flow system in that area. Currently in the vicinity of Lifton Place and Cromer Terrace the Esther Simpson building is being constructed and when […]

Creating a campus for everyone

Last updated on 18 November 2020

Last updated on 18 November 2020 A key aim for the University is to have a campus that is accessible for everyone. The Facilities Directorate has been working hard to improve the accessibility of existing areas of campus, as well as to make equality of access a top consideration in the planning of new buildings. […]

Changes to parking on campus

Last updated on 6 October 2020

Last updated on 6 October 2020 From 7 September, free parking on campus will come to an end and a temporary permit system will be introduced. If you plan to park on campus or hold an existing permit, please follow this guidance. For colleagues planning their commute to campus, we are enhancing active travel provisions, […]

Cycle Awareness Campaign – 7 and 8 October

Last updated on 20 September 2019

Last updated on 20 September 2019 Security Services, in partnership with West Yorkshire Police and Leeds City Connect, will launch a new cycle campaign in October aimed at promoting bike security to new students in Leeds. Security Services will be promoting two strands of cycle safety and security. For just £20 students can buy: a […]