86017818-fdb7-58da-83a9-6f2cc802f549Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:03:21 +0000Captivate.fmAlex Reganhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/e7088032-5dae-4b23-ae5d-9d16907dadf3/square-image-1.jpgAlex ReganAlex ReganAudio narrations of feature articles from the 2026 edition of Leeds Magazine, the alumni magazine for the University of Leeds.https://leeds-magazine-breaking.captivate.fmfalseepisodicnopodcastFrom Kharkiv to LeedsThe Ukrainian refugee making the most of her scholarship at Leeds

]]>The Ukrainian refugee making the most of her scholarship at Leeds

]]>42e8eda5-baae-4dad-bc5f-a648ec71d93cSun, 14 Dec 2025 05:55:00 -050003:39falsefull111111Foot on the Biomedical AcceleratorAn unrivalled arsenal of imaging technologies is helping scientists and clinicians to turn discovery in the lab into new treatments for patients.  

]]>An unrivalled arsenal of imaging technologies is helping scientists and clinicians to turn discovery in the lab into new treatments for patients.  

]]>35f14219-9a5a-4c99-8e8d-f7e95863af62Sun, 14 Dec 2025 05:54:00 -050004:11falsefull110101Is a climate solution beneath our feet?Professor Dave Healy discusses whether a solution to our energy problems may lie just 100 metres underground.

]]>Professor Dave Healy discusses whether a solution to our energy problems may lie just 100 metres underground.

]]>ce3e946d-83a5-464d-b445-33566cd3f3adSun, 14 Dec 2025 05:53:00 -050004:31falsefull1991Calling the shotsAs the first female commentator on Match of the Day, sports broadcaster Jacqui Oatley MBE has paved the way for women in football.

]]>As the first female commentator on Match of the Day, sports broadcaster Jacqui Oatley MBE has paved the way for women in football.

]]>0732f421-2e34-4e7e-b29b-0136ab04306eSun, 14 Dec 2025 05:53:00 -050004:27falsefull1881The Duchess, the Chancellor, and the music teacherThe Duchess of Kent was the University’s longest-serving Chancellor, but during her tenure she also secretly became a primary school music teacher in Hull. 

]]>The Duchess of Kent was the University’s longest-serving Chancellor, but during her tenure she also secretly became a primary school music teacher in Hull. 

]]>11ae6782-8c6e-49e9-9d20-22e38b2053f7Sun, 14 Dec 2025 05:52:00 -050004:00falsefull1771Making the magic happenFor over 30 years, Jane Featherstone has been the driving force behind some of the best-loved programmes in television. Yet without a well-designed prospectus and a football legend, her life might be very different today.

]]>For over 30 years, Jane Featherstone has been the driving force behind some of the best-loved programmes in television. Yet without a well-designed prospectus and a football legend, her life might be very different today.

]]>50803366-4087-4e8b-aaff-eee63eb5f2b4Sun, 14 Dec 2025 05:50:00 -050005:44falsefull1661The roof is leakingResearchers have scaled new heights to show how climate change affects even the remotest areas of the planet. A team led by Professor Duncan Quincey travelled to the roof of the world to examine changing temperatures in the vast Khumbu Glacier, just below Mount Everest. 

]]>Researchers have scaled new heights to show how climate change affects even the remotest areas of the planet. A team led by Professor Duncan Quincey travelled to the roof of the world to examine changing temperatures in the vast Khumbu Glacier, just below Mount Everest. 

]]>3de0d662-57bc-4381-aba0-107c4dbfdf69Sun, 14 Dec 2025 05:50:00 -050002:06falsefull1551Changing the pathInspired by his time in Leeds, alumni volunteer Dr Sharique Ahmed Khan has opened access to education for underprivileged communities back home in India. 

]]>Inspired by his time in Leeds, alumni volunteer Dr Sharique Ahmed Khan has opened access to education for underprivileged communities back home in India. 

]]>f1e225a1-9b28-4747-a230-e2ef2c1e31b1Sun, 14 Dec 2025 05:49:00 -050004:34falsefull1441Suiting the action to the wordKhadijah Ibrahiim lost her undergraduate dissertation hours before the deadline. Receiving an honorary degree this summer proved a good deal less stressful.

]]>Khadijah Ibrahiim lost her undergraduate dissertation hours before the deadline. Receiving an honorary degree this summer proved a good deal less stressful.

]]>561a83f2-723d-42e1-8d01-242708ec4b4eSun, 14 Dec 2025 05:48:00 -050004:43falsefull1331Ireland's new presidentCatherine Connolly stormed to victory in the Irish presidential election in October. Leeds historian Dr Alan MacLeod discusses the importance of the Irish presidency, and why it is so significant in modern society. 

]]>Catherine Connolly stormed to victory in the Irish presidential election in October. Leeds historian Dr Alan MacLeod discusses the importance of the Irish presidency, and why it is so significant in modern society. 

]]>61a6108d-713d-49b7-a02f-e86bb2a8db27Sun, 14 Dec 2025 05:48:00 -050004:00falsefull1221Are we failing our children?Mark Mon-Williams discusses inequalities faced by young people in disadvantaged communities – and how research is helping policymakers address these critical issues.

]]>Mark Mon-Williams discusses inequalities faced by young people in disadvantaged communities – and how research is helping policymakers address these critical issues.

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