Stuart Galbraith: from The Refectory to Live8
Since starting out promoting the likes of The Clash, Simple Minds and U2 at the University in the 1980s, live music event promoter Stuart Galbraith gone on to become one of the most successful and res...
17 Mar 29min
David Gedge: The Wedding Present
In this episode we’re joined by David Gedge - songwriter, lead singer, and guitarist in one of the University’s best loved bands, The Wedding Present.In 1985, David Gedge (Mathematics 1981) formed the...
7 Mai 202523min
Sir Keir Starmer: Leeds's first Prime Minister
On 5 July 2024 Sir Keir Starmer (Law 1985, Hon LLD 2012) - one of the University's most prominent alumnus - became the Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Sir Keir is the first Leeds...
5 Jul 202424min
Northern Ballet's Romeo & Juliet: Preserving the passion
Northern Ballet’s Romeo & Juliet has survived fire, flood and the changing fashions of more than three decades. Ahead of the 2024 revival of this classic production, we discover the turbulent tale beh...
29 Feb 202435min
Episode 14: Setting the standard for vegan ice cream with Dirk Mischendahl
Founder and director of Northern Bloc Dirk Mischendahl (Psychology 1995) is doing ice cream differently. He started out by making ice cream through the night and selling it from a van during the day. ...
26 Okt 202320min
Episode 13: Honorary graduates Anita Rani and Ondrej Krivanek
In this episode we’re joined by broadcaster Anita Rani (Broadcasting 2000) and physicist Ondrej Krivanek (Physics 1971), as they return to the University to receive honorary doctorates.Ondrej is a lea...
28 Jul 202319min
Episode 12: Naga Munchetty
Naga Munchetty is one of the most recognisable faces in the UK. Since 2014 she's been a regular presenter on BBC Breakfast, she's a presenter on 5 Live, but did you know the spark to embarking on her ...
21 Jul 202322min
Episode 11: Cystic Fibrosis Trust's Dr Keith Brownlee
This week we speak to Dr Keith Brownlee, Director of Medical Affairs at the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. Since graduating with a medical degree from Leeds in 1984, Dr Brownlee gained over 30 years’ experien...
13 Jul 202321min
