My Leeds Story

Trauma surgeon Dr Moez Zeiton (Medicine 2009) travels to war zones to use his skills where they are needed most. But he never expected to treat similar injuries back home in Manchester. In the latest episode of My Leeds Story, he reflects on his experiences as a doctor on the front line.

BBC Russia editor Steve Rosenberg (Russian 1991) has had quite a year. In this candid interview he speaks about living under threat from the Russian regime, preparing to interview Europe's last dictator, how Leeds shaped his career, and the year that changed Russia for ever.

TV and digital broadcast producer Joe Mason discusses his part in turning around the UK’s fortunes in Eurovision

Sam Dickinson (Sports Science and Physiology 2019) returns from the Commonwealth Games 2022 with a gold medal from the triathlon mixed relay.We hear Sam’s reaction in our latest episode of My Leeds Story, as he talks us through the race for gold.

In this updated edition of My Leeds Story, Mark is once again in conversation with Matthias Maurer, an astronaut with the European Space Agency. They discuss Matthias’s upcoming mission to the International Space Station, explore the impact Leeds had on his journey to becoming an astronaut, and reflect on the value of international collaboration.

Deputy Chair of British Rowing Kate O’Sullivan (Mineral Engineering 1985) first stepped into a boat in Roundhay Park in 1981. She has gone on to participate, coach and lead in the sport for 40 years. After changing the fortunes of rowers at all levels, from Olympians to first-timers, Kate has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in recognition of her contributions.In our latest podcast episode, we caught up with Kate to discuss her time rowing at Leeds, her love of the sport, and British prospects ahead of Tokyo 2020.

In our latest podcast episode, author Lucy Clayton (English Literature 2003) draws on years of experience to answer your career questions.We also hear from Lucy’s mentee, theatre and performance student Hannah Rooney, as they discuss their mentoring relationship, and the importance of mentoring in both their career paths.

Olivia Strong MBE (Politics and Sociology 2015) has jogged all her life. But in March 2020, as lockdown hit the UK, her usual loop took her on a very different path altogether. In this edition of our My Leeds Story podcast, Ed speaks to the founder of Run For Heroes about the story behind the record-breaking campaign (Run 5k, Donate £5, Nominate 5), her time at Leeds – including jogging around Hyde Park, and trips to the Yorkshire Dales – and her latest fundraising initiative: 5k May. 

At the University of Leeds we have a shared commitment to work together to make a positive global impact. But for one former Leeds student, his influence is truly out of this world.In this special edition of My Leeds Story, Mark is in conversation with Matthias Maurer, an astronaut with the European Space Agency. They discuss Matthias’s upcoming mission to the International Space Station, explore the impact Leeds had on his journey to becoming an astronaut, and reflect on the value of international collaboration.

In this episode, Ed is in conversation with international development graduate Joy Akinsanmi. They discuss the challenges Joy faced at Leeds, including her experience of culture shock, her year abroad in Ghana, and the major heart operation she underwent during her placement year. We find out how she managed to not just keep going, but achieve a first-class degree.