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We were delighted to welcome HRH the Princess of Wales to our campus. The Princess attended a lecture from the Childhood Studies degree programme before sitting down for a conversation with the programme leader and final-year students about the #ShapingUs campaign.
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It's a quiet, wintry morning on campus, but our campus ducks still appreciate the company.
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Peregrine update 👇. Bird netting was removed this morning from the Parkinson Tower, in line with updated advice from the RSPB and other wildlife experts, and having obtained the required licence from Natural England.
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Peregrine update 👇. We are urgently arranging for the netting and other deterrents to be removed from the Parkinson Tower, seeking expert advice on how and when this should be done so as to minimise further disturbance to the peregrines.
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Yesterday, former Rugby League player Kevin Sinfield received an honorary degree as part of this year’s graduation ceremonies 🎓. Sinfield spent his professional playing career with the @leedsrhinos and is recognised as one of the most successful players in Super League history.
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We're pleased to unveil the latest project in our series of campus developments, introducing an innovative new pathway for staff and students to leave the Roger Stevens building.
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@rnicolexx This image is fake. None of the social media team have had any contact with this individual and we have alerted the relevant teams. We stand by the Black community and absolutely do not condone racism in any form.
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@BA3L338 Hi,. Thank you for sending this. My team has not had any contact with this individual, and this screenshot is fake. We have alerted the relevant teams. We stand by the Black community and absolutely do not condone racism in all it's forms. Kind Regards.
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“I don’t want you to listen to me, I want you to listen to the science.” @GretaThunberg: A Year to Change the World streams from today at 9pm on BBC One. It features Leeds scientists from @EnvLeeds, including @AndyShep_CPOM and @jillian_anable.
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Best of luck to the @LeedsAlumni team!.
On @BBCTwo tonight at 8.30 I’m captaining the mighty @UniversityLeeds in the second semi-final against the doughty @ucl.
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Our engineers and @LeedsHospitals have developed a fix to turn sleep apnoea machines into ventilators. Estimates indicate thousands of similar devices across the #NHS and rapid modification could significantly increase respiratory support availability ⬇️. #COVID19 #unisupport
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On World Children’s Day we’re shining a spotlight on the work the School of Education does towards positively changing the future for children and young people 🍼. Watch our video that was previewed at @BabyWeekUK and find out more 👇
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🚨Campus Duck Tours are now taking place - if you see one, please let them pass and maintain social distancing as they look around🚨.
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Salma al-Shehab:. We are deeply concerned to learn of the recent development in Salma’s case and are seeking advice on whether there is anything we can do to support her. Our thoughts remain with Salma, her family, and her friends among our close-knit community.
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We're proud to be University of the Year 2017, thanks to @thetimes @thesundaytimes Good University Guide #HelloLeeds
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We're marking #LGBTHistoryMonth by lighting up the Parkinson Building in full rainbow colours 🏳️🌈
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Leeds has been named the greenest university in the UK! 🌱🌿🍃.
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"In a dark place we find ourselves, and a little more knowledge lights our way." - Yoda. Happy May the 4th!
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An update for all current and prospective students ⬇️. Our campus will reopen in September. Everyone at Leeds has been working hard to adapt and support students, we're proud of their efforts but also, we're proud of you. Thank you for being patient and understanding. ❤️
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Important duck announcement: our friends at the Roger Stevens pond are back! 🦆
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To celebrate Channel 4 coming to #Leeds, we’re joining other iconic building by lighting the city yellow this evening 👍🏿📺
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Nina Gualinga, an Ecuadorian environmental and indigenous rights activist from the Kichwa community in Sarayaku, and prominent leader in social activism, has been awarded an honorary degree. #LeedsGrad
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We are honoured to be receiving a Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education today from the Prince of Wales. #celebratingexcellence
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It is strange and difficult time for the world and we need to support each other more than ever. Thank you to everyone who's been patient this week with us on social, and with friends, family, and all University staff. I hope this weekend is a little brighter for us all❤️☀️
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We have been made aware of a fake screenshot. This is a doctored image and no members of the social media team have had contact with this individual. We stand with the Black community because #BlackLivesMatter. Racism, in any form, has no place in our society.
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For anyone looking for a pick-me-up, this should *ahem* fit the bill🦆.
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Hello, admin here 👋 I took these photos of the University in 2019 on my film camera and thought it might be nice to share them with you. At the end of a long week I'm currently dreaming of a coffee in Roger Stevens, but still not missing the stairs! Have a good 'un ❤️
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Congratulations to all our new students. Welcome to Leeds! . #HelloLeeds #ALevelResultsDay2019
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@leedsbirder @UoLperegrine We're very grateful to all involved in yesterday's successful rescue of the peregrine and share everyone's relief that it appears unharmed by its experience. We acknowledge concern around the use of anti-pigeon measures and will be considering the use of netting in particular.
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In an ever-changing year, one thing stays the same: Christmas on campus.
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas on campus 🎄
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You may have seen that our favourite residents have returned to their home at the Roger Stevens pond. And they've brought some new family members too!. The 12 ducklings hatched last week under the eye of mum and older sister who have returned from nearby wetlands. Welcome back🦆
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Our spring cohort is settling in nicely over at the Roger Stevens pond @UoL_Sus 🦆 . 🔊 Sound on for top-tier tweets 🔊
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A brief reminder of how beautiful the campus is in spring. We'll be together again one day but for now, #StaySafe.
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Tonight we’re clapping for the hundreds of our staff and students volunteering with the #NHS, along with all doctors, nurses, carers and key workers keeping the country going. Campus is lit up blue for you 💙
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We know everyone loves Leeds in the snow, but sometimes it feels like this winter is never-ending. If you're looking for a reason to smile, know that this week marks the drawing out of the days with the sun setting after 5pm from now until October🌇
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Good evening. It's been a busy day here, and we've responded to lots of queries. There are plenty we haven't been able to get to yet, but I've asked the team to step away from the keyboards and get some rest. We're all in this together and we all want to help, so bear with us. ❤️.
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We know that our famous squiggly lines are a campus favourite, so we've added an extra wave to make them even more magnificent.
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We have been made aware of complaints about the behaviour of an individual who it is suggested has links to the University. We are investigating the matter further. Racism in any form is unacceptable and is not welcomed at our University.
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Happy May the 4th friends. If you’re on campus today and happen to see an AT-AT go by, just remember - your eyes can deceive you, don’t trust them!
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We are so lucky that our campus is part of such a beautiful city. Every season brings its own perspective, and all of them just as charming. What is your favourite season in Leeds? . 🌱☀️🍂❄️
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Massive well done to Jonathan Clements, Henry Gee @EndOfThePier @mrtimothyallen & @RevRichardColes with a fantastic win for @LeedsAlumni on #UniversityChallenge tonight – well done sirs! #victory.
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To the key workers who have been keeping the country going. Thank you for all that you are doing 💙
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Welcome to Professor Simone Buitendijk, who has been appointed as our next Vice-Chancellor.
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Wishing everyone a happy new year! 🎉. Here's to 2021. We hope your year is filled with peace, happiness, and good health ❤
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Congratulations to Edward Roberts whose design is now the official emblem for the Platinum Jubilee following a competition with @V_and_A and Buckingham Palace!. Edward is studying Graphic Design at @UoLDesign. Scroll for the @RoyalFamily thread on the inspiration behind it 👇 👑
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#COVID19 update ⬇️. From Monday 16 March we're transitioning to online learning and plan to deliver all lectures and non-practical classes online after the Easter break on 27 April. The University and main facilities, @UoLLibrary, @TheEdgeLeeds & residences will remain open.
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To all our staff, students, and alumni who celebrate, we wish you a happy and blessed #Ramadan
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It's been a busy weekend and we've done our best to answer as many questions as possible. I'm proud of the team, but also proud of how many of you are looking out for each other through a changing and difficult time. Thank you. We'll be back online tomorrow❤️
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Yesterday we were alerted to a doctored image that implied we were complicit with, and accepted, racism. This image is fake, and racism in any form has no place in society. Black lives matter. We have received many questions since then, answers below ⬇️.
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Congratulations to @FAHACS Fine Art student Abigail McGourlay, winner of @TheArtsSociety_’s Isolation Artwork Competition with this stunning self-portrait. She’ll be talking about her work @BBCWomansHour later this morning.
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Love is love. And what better way to celebrate #Valentines2019 than by lighting up Parkinson for #LGBTHM19? 🌈
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Happy #YorkshireDay! Whether you're from here, live here, or love it here - today's the day to celebrate our wonderful county. If you're honouring the occasion with an extra serving of Yorkshire Puddings, pouring a pint of @YorkshireTea or enjoying a day out, have a good ‘un.
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Love it or hate it, The Roger Stevens Building is an iconic feature of our campus. The Grade II listed building was designed by architects, Chamberlin, Powell and Bon, who also designed the Barbican Estate in London. 👇
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Wishing a happy and peaceful #EidMubarak to our staff, students, alumni and everyone celebrating #EidAlAdha. Our love goes out especially to those who are unable to celebrate with friends and family today. We'll be together again soon ❤️
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We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. In this time of national mourning, we extend our condolences and sympathies.
The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.
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A huge congratulations to students receiving their results today! . This year hasn't been easy, but your hard work and dedication has paid off. Wherever you are in the world, we hope you have a great day celebrating 🎉
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#RamadanMubarak We hope everyone who enters into this period of reflection and spiritual renewal stays healthy, safe and united - despite the current challenges we face. ❤️
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Winner of the Turner Prize in 2017, Lubaina Himid was one of the first artists involved in the UK's Black Art movement. She continues to create activist art which is shown in galleries worldwide, and is today recognised for her achievements with an honorary degree #LeedsGrad19
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We’re so excited that our Professor of Poetry Simon Armitage has been named the UK’s next #PoetLaureate.
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Designed in 1927 and completed in 1936, the Brotherton Library has stood the test of time and remains a favourite spot on campus. It's home to many of the University's three million books, and some exemplary art deco light fittings. 👇
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Thank you to @AliBrownleetri and @jonny_brownlee for all their support and a fantastic opening of the new Brownlee Centre and cycle circuit
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#EidMubarak to our staff, students, alumni and everyone celebrating Eid ul Fitr this week. We hope this Eid brings peace, prosperity, and happiness to your life.
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From next week we will be publishing weekly statistics of confirmed #COVID19 cases at the University. We are working with @PHE_uk who are confident we are collecting and processing data in the right way. Statistics will be on our website, and shared by @UniLeedsComms each week.
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Shaping Us is a new long-term campaign from The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood (@Earlychildhood) which aims to increase public understanding of the crucial importance of the first five years of a child’s life. Learn more here 👉
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Snow has blanketed Leeds overnight ❄️. Our asymptomatic #COVID19 test centre remains open, but it may take a little longer than usual today as some staff are snowed in 🥶. If you’re coming to campus, check again before you set off to make sure there hasn’t been any changes.
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From breathtaking arcades to hidden alleyways, Leeds is packed with incredible photo opportunities around every corner. Where's your favourite place to snap a photo in Leeds? 📸
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Happy Easter! To celebrate we usually spend ages trying to get a picture of the bunnies outside of @LeedsUniMusic, but while we #StayHome, here’s a round-up of the past few years snaps 🐰🥕
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Happy Holi! We hope that wherever you are, you are surrounded by the colours of spring 🌸🌼💐
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We're excited to welcome new students to our wonderful community this week. Let's all get to know each other. Using only a gif, what's your degree? . 👇.
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Unfortunately, trick or treating is not advised at the Parkinson building this evening following an incident in the R. L. Stine laboratory. Estates are working closely with our Experts from the Schools of Ufology and Extrasensory Perception to resolve the issue.
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Leeds is among the top 100 universities in the new QS World University Rankings 2019.
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Congratulations to the Class of 2020! . This moment is yours, we are so unbelievably proud of everything you have achieved ❤️. Welcome to our @leedsalumni community! . #LeedsGrad
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We're pleased to announce world-renowned poet Simon Armitage has been announced as our first Professor of Poetry
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NEW: In partnership with @LeedsUniUnion we’re committing to be a single-use plastic-free campus within the next 5 years: #2023PlasticFree
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So proud of our Lions! Especially Leeds’ own @Kalvinphillips, ‘the Yorkshire wall’, and this amazing squad who have made us dream. 🦁 ❤️ 🏴 . This evening remember to be respectful of our city and community and stay safe. #TogetherLeeds
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Congratulations to the class of 2020! Missing graduation pics in front of the Great Hall? @MollyPukes is here today to draw you in your graduation get-up, gown and all!. Comment below with a picture of you and your uni bestie, tell us what you graduated in and we'll do the rest!
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Happy New Year from Leeds! We wish you a peaceful and prosperous year ✨🎉🎆
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Happy New Year from the University of Leeds. We're wishing you all a healthy and prosperous 2020
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We're also pleased to confirm the slide will be made from 100% concrete.
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Admin here, hello👋. Last night I walked up to campus for the first time in a while. It's an oasis of calm in a busy city - the awkward desk in my lounge doesn't compare, really. Anyway, I thought you'd enjoy campus' hopeful greenery and animal friends this spring🐇🍃
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To support @LeedsPride and #50yearslegal, we're proudly flying the rainbow flag at the Parkinson building all weekend. Happy Pride, all!
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Season’s Greetings from all of us here at the University of Leeds
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The sun is out and while people are adjusting to life in lock-down, many of our staff who are doctors, nurses and health professionals are volunteering to help with @NHSuk and @LeedsHospitals . From the socially-distanced social media team, THANK YOU. ❤️💙💚
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Happy #YorkshireDay!. What's your favourite thing about Yorkshire? (Apart from us obviously)
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