My Leeds Story

Advancement at Leeds
My Leeds Story

In this podcast, you can hear stories from before, during and after your time at Leeds from fellow alumni who have gone on to make a world of difference.

  1. 12/09/2022

    Moez Zeiton: Caring on the front line

    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.

    18 min

  2. 12/05/2022

    Steve Rosenberg: Moscow calling

    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.

    33 min

  3. 08/22/2022

    Eurovision: One Leeds graduate’s road to success in the song contest

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

    17 min

  4. 08/12/2022

    Sam Dickinson: The race to Commonwealth gold

    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.

    14 min
  5. Matthias Maurer revisited: From Leeds to the International Space Station

    10/08/2021

    Matthias Maurer revisited: From Leeds to the International Space Station

    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.

    36 min

  6. 07/09/2021

    Kate O’Sullivan: A rowing passion born in Leeds

    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.

    23 min

  7. 06/11/2021

    Lucy Clayton: How to go to work

    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.

    46 min

  8. 05/19/2021

    Olivia Strong: A £7 million idea

    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.

    29 min
See All (15)

About

In this podcast, you can hear stories from before, during and after your time at Leeds from fellow alumni who have gone on to make a world of difference.

Information

  • Creator
    Advancement at Leeds
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2023 Advancement at Leeds
  • Show Website
    My Leeds Story

To listen to explicit episodes, sign in.

Stay up to date with this show

Sign in or sign up to follow shows, save episodes, and get the latest updates.
Select a country or region

Africa, Middle East, and India

Asia Pacific

Europe

Latin America and the Caribbean

The United States and Canada