Leeds Trinity Alumni

03/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Trinity Sunday Fun Day at the weekend, we hope you had a great time and enjoyed the opportunity to reminisce on your time with us 🧡

01/06/2026

29/05/2026

Congratulations, Bex! ⭐

A Leeds Trinity alumna (Primary Education with Subject Studies in English, 2009), Bex is a true leader in her field and has done such great work in schools, and with her charity Zarach, to support young people and help them realise their potential.

We've no doubt she will continue to inspire children in her new role as Chancellor of Leeds Children's University 🧡

Bex Wilson, an education leader and the founder of Zarach, a West Yorkshire-based charity aiming to end child bed poverty, has been named Chancellor of Leeds Children’s University, a social mobility initiative led by Leeds Trinity University aiming to inspire a love for learning in children.

Alongside her charity work, Bex has over 15 years’ experience in education in Leeds and is passionate about supporting young people to realise their potential. The University awarded her an Honorary Fellowship for her services to education in 2025.

Her appointment reflects a shared commitment to improving outcomes for children and families across the Leeds City Region. Leeds Children’s University works with local schools, community groups, and families to provide inspiring learning opportunities both inside and outside of the classroom.

Find out more: https://www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/news/archive/2026/local-education-leader-appointed-chancellor-of-leeds-childrens-university-to-empower-young-learners.php

27/04/2026

Leeds Trinity University will always hold a special place in the hearts of Mike and Bridget Bryan 🧡

The couple were part of the first cohort of students in 1966 to study at Trinity College and All Saints College – the teacher training colleges from which the modern-day Leeds Trinity originated.

As the institution celebrates its 60th anniversary, Mike and Bridget have reflected on their time at college, and how the skills learnt prepared them for what would be successful and influential careers in education.

Read their story: https://www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/news/archive/2026/first-cohort-alumni-reminisce-on-transformative-trinity-and-all-saints-experience.php

16/04/2026

Leeds Trinity alumna Chelsey Ward, who graduated with a degree in Broadcast Journalism in 2018, has been nominated for the Radio Times Moment of the Year at the prestigious Audio and Radio Industry Awards (ARIAS) 👏

Chelsey now works as a Radio Presenter for BBC Yorkshire and has been recognised for bravely speaking on air about racial abuse she was subjected to last year – revealing the emotional impact it had on her.

Chelsey received a wave of support after sharing her account of the incident and prompted wider discussions about experiences of racial abuse, demonstrating the power of local radio to connect and support people.

To listen to the clip and vote for Chelsey, visit: https://www.radiotimes.com/audio/radio/arias-moment-of-the-year-2026-vote/

Voting closes on Friday 8 May, and the winner will be announced at the 2026 ARIAS on Thursday 21 May. Well done and good luck, Chelsey!

Leeds Trinity is striving to be an anti-racist university and aims to promote values of mutual respect and inclusivity in all its activities. The University recently became the first university in Yorkshire, and just the seventh nationally, to be awarded the Race Equality Charter Silver award by Advance HE, recognising its sustained commitment to race equity, diversity, and inclusion across all areas of university life. Last month, it also launched the Anti-Racist Scholar Collective – a network of more than 120 academics from over 80 institutions across the UK, Europe, and the United States – to help advance race equity, anti-racist scholarship, and social justice across higher education and wider society.

The Radio Times Moment of the Year award returns for another year – but who will win?

08/04/2026

Thank you to Television Production alumna Barbara Berczi, who is now part of the Broadcast Operations team at Premier League Productions, for making us aware of the IMG Graduate Scheme, which is available for the first time in over five years.

Ideal for graduates looking for a career in sport, the Scheme offers opportunities to work in areas including event management, brand partnerships, production, business development, and marketing. It also comes with purpose-built development plans, access to experienced mentors and career coaching, and the chance to build a valuable network of industry contacts.

Applications are open until Monday 13 April. If you’re interested and would like to apply or find out more, visit: https://www.img.com/careers/graduate-scheme?utm_source=img.com&utm_medium=homepage+banner&utm_campaign=IMG+Graduate+Scheme

05/04/2026

Happy Easter from everyone at Leeds Trinity University! 🐇

We hope you enjoy the long bank holiday weekend🌷

30/03/2026

Great to see the expertise of Leeds Trinity alumnus Dr Richard Simpson, who graduated with a degree in Sport and Exercise Sciences in 2017, quoted in this BBC Sport feature about whether someone can ever stop supporting their football team: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cgrlw1y802lo

In the piece, Dr Simpson, who is now a Lecturer in Psychology at Leeds Trinity, discusses the emotional bonds fans develop with their club, and how fandom can shape a person's identity.

Dr Simpson, whose research focuses on human flourishing in various sporting contexts, shared the insights on the 'More than Score' podcast, which is available to listen to here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0n8tygg