Blogs

AI is a feminist issue

Dr Nicky Danino explains gender equality challenges posed by the rise of artificial intelligence, for Women's History Month.

Written by Dr Nicky Danino

The meaning and practices of Ramadan

As the holy month of Ramadan starts, I would like my non-Muslim colleagues to know what Ramadan means to Muslims.

Written by Samar Haikal

Migration is not a threat. It’s human experience

Dr Laura De Pretto and Saira Mirza explore the psychology of migration in light of recent anti-migrant rhetoric emerging around the world.

Written by Dr Laura De Pretto and Saira Mirza

Movember, masculinities, and the work still to do

Dr Candice Whitaker calls for more awareness of the pressures men face, to mark Movember, a month dedicated to men's health.

Written by Dr Candice Whitaker

Tackling real-world sustainability challenges through interdisciplinary research

A new Leeds Trinity University research initiative is confronting one of the greatest challenges of our time: environmental sustainability.

Written by Dr Laura De Pretto

Professor Charles Egbu on finding opportunity in adversity, the power of education, and the state of race equity in HE

Vice-Chancellor Professor Charles Egbu shares his views on Black History Month, race equity in Higher Education and his journey so far.

Written by Professor Charles Egbu

Racism in higher education: From hard truths to narrowed gaps

Dr Syra Shakir and Dr Sean Walton explain the evidence-based anti-racist interventions at Leeds Trinity University, for Black History Month.

Written by Dr Syra Shakir and Dr Sean Walton

How to make a good first impression in the classroom: Research-based guidance to strengthen student-lecturer relationships

It may be an age-old adage, but the evidence really does support that first impressions do matter.

Written by Dr Helen Heaviside-Brown

Eid al-Adha: Reflection, Sacrifice, and Faith

Dr Javed Bashir reflects on the significance of Hajj and Eid al-Adha in building stronger communities united by shared values.

Written by Dr Javed Bashir

Celebrating achievements and preparing students for their next steps at the Degree Show

Kathryn Penny reflects on the Business, Computing and Digital Industries Degree Show 2025.

Written by Kathryn Penny

Vaisakhi: A festival of hope and faith

Jacob Thandi explains how his experience of celebrating Vaisakhi helped him understand and identify with the values of being Sikh.

Written by Jacob Thandi

How my internship within the Race Institute has helped me build lifelong skills

Uzair Qureshi, Counselling Psychology student, reflects on his experience working as an intern within Leeds Trinity's Race Institute.

Written by Uzair Qureshi

A handesh a day keeps the doctor away: Eid in the Miah household

Salik Miah offers an insight into how his family celebrate Eid ul-Fitr as British Bangladeshi Muslims.

Written by Salik Miah

Shakespeare, sonnets, and the role of poetry in recreating ideas

Oz Hardwick, Professor of Creative Writing, explores the role of poetry in recreating common themes, for World Poetry Day.

Written by Professor Oz Hardwick

Improving the welfare of gymnasts through pioneering research

The research is aiming to support the welfare of gymnasts by determining the physical impact of current training approaches.

Written by Archie McKenzie

My top three ADHD tools for a productive and peaceful life

Eliza Lita, Senior Corporate Communications Officer shares three tools that make life with ADHD easier, for Neurodiversity Celebration Week.

Written by Eliza Lita

How to inspire curiosity and make science fun for children

Dr Caroline Neuberg, a former geophysics teacher, offers her advice on engaging children and young people with science.

Written by Dr Caroline Neuberg

How we can work together to accelerate gender parity

Ahead of International Women's Day, Indica Norcup shares some practical steps that can help speed up progress towards gender parity.

Written by Indica Norcup

Fostering interfaith understanding: Ramadan and Lent as shared spiritual journeys

Ahead of the start of both Ramadan and Lent, Dr Javed Bashir explains the commonalities of the two religious practices.

Written by Dr Javed Bashir

Taking time to reflect with Wellbeing Week in the School of Psychology

The School of Psychology's first 'Wellbeing Week' promoted the importance of psychological and emotional wellbeing within higher education.

Written by Dr Chris Rowley

How my apprenticeship helped me empower and motivate my team

Nicola Stone shares how the Senior Leader Degree Apprenticeship has helped her empower her team at Airedale NHS Trust.

Written by Nicola Stone

The transformative impact of talking therapy

Sophie Rani Bannister, Wellbeing and Inclusion Specialist at Leeds Trinity, explains how attending therapy transformed her mental wellbeing.

Written by Sophie Rani Bannister

How Leeds Trinity is marking the sacred Jubilee Year

Jubilee Years, held once every 25 years, offer an invitation to celebrate the hope of Christian faith and renew relationships with God.

Written by Danielle Roman

Celebrating student work at Leeds Trinity’s first policing conference

Students presented their research projects to academics, policing leaders and professionals, external partners, and their peers.

Written by Jacob Thandi