The sound of Leeds

Forever Leeds is the podcast for everyone who has studied at the University. Here are some of the alumni who have featured so far...

Chris Pine

For blockbuster Hollywood actor Chris Pine (JYA English 2001), a barbecue at his Brudenell Road home was the “glorious cap to a great year”.

Bill Bruford

Celebrated drummer Bill Bruford (Economics and Sociology student 1968) recalls leaving Leeds to join a new rock band called Yes.

Amanda Blanc

For Amanda Blanc (MBA 1999), Group CEO of Aviva and Women in Finance Champion, “the Leeds experience opened my eyes to what was possible”.

Martine Croxall

TV journalist Martine Croxall (Geography 1990) tells how she accessed a nightclub through a trap door in the Merrion Centre.

Neil Cross (English and Theology 1994, MA English 1995) speaks about the conflicting forces that led to his television series Luther, starring Idris Elba.

Mountaineer Kenton Cool (Geological Sciences 1994, Hon LLD 2018) spoke just after his record-breaking 16th ascent of Mount Everest.

Superstar podcaster Pandora Sykes (English 2009) reminisces about waking up early to buy the first iPhone in Leeds.

Did the 60s swing in Leeds? Bestselling author Helen Rappaport (Russian 1970, Hon DLitt 2017) has tales to tell. A Lloyds Bank director, Fiona Cannon OBE (English 1985), credits Leeds for awakening her passion for equality.

And, from campus, you’ll hear the flurry of student life, gain insight from leading researchers and hear fascinating stories from the University’s past.

Listen to Forever Leeds

The podcast is produced monthly and also includes in-depth interviews on world-leading research being done at Leeds, and news on upcoming events.

Listen at Foreverleeds.captivate.fm, or search Forever Leeds wherever you get your podcasts.