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Fresh Start Festival Activity Timetable 2023

Fresh Start Festival

Monday 30 January – Sunday 5 February After the incredible launch in January 2022, the Fresh Start Festival is set to return – a week of fun activities delivered collaboratively between the University and LUU. The Fresh Start Festival aims to bring the whole University community together, giving you the chance to make connections with […]

Para Athlete Fin Toner's Sporting Experience

Fin Toner Sport Scholar

Fin Toner is a sports scholar at the University of Leeds where he is a 4th year Masters student studying MSc Business Analytics & Decision Science. He currently plays wheelchair basketball and has started rowing this year for the university’s sports teams. We had the opportunity to speak with Fin about his sporting achievements, how […]

Winter Break Activity Timetable 2022

Staying In Leeds?

Our sports facilities on campus are open throughout the winter break and we have some great out of term activities lined up for you to get involved with. From a walking trip in Saltaire to indoor climbing sessions and exercise classes – there’s something for everyone. You can also get involved in our ‘12 days of […]

Festive season at The Edge! ❄️

Website header which says "tis the season to be healthy" illustrated with Christmas drawings. Festive season at The Edge

Staying in Leeds over the festive season? Stay healthy and keep moving at The Edge! Grab a seven day pass to The Edge for just £12, allowing you to stay active and do the exercise you enjoy over the holidays. The pass allows access to all of our facilities, including our newly refurbished gym and spin […]

12 Days of Winter Wellbeing Advent Calendar 2022

12 days of winter wellbeing advent calendar

A different kind of advent calendar- there’s something for everyone to help boost your mental and physical health this winter. Follow our 12 days of winter wellbeing advent calendar for some great ideas to give yourself a physical and mental boost this festive season. With options every day for mind & soul, body and lifestyle […]

Bodington Football Hub Officially Opens

Bodington Football Hub

Last Thursday Bodington Football Hub opened its doors officially and welcomed its main partners, The Football Foundation and Leeds City Council, alongside the contractors, and University and community football clubs that would be using the facility.  Located at Sports Park Bodington – part of the University of Leeds – the new hub is built in […]

Balancing Life 2022 Survey Results

Balancing Life

Results of Sport and Physical Activity’s (SPA) 2022 Balancing Life Survey results have been published, providing an insight into the activity and wellbeing levels of our University community. 1,000 staff and students took part in Balancing Life this year. Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete the survey. Key results A total […]

‘Golden Gateway’ plaques celebrate Commonwealth Games success

Jess Fullagar with Golden Gateway plaque

Two members of the Leeds Triathlon Centre, Jess Fullager and Georgia Taylor-Brown, have nominated the Brownlee Centre as their ‘Golden Gateway’; the place that had the most impact on their sporting journey on their way to the Commonwealth Games. Following this year’s successful Commonwealth Games, Team England have encouraged gold medal-winning athletes to nominate their […]

Leeds athletes & alumni at the Commonwealth Games

The Edge

This year, the Commonwealth Games are being hosted down the road in Birmingham. This has provided a unique experience for our volunteers, alumni and athletes as the Queen’s baton returns home after travelling the globe. There are both current athletes and Leeds alumni who are competing or are involved in the games, including; Mark England […]

Alternative spaces to train during the refurbishment

Edge from the outside

The fitness suite and spin studio will be closing from Wednesday 20 July for a major refurbishment and therefore members will no longer be able to access these spaces until the work is completed. In the meantime, we shall be providing alternative spaces for our members to train. We will be re-introducing a booking system […]