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Candid Conversations: Sport in Today’s World, Jane Nickerson

Jane Nickerson

Candid Conversations: Sport in Today’s World is a series exploring what sport looks like during the current season we are in. Sport is such an integral part of daily life: from general fitness and exercising, to keeping mentally healthy; socialising and creating community with others, and even just for the sake of enjoyment – be […]

Nutrition Myth 2: What is the best diet?

best diet nutrition myth

The field of nutrition is notorious for having conflicting ideas, opinions, and science. This has resulted in mass confusion about what to eat, how much to eat and when to eat it, in order to be healthy. This Nutrition Myth series aims to dispel some common myths around nutrition, whilst providing some simple universal tips […]

Nutrition Myth 1: Do you need to count calories?

nutrition myth food calories

The field of nutrition is notorious for having conflicting ideas, opinions, and science. This has resulted in mass confusion about what to eat, how much to eat and when to eat it, in order to be healthy. This Nutrition Myth series aims to dispel some common myths around nutrition, whilst providing some simple universal tips […]

Gryphons Festive Fun Run

George the gryphon hanging a bauble on a christmas tree

After the success of our first Gryphons Virtual Relay, we’re hosting another one, this time with a festive twist. 35 teams signed up last time, meaning over 200 people took part! The collective total distance ran was 950km – let’s see if we can beat that this time round.  Event Overview Clubs enter a team […]

Volunteer of the Month: Emily Coulson

Volunteer of the month Emily Coulson

Our volunteer of the month for November is Emily Coulson, who is on our Coach Scholar programme. She helps to coach the women’s football club by planning and delivering their weekly sessions at Sports Park Weetwood.    Which volunteering programme are you on & what does your role involve? On campus I am on the […]

Candid Conversations: Sport in Today’s World – Sports Scholar Joshua Iyalla

Joshua Illwya

Candid Conversations: Sport in Today’s World is a series exploring what sport looks like during the current season we are in. Sport is such an integral part of daily life: from general fitness and exercising, to keeping mentally healthy; socialising and creating community with others, and even just for the sake of enjoyment – be […]

Get Out, Get Active Virtual Winter Step Challenge for staff – w/c 7th December

walking step challenge

GOGA Winter Step Challenge for staff – w/c 7th December We’re excited to introduce our first ever virtual step challenge exclusively for staff members at Leeds. We are hoping that you will join us for our week-long step challenge from Monday 7th December to encourage you to move more this winter. Whether that’s going for […]

Asda CEO to take on Chair role for British Transplant Games in Leeds

British Transplant Games

Asda CEO Roger Burnley has announced he will take on the role as Chair for the Westfield Health British Transplant Games when the event comes to Leeds in 2021. The event, organised on behalf of the charity Transplant Sport, is a flagship event that aims to raise awareness of the life-saving benefits of transplantation. Transplant […]

Apple & cinnamon protein muffins

homemade protein muffins

Kate Petty, from the Health and Wellbeing team, shares another tasty recipe for you to try. These apple cinnamon protein muffins are great to grab and go, whether you have one for breakfast or as a healthy snack throughout the day! Apple & cinnamon protein muffins Prep time: 10 mins Cooking time: 25 mins or until golden […]

Yorkshire to South Africa: Help Save Lives

Sotuh African Huts

Fourteen years ago, Mnyakanya High School in rural KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa, together with St. Mary’s School, Menston established the now multi award winning Bambisanani Partnership which uses sport to promote education, health, global citizenship and leadership. A few weeks ago Mnyakanya School contacted the Bambisanani Partnership charity with the terrible news that they had […]