Mark England, former University of Leeds student and Team GB Chef de Mission has been inducted into our sporting hall of fame. Mark studied Economic History at Leeds, graduating in 1981 and has gone on to enjoy an illustrious career in sport. He is the current Chef de Mission for the Great Britain Olympic Team – […]
Varsity is coming! So take your chance now to get ahead and buy your tickets for the biggest University Varsity event of the year! With over 60,000 potential attendees at over 60 sporting events, don’t risk missing out. Secure your ticket today for the finale events taking place on 29 April, 2 and 4 May. […]
Varsity is coming! Get ready for a unique spectacle not to be missed. Bring your passion, pride and friendship to this special event. After two years away, we’ll be opening the doors again to over 10,000 students, cheering on teams from Leeds Beckett University and the University of Leeds, in over 60 fixtures, across 25 […]
The University of Leeds Sports Scholars have been awarded their scholarships by the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Student Education, Jeff Grabill at the annual sports scholars evening. On Tuesday 8 March everyone gathered together to celebrate all of our wonderful scholars and their sporting achievements. The evening not only focused on current scholars, but past […]
Help us to support your physical activity and wellbeing by filling out the 2022 Balancing Life Survey. Plus you could win a Love2Shop voucher worth £100 or £50! Last year’s Balancing Life Survey found that 69% of staff and 61% of students were active, up 3% and 9% respectively from 2020 but still down on […]
With both The World Triathlon Championship Series Leeds and Birmingham Commonwealth Games taking place, 2022 is a big year for Triathlon!
What is Escape from Alcatraz? Escape from Alcatraz is 0ur first ever SWIMTAG featured challenge here at The Edge and we can’t wait for you to try it! We’re inviting our customers to take part in the challenge. When Alcatraz was a working prison, several inmates tried to escape by swimming off the island but […]
On 30 January sports scholar Abbie Sisman competed in the 2022 Karate WTKA Euros, her first competition since the COVID-19 lockdown. It proved to be a successful day for Abbie as she won three gold medals, making her the European champion! She took the gold in the following categories: Musical/extreme weapons, Gold, 17-34yrs. Traditional forms, […]
Want to ski like an Olympian? Leeds’ Brownlee Centre plays host to the Yorkshire Dales Cross Country Ski Club for their weekly Roller Skiing sessions! With the Beijing Winter Olympics now underway – and snow and ice slightly lacking in the UK – you can still get in the spirit here at the Brownlee Centre. […]
February Exercise-Class Showcase at The Edge! Come join us for our FREE February Fitness Showcase event at The Edge on 19 February. Open to all, just book a space in your chosen class & turn up! About this event Come join us for a FREE day (19/02/2022) of fitness classes at The Edge, University of […]
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