Ian Rosser

Head of corporate comms @UniversityLeeds, ex-journalist and English teacher. Loves education, politics and Shakey. And all sports, except cricket of course.

[@PolicyLeeds @policyleeds]

A new @CNN article cites a Leeds policy brief on Wuhan's 'sponge city' program.

The brief argues the benefits of the flood management initiative in addressing urbanization and climate change challenges.

News story: https://t.co/GH9iblWPfv

Policy brief: https://t.co/1WDRLTWyRV

[University of Leeds @UniversityLeeds]

Scientists from @SEELeeds and @Cardiffuni have helped to recover the first long section of rocks that originated in the Earth’s mantle, the layer below the crust.

These rocks could help unravel the mantle’s important role in the makeup and evolution of our planet🌍

[University of Leeds - Apprenticeships @UoLApps]

"An engineering degree apprenticeship at the @UniversityLeeds is proving a valuable route to addressing an urgent skill shortage nationwide."

Find out more below about @leedscitycounc1's Alex journey so far Geotechnical Engineer Degree Apprenticeship.

https://t.co/cdEOUAd0sK

[University of Leeds @UniversityLeeds]

Over the weekend, Leeds successfully hosted the 2024 @CorpGamesUK 🏆

Competitors, including a 180+ strong team from the University, participated in a packed programme that included everything from poker to dragon boat racing!

Read the full story 👇
https://t.co/cO2RRZsSzX

[University of Leeds @UniversityLeeds]

And that’s a wrap on our summer graduations!
Congratulations to the class of 2024, we are so proud of your achievements.

Welcome to the @LeedsAlumni community, we can’t wait see what you do next 🎓

Read more about some of our inspiring recent graduates 👇🧵

[University of Leeds @UniversityLeeds]

Achieving the “almost impossible” with handmade design 🤩

Using mechanical elements, @HighEsteem1 and our technicians in @LeedsUniEng have created a showstopping carnival costume that will be worn at the @CarnivalLeeds parade.

Find out more⬇��
https://t.co/rrY3ylKnTF

[Leeds Lib Galleries @LULGalleries]

Some #medieval mimicry for today's #MuseumJigsaws https://t.co/Kfli44Kbe2

These books were created 500 years apart yet look very similar - showing the continued popularity of medieval Gothic style

You can see both manuscripts in our current exhibition https://t.co/ftM3dHPnr3 ✨

[University of Leeds @UniversityLeeds]

A passionate fundraiser, he has raised more than £15 million for charitable causes through marathons and endurance challenges inspired by his friend and former teammate Rob Burrow, who sadly died this year.

Watch an extract from his vote of thanks 👇

[University of Leeds @UniversityLeeds]

The Paris @Olympics kick off in style at the opening ceremony tonight, and we are delighted to have six students and @LeedsAlumni representing the University and their country at this year’s games 🏆

Find out who will be competing in #Paris2024 👇
https://t.co/gaY2yr7jar

[Leeds Lib Galleries @LULGalleries]

Eduardo Paolozzi's Master of the Universe is the newest #sculpture on campus

It was donated to @universityleeds by @leedsalumni Douglas Caster. His brother Brian speaks about it on our Public Art Audio Trail 🎧

It's also today's #MuseumJigsaws!
https://t.co/Kfli44Kbe2 🧩

[Priestley Centre for Climate Futures @PriestleyCentre]

Glaciers serve as a water resource for millions of people, but climate change is causing them to retreat at unprecedented rates.

Ice Club, a network of early career researchers from @wateratleeds, shared their work on glaciers at our launch event using virtual reality (VR) 🧊⬇️

[University of Leeds @UniversityLeeds]

The Paris 2024 @Olympics kick off this Friday! Here’s a thread of @LeedsAlumni that once represented their country on one of the world’s biggest stages👇🏽🧵

[Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission @YHClimateCom]

Really exciting and innovative joined up work going on across the @UniversityLeeds to help get us to net zero on campus - check out the interactive map! #NetZeroWeek

[@PolicyLeeds @policyleeds]

📰NEW: "Four crucial climate targets the new UK government should adopt immediately"

Prof @j_r_barrett authors this piece for the @ConversationUK that presents the findings of a new report by the @PriestleyCentre's Climate Evidence Unit.

Find out more👉 https://t.co/9irWAugBvL

[Priestley Centre for Climate Futures @PriestleyCentre]

How might the UK get back on track to meet its climate commitments?

A new report from our Climate Evidence Unit sets out targets that the incoming Government can adopt achieve its goals.

Professor @j_r_barrett shares some key insights from the report:
https://t.co/WM4LWqFDeR

[University of Leeds @UniversityLeeds]

Our Graduation ceremonies begin today and we can’t wait to celebrate the achievements of our students at our online and in person events 🎉

Congratulations to all those graduating, you've earned it and we're so pleased that you’ll be joining our @LeedsAlumni community.

[Priestley Centre for Climate Futures @PriestleyCentre]

In June, we hosted an event to celebrate the transition to our next phase, becoming the Priestley Centre for Climate Futures 🎉

Our guests enjoyed an interactive showcase of climate research and initiatives from @UniversityLeeds and beyond.

Read more 👇
https://t.co/sWSH56riyS

[Simon Hulme @SimonHulmeYPN]

Robs Final Journey @Rob7Burrow fans line the streets in Featherstone for the Rugby League Legends funeral see Mondays @yorkshirepost @MarisaCashill @JayMitchinson #RobBurrow @leedsrhinos #rugbyleague #photography

[Priestley Centre for Climate Futures @PriestleyCentre]

What will @UniversityLeeds and the city look like in 2074?

Artist James McKay has depicted a sustainable, zero carbon future for Leeds in his latest work.

The piece is split into 3 sections for Priestley, the city centre and Gair Wood 🌳🚲

Find out more ⬇️

[University of Leeds @UniversityLeeds]

The International Medieval Congress has concluded after another successful year! The Making Leeds Medieval event yesterday was a sight to see with the birds of prey, medieval music and combat displays🦉⚔

We’re already looking forward to another fun-filled IMC in 2025!

#IMC2024