Dear ,

I'd like to give a special welcome to our newest members from the Class of 2020. You are now part of a supportive and friendly alumni community. We look forward to keeping in touch with you and hearing your success stories!

As the new academic year grows ever closer, campus is gradually coming to life. Over 100 newly recruited Prison Officers have already started their two-year leadership training as participants in the 'Unlocked Graduates' programme.

Do you know of anyone going through clearing who may be interested in the courses we offer at Leeds Trinity? 

We still have places available for the majority of our undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Don't forget as a graduate you can take advantage of tuition fee discounts on taught postgraduate courses. Please pass on the number (in the picture) to anyone who might like to follow in your footsteps!

Congratulations to 2020 graduate Ellie O’Donoghue (Psychology and Child Development) who launched ScapeSchool during lockdown.

ScapeSchool is a summer holiday camp for primary school children aged 4-11 and offers a comprehensive timetable of activities including arts and crafts, musical theatre, outdoor play and sport. Find out more.

We’ve been busy revamping our mentoring scheme as a result of your feedback. The new programme, myFuture Connections, will enable alumni to share their expertise with current students online.

It will run from October 2020 until the end of February 2021 and will involve a minimum of three hours mentoring during this time.

Find out more about the scheme, expectations and timings on our mentoring webpage. If you would like to be a mentor please complete an application form by Friday 25 September and we'll then send you further information about training and requirements. 

We were delighted to see that BBC2 programme "Stories of Us" - presented by alumna and Honorary Fellow Reverend Kate Bottley aired recently. The programme investigated inspiring stories of how people across the UK are leading more spiritually and emotionally fulfilling lives.

As part of filming, we welcomed Kate back to campus to train with the University's Women's Rugby Union team in December 2019.Together they discussed teamwork, supporting each other on and off the pitch, and how shared experiences can benefit mental health.

Ammarah joined the University through clearing in 2017, enrolling on the Sport Psychology course.

She is a graduate from the Class of 2020 who has already achieved so much. This includes delivering an interactive workshop at Old Trafford for Black History Month, volunteering with Kick It Out, and working with the Muslim Women's Sports Foundation and Sporting Equals.

"From volunteering with Kick It Out, my passion for equality and diversity grew even more."

As well as being a student ambassador, Ammarah volunteered in South Africa for two weeks to deliver a Cycle to Success programme in a deprived school. Read Ammarah's alumni profile to find out more.