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We are very excited that it's only a few weeks until our new students will start their educational journeys at Leeds Trinity. Our alumni had the opportunity to reminisce about their own student memories recently, as Thursday 15 August was A-Level results day. We loved that so many alumni shared a few words about their Leeds Trinity experience on our X and Facebook channels. 

If you know of anyone going through Clearing who may be interested in the courses we offer, please don't hesitate to put them in touch with our friendly Clearing team. Find out more. 

Huge congratulations to Ciara Daley (Primary Education, Later Years, 2023) who was recently announced as a Silver winner for Outstanding New Teacher of the Year at the 2024 Pearson National Teaching Awards. 

Ciara, who works at Carlton Junior and Infant School, organised visits and established routines which increased attendance and well-being across the school. One of the initiatives was on teaching children about the importance of oral hygiene, which involved reaching out to local dental practices and charities. Read more.

Congratulations and good luck to Rhiannon Matthews (Theology and Religious Studies, 2020) who has been shortlisted for the 2024 Make a Difference Awards. 

Rhiannon saved her pupil's life when she showed symptoms of having a bleed on the brain. Hear more.

The Make a Difference Awards offer the chance to say thank you and recognise those who love to make life better for others. The winners will be announced from September 2024.

On Friday 23 August we hosted the annual Matthew Huggett Memorial Cricket Match, which marked 10 years since Matthew, who was studying Sports Journalism, sadly passed away from a rare form of spinal cancer. 

It was another very enjoyable occasion at Horsforth Hall Cricket Club, with the usual win for the Alumni Lions team against Leeds Trinity staff. On the day we raised £110 for St Helena Hospice which cared for Matthew during his illness. Read more.

During August we also had an amazing opportunity to catch up with Charlie Russell (Sports Journalism, 2019) for a photoshoot and interview at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking.

Following graduation, Charlie began his career at Lincoln Football Cub. After working in professional football for five years, he moved to McLaren Racing in June 2022, as Senior Motorsport Communications Executive with the Formula One team. See video.

As well as the Catholic Conference that is taking place on Friday 13 September, we have a few more events fast approaching.

Saturday 12 October – York Races discounted County Stand entrance. The retail price is £38 but you can order badges in advance from the Alumni Office for £25 each. 

Saturday 12 October – alumni versus students matches, including Netball (12 noon), Men's Football (2:00pm), Badminton (3:00pm) and Men's Rugby Union (TBC).

If you would like any information about these events, please email the Alumni Office.

Ian graduated from Communication & Cultural Studies and Media in 2005. 

Since then, Ian has achieved incredible success in poetry. He has had collections published, been shortlisted in several competitions, and has been runner-up in the BBC Proms Poetry Competition. In 2023, Ian was awarded an Honorary Fellowship from Leeds Trinity in recognition of his outstanding career achievements.

His latest accolade is being selected as one of Ilkley Literature Festival's New Northern Poets for 2024. This will involve undertaking various commissions throughout the festival, including podcasts and workshops, as well as a showcase reading on 13 October. Find out more.