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U NI V E RS I T Y O F L E E D SLeeds city centreFirst Direct ArenaThe EdgeEdward Boyle LibraryParkinson BuildingLeeds University UnionSt George's FieldII

S ECTI OANL TVI IET LWEA E RILeeds train stationLEEDS CITY CENTREOnly a 10-minute walkfrom campusFIRST DIRECT ARENALeeds’ 13,500-capacitymusic venueLEEDS TRAIN STATIONPARKINSON BUILDINGThe iconic landmark buildingof the UniversityEDWARD BOYLE LIBRARYIncludes a postgraduate-onlyResearch HubTHE EDGESwimming pool, fitnesssuite and sports hallsST GEORGE’S FIELDA beautiful space in theheart of campusLEEDS UNIVERSITY UNIONShops, music venues, bars andhome to our clubs and societiesS OU T HEASTWESTNOR T HW W W. L E E D S . AC .U K1

U NI V E RS I T Y O F L E E D SIMPORTANT INFORMATIONInformation provided by the University, such as in presentations, University brochures and on theUniversity website, is accurate at the time of first disclosure. However, courses, University servicesand content of publications remain subject to change. Changes may be necessary to comply withthe requirements of accrediting bodies or to keep courses contemporary through updating practicesor areas of study. Circumstances may arise outside the reasonable control of the University leadingto required changes. Such circumstances include industrial action, unexpected student numbers,significant staff illness (where a course is reliant upon a person’s expertise), unexpected lack offunding, severe weather, fire, civil disorder, political unrest, government restrictions and seriousconcern with regard to the transmission of serious illness making a course unsafe to deliver. Aftera student has taken up a place with the University, the University will look to give early notificationof any changes and try to minimise their impact, offering suitable alternative arrangements or formsof compensation where it believes there is a fair case to do so. Offers of a place to study at theUniversity will provide up-to-date information on courses. The latest key information on courses,entry requirements and fees can be found at courses.leeds.ac.uk. Please check this website beforemaking any decisions.2

CONTENTSCONTENTSGO TO THE NEXT LEVEL5CAMPUS LIFEWelcome to Leeds6Students' union42Sport and fitness44A creative and cultural campus46REDEFINING EXCELLENCE941Research with impact10Tackling global challenges12YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME49Research-based learning14Finding your new home50Leading research facilities16Inspirational teaching18CITY LIFE55Academic study facilities20PREPARING FOR YOUR FUTURE23NEXT STEPS61Develop as a professional24Real-world experience26A global network of Leeds graduates31WE’RE HERE FOR YOU33Support services34A global university37Support for international students38Costs to consider62Student funding63Applying to study here65YOUR STUDY OPTIONS67Our postgraduate courses68MAPS AND HOW TO FIND US70W W W. L E E D S . AC .U K3

UNI V E RSI T Y O F L EE D STop 10UK universityThe Times and The SundayTimes Good University Guide 20184

G O T O T HE NE X T L E V ELGO TO THENEXT LEVELDeepen your knowledge, enhance yourcareer prospects, take a new directionin life – we have a postgraduate courseto suit you.W W W.L EE D S . A C .UK5

U NI V E RS I T Y O F L E E D SWELCOMETO LEEDSBe part of a prestigious, researchintensive university in one of the UK’s mostexciting and student-friendly cities. Boostyour knowledge, skills and employmentprospects to stand out from the crowd.Whether you’re continuing from undergraduatestudy, returning to education or changing direction,a postgraduate degree from the University of Leedshelps you take the next step.TeachingExcellenceFramework6We are: one of the top 10 UK universities in The Times andThe Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018 one of the top 100 universities in the world(QS World University Rankings 2019) rated Gold, the highest award possible, in theTeaching Excellence Framework (TEF) for our‘consistently outstanding teaching, of the highestquality found in the UK’.You’ll have access to expert knowledge and teaching,great facilities and industry-relevant degrees.You’ll join our global and diverse postgraduatecommunity, with more than 6,000 people studyingtaught postgraduate courses with us.Get the most up-to-date information on our courses,entry requirements, fees and student funding atcourses.leeds.ac.uk

G O TO T H E N E X T L E V E LVISIT USTALK TO USYou can explore our vibrant campus, meet ouracademic staff and chat to some of our currentstudents at our postgraduate open day. 44 (0)113 343 2336study@leeds.ac.ukPostgraduate open day8 February 2019CONNECT WITH USOr if you can’t make it to an open day, book yourown campus tour and one of our students willshow you niversityLeedsMEET USMeet us at a postgraduate study fair,held throughout the UK.www.leeds.ac.uk/postgraduatefairsOr, if you’re not in the UK, find out when aUniversity of Leeds representative will be visitingyour country.www.leeds.ac.uk/visitstoyourcountryTalk to current students about beingan international student here.www.leeds.ac.uk/linktoleedsW W W. L E E D S . AC .U K7

UNI V E RSI T Y O F L EE D STop 100universityQS World UniversityRankings 20198

RE D E FININ G E XC EL L EN C EREDEFININGEXCELLENCEChallenge current thinking.Explore pioneering research.Become an expert in your subject.W W W.L EE D S . A C .UK9

U NI V E RS I T Y O F L E E D SRESEARCHWITH IMPACTOur research tackles the big issuesaffecting today’s world. Imaginechemotherapy treatment with fewer sideeffects, self-repairing cities, and easingglobal water scarcity. Our researchers areengaged in pioneering research – takingcreative strides to build a better world.We are ranked in the top 10 in the UKfor research and impact power, a reflectionof the quality of our research at Leeds.10INTERDISCIPLINARY SOLUTIONSThe world faces large and complex problems.In our drive to find solutions, we bring togetherwide-ranging expertise to create extraordinarysolutions right here on campus: We’re pioneering a technique, to avoid rejection oftransplant tissue by combining medical engineeringand medical immunology expertise at our Instituteof Medical and Biological Engineering. We’re developing the use of microbubbles todeliver chemotherapy with fewer side effects,bringing together research expertise from physics,engineering and medicine. We’re changing the way we live through selfrepairing cities, medical treatment and artificialintelligence at our national robotics centre. Roboticsand engineering experts are pooling know-how withspecialists in medical rehabilitation, psychology,physics, business and transport planning.

RE D E FININ G E XC EL L EN C EINVESTING IN KNOWLEDGE Our Astbury Centre for Structural MolecularBiology has some of the world’s most powerfulcryo-electron microscopes, allowing molecularstructure to be seen in unprecedented detail andenabling us to develop new treatments to combatglobal disease. Leeds Institute for Data Analytics is using‘big data’ to help researchers across disciplinesto open up new ways of understanding healthand human behaviour, for example, looking atdiscrepancies in heart treatment between maleand female patients. Our Bragg Centre for Materials Research will bringtogether physicists, chemists, materials scientists,engineers and computer scientists to integrateengineered materials expertise. It will be basedin our new 96m Sir William Henry Bragg Building.Several prestigious research council-fundedcentres for doctoral training are based at Leeds,bringing together researchers from a diverse rangeof disciplines to apply their specialist knowledge andskills to industry-focused challenges.WORKING TOGETHER TO TACKLECOMPLEX ISSUESNexus, our new 40m innovation centre, connectsbusiness with our world-leading researchers. It bringstogether business and academic minds to solvecomplex challenges, while delivering economicand societal impact.We work closely with a range of partners,including industry, business, charities, the healthsector, government agencies, NGOs and academiccolleagues, to realise the future.We’re a memberof the prestigiousRussell Groupof 24 research-intensiveuniversitiesW W W. L E E D S . AC .U K11

U NI V E RS I T Y O F L E E D STACKLING GLOBALCHALLENGESResearchers at Leeds are addressingsome of the world’s biggest challenges.Our discoveries are making a real differenceto society. Here is some of our researchthat’s making an impact.Photo: Andy LordSHAPING OUR FUTURE WITH DATAInforming the government’s cycling strategy, usingcensus data to develop a strategic planning tool.Photo: ESADEVELOPING SOLUTIONS FORA CHANGING CLIMATEDELIVERING A SUSTAINABLEENERGY FUTUREEstimating sea level rises more accurately usingsatellite data to generate information on polar icethickness and melting rates.Advancing research into alternative energies andreduced emissions through our Energy Leedsmultidisciplinary research group.Photo: Keo Theasrun/Documentation Center of CambodiaVIEWING GLOBAL CHALLENGESTHROUGH A CULTURAL LENSPROMOTING FOOD SECURITYAND SUSTAINABILITYSupporting young conflict survivors across the worldthrough an Arts and Humanities Research Councilfunded project that helps them use creative mediato understand conflict and share their experiences.Leading a 9m research programme, AFRICAP,to improve policymaking and develop sustainableand productive agriculture systems in the face ofclimate change.12

RE D E FININ G E XC EL L EN C EENABLING ADVANCES IN GLOBAL HEALTHCREATING THE CITIES OF TOMORROWHelping the worldwide fight against drug-resistantsuperbugs by reducing prescribing of unnecessaryantibiotics to children in rural China.Leading a 4.2m national research project to createself-repairing cities by developing robots to fix utilitypipes, street lights and roads with minimal disruption.Photo: Dr Katie McQuaidUNDERSTANDING SOCIAL CHANGESAFEGUARDING GLOBAL WATER RESOURCESKeeping girls in Uganda safe from exploitationthrough a project to address multiple barriersto schooling.Making clean water more accessible worldwidethrough our work with G20 Water Technologies totest its graphene water filter technology and bringa cheaper method of water treatment for developingcountries closer to market.Ed ma verat.Dae od quamus aut magnias sitDiscover more about ourleading research atwww.leeds.ac.uk/researchCOMBATTING GLOBAL DISEASESMaking advances in treatments for Parkinson’s,Alzheimer’s and diabetes by using cutting-edgeequipment to investigate amyloid proteins.W W W. L E E D S . AC .U K13

U NI V E RS I T Y O F L E E D SRESEARCH-BASEDLEARNINGEngage with pioneering researchand teaching that is informed bythe latest discoveries.Research is at the heart of yourlearning at Leeds. Our academics’globally recognised research feedsdirectly into your course, so you benefitfrom the latest knowledge and thinking.And you can be sure your tutors areas passionate about your subject asyou are.Our research expertise meanswe can offer a current perspectivethroughout your course, allowing youto deepen your understanding ofyour subject area. Extensive researchfunding means we can invest in thebest facilities and staff, to give you aninspiring learning environment.As a postgraduate student, you’llbe part of our dedicated researchcommunity. We encourage youto develop a research mindset –investigating, questioning andimproving. You’ll gain advancedresearch skills to apply in your finalproject or dissertation, and forpostgraduate research.Besides expert subject knowledge,you’ll also develop valuable transferableskills that employers look for, likecritical thinking and analysis, projectmanagement and presentation skills.14my Masters, I’ve grown hugely “ Through as a researcherand gained skills whichI can now apply in industry. I waslearning from experts the whole time– at the University and on my workplacement – which was a real privilege.I was lucky that I was able to shapemy research. That was very satisfying,knowing that my input changed things.”Beth PeacockMSc Biopharmaceutical DevelopmentPictured at Covance, Harrogate

RE D E FININ G E XC EL L EN C EMAKE ANIMPACT ear more from Beth about how she’s applying her researchHskills in a commercial context at www.leeds.ac.uk/bethW W W. L E E D S . AC .U K15

U NI V E RS I T Y O F L E E D SLEADING RESEARCHFACILITIESOutstanding facilities underpin our researchand teaching.You may benefit from the facilities directly or indirectly,through the data and insights they provide. You’ll belearning about your subject in a truly research-ledsetting, giving you access to cutting-edge knowledgethat your tutors will share with you.Find out more about the facilities for your course atcourses.leeds.ac.ukHere are some of the facilities at Leeds that may help shape yourindependent research and study during your Masters:SPECIAL COLLECTIONSFrom medieval manuscripts and a First Folioof Shakespeare’s plays, to valuable businessarchives, the University’s Special Collections is aunique resource for primary research. Find outmore at IES AND CLINICAL FACILITIESOur expanded clinical facilities will help youdevelop techniques and clinical skills to excel inyour medicine or healthcare career. Specialistbioscience and engineering laboratoriesprovide industry-standard facilities to developyour practical skills. Our driving simulator isone of the most advanced worldwide in aresearch environment.

RE D E FININ G E XC EL L EN C ESTUDIO, WORKSHOP ANDPERFORMANCE SPACESHigh-end studios and fully equipped workshops,theatre and performance spaces allow studentsto refine their technical skills and extend theirresearch in art, design, theatre and musicspecialisms. The School of Music has prestigiousAll-Steinway School status, enabling students topractise, perform, compose and record withtop-quality instruments.GALLERIES ANDM&S COMPANY ARCHIVEOur two galleries on campus – the Treasuresof the Brotherton and The Stanley & AudreyBurton Gallery – offer internship opportunitiesto help students develop museum and curatorialpractice. Students can also access artefacts forindependent research through Special Collections.The M&S Company Archive houses over 71,000items and allows students from diverse disciplinesto delve into subjects ranging from businesshistory and geography, to marketing andfashion design.OTHER SPECIALIST FACILITIESWe offer a range of other modern facilities forstudents.The Bloomberg Financial Markets Trading andInvestment Lab benefits business students, whilea moot court allows law students to take part inmock legal hearings.Translation and interpreting students can accesslaboratories equipped with specialised software,interpreting and conference booths, and archivesof primary sources.W W W. L E E D S . AC .U K17

U NI V E RS I T Y O F L E E D SDr Emilee Simmons pictured in one of our digitally enhanced lecture theatresINSPIRATIONALTEACHING “Leeds has invested heavily in digitaltechnology and we’re innovating the waywe teach. I'm always trying to find waysto improve the student experience, whilstmaking sure we are equipping studentswith the skills and knowledge to betterthemselves and their communities.”Dr Emilee SimmonsSenior Teaching Fellow in EnterpriseRead more about Emilee'sexperience of the University’s approachto teaching and learning atwww.leeds.ac.uk/emilee18We’re serious about teaching. More of ourstaff have been awarded National TeachingFellowships than any other university inEngland, Wales and Northern Ireland,recognising their skills and commitmentto outstanding teaching.We’re also proud to hold a Gold rating in theTeaching Excellence Framework (TEF) –the highest award possible.This is a reflection of our outstanding teachingquality, among the best in the UK.TeachingExcellenceFramework

RE D E FININ G E XC EL L EN C EWHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOUWe value teaching excellence and understand howcentral it is to your learning and progress.You’ll be exposed to the latest discoveries in yoursubject area and your tutors will share their researchin their teaching. So your learning is shaped bycurrent ideas and expertise.We’ll continually challenge you to explore, questionand discover, and to be an active partner in yourown learning.You’ll benefit from: a combination of lectures seminars and tutorials,with time for independent study, project work,laboratory practicals or fieldwork the latest teaching technology in some lecturetheatres, allowing you to access the Virtual LearningEnvironment, share group work, and contribute todiscussions using desk microphones access to video and audio recordings of most ofyour lectures and other learning activities throughour Virtual Learning Environment, meaning you cango back over your course content at any point inthe year.You can also study some courses with us throughonline and distance learning – check individual coursedetails. All our courses offer the same high standardsof teaching and research-driven knowledge.www.leeds.ac.uk/mastersW W W. L E E D S . AC .U K19

U NI V E RS I T Y O F L E E D SACADEMIC STUDYFACILITIESOur outstanding facilities both support andenhance your academic studies. From newlaboratories and lecture theatres to one ofthe largest and most impressive libraries inthe UK, you’ll find everything you need foryour studies.UNIVERSITY LIBRARYThe University Library is one of the major academicresearch libraries in the UK – a premier resource tounderpin your studies.The Library combines a massive and ever-expandingcollection of print and online resources, and includesrare book and manuscript collections.You’ll benefit from: four libraries on campus, open throughout the year,at a wide range of times easy access to more than three million print itemsand thousands of online library resources different working environments, including spacesfor group study and silent individual study, as wellas cafés for breaks IT zones and study facilities equipped with thelatest technology expert support and academic skills teaching in coreskills such as time management and referencing.library.leeds.ac.uk20

RE D E FININ G E XC EL L EN C EPOSTGRADUATE RESEARCH HUBLANGUAGE LEARNINGThe postgraduate-only Research Hub in theEdward Boyle Library is designed to meet yourstudy needs.Boost your employment prospects or develop youracademic English with our excellent languagefacilities. We can help you improve your Englishor learn another language.It offers:Our Language Centre offers independent learningresources and English language courses. If you’rean international student, our pre-sessional Englishcourses will help you prepare for postgraduate studyin the UK.www.leeds.ac.uk/presessional space for individual and group work bookable individual and group study rooms,with large LED screens lockers for your convenience extra large study desks with wi-fi, individual lightingand power sockets – especially useful in thewriting-up stages of your research.Our expert library staff are here to help you too. Theycan advise you on searching for information, datamanagement and more. Their workshops, webinars andone-to-one appointments can help you improve youracademic skills, such as critical thinking, dissertationwriting, digital skills and time management.library.leeds.ac.uk/skillsCOMPUTERS AND ITThrough your University account, you’ll be able toaccess the best technologies and services to supportyour studies.Academic English language development is alsoavailable through part-time classes and workshops,which you can do alongside your degree.Our Language Zone is a resource centre open toall students, with learning materials in over 50languages and expert support on hand. If you wantto practise your conversation skills, we have activitiesto connect you with native speakers and otherstudents learning languages.www.leeds.ac.uk/languagesOr you can access free, flexible online languagelearning through Rosetta Stone, with up to 24languages, from beginner to intermediate level.You’ll benefit from: a wide range of standard and specialist softwareand services, providing access to all the researchand industry-focused facilities you’ll need free high-speed wi-fi across campus a suite of tools and services provided throughMicrosoft Office 365, seamlessly linked to yourUniversity account and securely available fromanywhere in the world free access to licensed copies of Office Pro Plusfor you to use at home or on the move personalised content (like your timetable and libraryrecord) on your phone through the UniLeeds app IT help and support through our webpagesand from our Service Desk by phone, emailor in person teaching spaces with traditional computersupported classrooms and flexible learningenvironments for personal and group study.www.leeds.ac.uk/itW W W. L E E D S . AC .U K21

UNI V E RSI T Y O F L EE D S3rd in theUKfor student experienceTimes Higher EducationStudent Experience Survey201822

P RE PA RIN G FO R YO UR F U T UREPREPARING FORYOUR FUTUREBuild your professional knowledge,experience and networks to shapeyour potential.W W W.L EE D S . A C .UK23

U NI V E RS I T Y O F L E E D SDEVELOP AS APROFESSIONALComplement your specialist knowledgewith professional skills and connections.Take advantage of expert advice andopportunities to get to where you want to be.You’ll build transferable skills to future-proofyour career, with opportunities to present,lead teams and gain real world experiencesas part of your degree. These are the skillsthat employers seek and that can help yousecure the career you want.24INDUSTRY RELEVANTWe have strong links with industry, in the UK andoverseas. Close partnerships with leading companiesand organisations translate into stimulating learningand work opportunities for our students. JaguarLand Rover, Opera North, M&S, Procter & Gamble,AstraZeneca, Unilever, Volvo and Yorkshire Water areamong our long-term partners.Many of our academics are also consultants andpractitioners outside the University. Their knowledgeand experience will inform your education, ensuringit’s current and relevant.Our industrial advisory boards provide input intocourse content and structure, bringing an industryfocus and ensuring our courses meet employerneeds. Some of our courses hold professionalaccreditations and exemptions, recognising thatthey meet the leading quality standards establishedby industry.

PRE PA RIN G FO R YO U R F U T U RE7thin the UKfor graduate recruitmentThe Graduate Market in 2018,High Fliers ResearchCAREER PLANNINGWhatever your next step, our Careers Centre can help,with a range of events, online resources and personaladvice and support. We’ll help you understand yourstrengths and market yourself effectively. We can helpyou with: individual career guidance advice on CV writing, job applications andinterview skills job search and graduate assessmentcentre preparation.Network with employers and get industry advicethrough our careers fairs, presentations, workshopsand drop-in events, including sessions specifically forinternational students.Discipline-specific advice and employability eventsare also offered, often through your academic school.These could include: advice about typical career paths and roles,writing your CV and job applications seminars with employers and alumni mentoring schemes.Some courses have established links with localorganisations, which regularly lead to volunteering andwork experience opportunities for their students.Ask what’s available for the course you’re interested in.More than 650 national and international employerstarget our students and visit campus each year,including Teach First, PwC, Unilever, the EuropeanCivil Service, Leeds City Council, L’Oréal, Marks andSpencer, Mars and Jaguar Land Rover.careerweb.leeds.ac.ukBe targeted by top graduate recruiters, including:W W W. L E E D S . AC .U K25

U NI V E RS I T Y O F L E E D SREAL-WORLDEXPERIENCEAt Leeds we believe you cancreate your future throughthe opportunities we offer.That’s why we make sure thatthere are lots of ways to gainhands-on experience, developyour professional skills anddemonstrate leadership.Work placements, live projects orfieldwork opportunities through yourcourse can allow you to build yourexperience and boost your employability.Some of our courses offer opportunitiesto work with industry on real-worldprojects. Examples include live projectsfor external organisations or exhibitioninstallations and curatorial practice ata range of museums.Courses also offer opportunities to developpractical skills through fieldwork in the UKand overseas.Work placements are part of some of ourcourses and are a good way to developprofessional skills in industry. Previousstudents have gained placements in avariety of industries and organisations– everything from environmentalconsultancies to the charity sector.You can also take advantage of shortwork placements outside your course,for example during University holidays.These can help build your CV, yourcontacts and your confidence. TheUniversity advertises a range of workplacement and internship opportunities.26a Masters has changed the “ Doing I thinkwayabout designingthings. I had the opportunity towork on a live brief for the patientsupport group, LIVErNORTH.We produced an infographic videoand accompanying leaflet for peoplewith liver disease, using impactfuldesign to help people understandcomplex information. LIVErNORTHfeatured the video on their website andthe NHS may also use the resource.It was a great learning experience.”Nathaniel BrownMA DesignPictured in a design studio at the University

PRE PA RIN G FO R YO U R F U T U REGOFURTHER ead how experience on his course has enhancedRNathaniel’s employability at www.leeds.ac.uk/nathanielW W W. L E E D S . AC .U K27

U NI V E RS I T Y O F L E E D SFrom top to bottom:Ishan Lee during his internshipwith Leeds City Council,on Light NightLibby Chilton, MA Fashion,Enterprise and Society, SPARKenterprise scholarAiping Xu, MA New Media,business plan competition winnerWinners of the business plancompetition 201828

PRE PA RIN G FO R YO U R F U T U REVOLUNTEERINGVolunteering is a great way to enhance your CVand broaden your life experience too. You canalso meet people and give something back tothe local community. “The University gives you opportunitiesfor placements and work experience.I did an internship with Leeds CityCouncil, running their social media forthe city’s annual Light Night event.This gave me chance to put my learninginto practice. Leeds has been a fantasticplace for me, with a perfect balanceof academic learning andwork experience.”Ishan LeeMA Advertising and MarketingRead more about Ishan’s internshipwith Leeds City Council atwww.leeds.ac.uk/ishanLEEDS FOR LIFELeeds for Life is specially designed to support yourpersonal development.The Leeds for Life website brings together lotsof opportunities, including volunteering activities,access to a foreign language exchange, and waysto connect with Leeds alumni for professional advice(see page 31).Even with just a few hours to spare, there will besomething you can get involved in. You could supportyoung people in local schools, become a sustainabilityvolunteer for the Bike Hub, or help young refugees orasylum seekers improve their English.www.leeds.ac.uk/volunteeringENTERPRISE AT LEEDSLeeds’ award-winning student enterpriseopportunities are available to you within or outsideyour studies.Develop entrepreneurial skills within your studies as partof a Masters course in enterprise and entrepreneurship,fashion, cultural or sustainable enterprise.Our business start-up support service, Spark, canhelp you develop your idea into a viable business.Gain business advice, mentoring and access tofunding, networking events and bespoke workshopsto help you through your entrepreneurial journey.You could apply for an Enterprise Scholarship to helpwith business, training and transport costs, and couldwin up to 3,000 to get you started in our annualbusiness plan competition.Leeds University Union also runs some greatenterprise-focused student societies where you candevelop your skills and get practical experience.www.leeds.ac.uk/enterpriseRecord your experiences and achievements in yourPersonal Achievement Record and use this to helpwith CV writing and interview preparation.Leeds for Life grants are available for volunteeringprojects and specific personal development.www.leeds.ac.uk/leedsforlifeW W W. L E E D S . AC .U K29

U NI V E RS I T Y O F L E E D SDO ANDBE MOREL earn more from Edorado about his work buildinga successful charity at www.leeds.ac.uk/edoardo30

PRE PA RIN G FO R YO U R F U T U RETop:Help for Optimism sanitationprogramme in Madagascarprovides communities withprivate bathroomsA GLOBALNETWORK OFLEEDS GRADUATESBuild your connections and enhance youremployability through our huge worldwidenetwork of former Leeds students.my engineering skills, I set up“ Usinga charity, Help for Optimism (H4O),to bring long-term improvements tocommunities in Madagascar. Duringmy Masters I received a cash grantfrom the University’s Leeds for LifeFoundation and H4O was named itsvolunteering project of the year for2016. I tell current students, if you’vean idea and passion, develop this –gain specialist knowledge and youcan turn it into reality!”Edoardo BonoAlumnus and founder ofHelp for Optimism (H40)Pictured outside the Laidlaw Libraryat the UniversityAs a student at Leeds, you’ll be able to tap into one ofthe biggest alumni communities of any UK university.It’s a global network of over 256,000 people in morethan 180 countries, all with a lifelong connection tothe University of Leeds and to each other.Our graduates help our current students in anumber of ways. Benefit from: i nternships, work placements and scholarships talks and presentations p

WWW.LEEDS.AC.UK 1 H T T H LEEDS CITY CENTRE Only a 10-minute walk from campus FIRST DIRECT ARENA Leeds' 13,500-capacity music venue LEEDS TRAIN STATION PARKINSON BUILDING The iconic landmark building of the University EDWARD BOYLE LIBRARY Includes a postgraduate-only Research Hub THE EDGE Swimming pool, fitness suite and sports halls