Check out some of the international highlights from a record breaking Leeds Digital Festival programme launch

The Leeds Digital Festival has announced its programme for the second edition of the 2020 Festival, with a record 294 events set to take place between 21 September and the 02 October 2020. International events make up a big part of this year’s Festival, and we’ve picked out some of the international highlights below: 1.… Read More Check out some of the international highlights from a record breaking Leeds Digital Festival programme launch

September 4, 2020September 4, 2020 tcarey11Leave a comment

REGISTER NOW – Leeds & EUROCITIES have teamed up to look at how living labs can help create Smart Cities

Working in partnership with the major European city network, EUROCITIES, we’re organising an online event, as part of the wider Leeds Digital Festival, which will discuss how living labs can create opportunities for cities to become smart places. The event will take place on Thursday 01 October 09:30 – 11:10 (BST – UK TIME) The… Read More REGISTER NOW – Leeds & EUROCITIES have teamed up to look at how living labs can help create Smart Cities

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Take part in the Siegen Women’s Run

Are you a keen runner? Are you interested in supporting our 54 year old partnership with the German town of Siegen? Then why not take part in this year’s edition of the Siegen Women’s Run, taking place from 6th-13th September – don’t worry you won’t need to fly to Germany to take part! How does… Read More Take part in the Siegen Women’s Run

August 27, 2020August 27, 2020 tcarey11Leave a comment

Youngsters from Leeds star on Chinese TV

Youngsters from Leeds have featured on Chinese TV after their remix of Chumbawamba’s iconic hit, Tubthumping, proved a hit in the Chinese City of Qingdao. The remix of the 1990s classic, which was created by Breeze Leeds during the lockdown to lift spirits, was entered into a project being run by the Chinese city of… Read More Youngsters from Leeds star on Chinese TV

August 3, 2020August 3, 2020 tcarey11Leave a comment

Calling all international partners –Leeds Digital Festival is back!

Leeds Digital Festival is back for another year and there are lots of ways for international partners to get involved. Whether it be participating as a delegate in one of the many events on offer, speaking at an event or organising your own event for free, we want you to take part in the largest… Read More Calling all international partners –Leeds Digital Festival is back!

July 24, 2020July 24, 2020 tcarey11Leave a comment

Leeds launches European working group on Children

This month saw Leeds launch a city working group on Children and Young People which will bring together major cities from across Europe to share ideas and best practice to help improve the lives and outcomes of children living in our cities. The working group, which forms part of the European city network EUROCITIES with… Read More Leeds launches European working group on Children

July 20, 2020July 20, 2020 tcarey11Leave a comment

ODI Leeds builds on partnership with the Netherlands

ODI Leeds (Open Data Institute) is continuing to strengthen its partnership with the Kingdom of the Netherlands through its Northernlands collaboration, a celebration of innovation and creativity from the North of the UK and the Netherlands. The ‘Northernlands’ partnership began back into 2019 with an event at Leeds Digital Festival and has continued to go… Read More ODI Leeds builds on partnership with the Netherlands

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Leeds joins with French town to mark the anniversary of the Battle of the Somme

This week Leeds sent a wreath of poppies to the French town of Bus-lès-Artois to pay tribute to the members of the Leeds Pals who tragically lost their lives during the Battle of the Somme. Bus-lès-Artois holds a special link with Leeds as it was here where the Leeds Pals and Leeds Rifles regiments were… Read More Leeds joins with French town to mark the anniversary of the Battle of the Somme

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Leeds celebrates World Refugee Day

Leeds has joined other cities from across the world to mark and celebrate World Refugee Day, an international day designated by the United Nations to honour refugees around the globe. To recognise and raise awareness of the importance of refugees, Leeds has united with the Intercultural Cities Network to support the campaign ‘Everyone Counts’ #CitiesWithRefugees. … Read More Leeds celebrates World Refugee Day

June 20, 2020June 19, 2020 tcarey11Leave a comment

Leeds to host six teams for 2021 Rugby League World Cup

Leeds’ reputation as a major international sporting venue was further strengthened this week as it was announced the city will host 6 teams as part of the 2021 Rugby League World Cup. Leeds will act as the training base for men’s squads from Jamaica and Ireland, and women’s squads from England, Papua New Guinea, Brazil… Read More Leeds to host six teams for 2021 Rugby League World Cup

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