Bulls sign Leon Ruan
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce the capture of towering forward Leon Ruan from Hull KR on an initial full-time season long loan for 2026 – before making the move permanent in 2027. The 22-year-old joined Leeds Rhinos prior to the start of the 2023 season, having impressed at Doncaster, before making the move to…
Yorkshire Garden Centre Group exceeds its fundraising target
With three months of the ‘Charity Year’ still to go, a Bradford headquartered garden centre group has exceeded its fundraising target by 50%. At the beginning of April, the teams at Yorkshire Garden Centres’ sites in West and North Yorkshire pledged to raise £30,000 for Martin House Children’s Hospice, the independent charity that cares for…
Building inclusive businesses. Strengthening our region.
The Institute for Equity University Centre is proud to launch two new networks designed to support the growth of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) across Yorkshire. In a fast-changing business environment, organisations that truly understand their workforce are better placed to attract and retain talent, build trust and ensure colleagues feel valued. Just as importantly,…
New adult skills funding set to boost careers in construction
An award of nearly half a million pounds from the Department for Education is helping Bradford College to support more young adults into the construction sector. Over £994k in Adult Skills Fund money was made available to regional colleges via the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) to deliver comprehensive construction skills, with Bradford College securing nearly…
Study to slow short-sightedness in young adults
The University of Bradford is spearheading a study into the progression of short-sightedness among young adults, aiming to tackle one of the fastest-growing global eye health challenges. The research on short-sightedness, also known as myopia, among people aged in their 20s follows similar research into myopia among children. Myopia is defined as a…
Bulls welcome Jon Bell as new sponsor
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce Jon Bell Counselling & Sports Psychotherapy Ltd as a new club sponsor for the 2026 season! For Jon Bell, this partnership is far more than business. A lifelong Bulls supporter, Jon grew up on the terraces of Odsal with his dad, Steve, forging memories that shaped a passion which…
Sommat good is brewing at your local gym in Bradford!
Your exclusive invite – 21st January 2026 at Cedar Court Hotels Bradford. As a valued friend of Cedar Court Hotels, we’re excited to invite you to be a part of our continued growth and redevelopment at Cedar Court Bradford. Join fellow partners, local businesses, and community organisations for an exclusive first look at our new…
‘Clash on Campus’ sees wrestling rock University
The stars of Kingdom Wrestling, the UK’s first faith-based professional wrestling charity, slammed their way into the University of Bradford for an action-packed show. ‘Clash on Campus’ saw a crowd of enthusiastic fans enjoy a night of suplexes, clotheslines and powerbombs inside the University’s cavernous atrium. Fans of all ages gathered for what is intended…
Signs, tips and advice on men’s mental health at Christmas
As the festive season approaches, a mental health campaigner is calling on men to prioritise their wellbeing and open up about their struggles. Luke Ambler, co-founder of male suicide prevention charity, Andy’s Man Club, warns Christmas can be one of the toughest times of the year for many men. He says men might struggle with…
Bradford College Shortlisted as ‘Apprenticeship Provider of the Year’
Judges have unveiled that Bradford College is a national finalist in the 2026 Apprenticeship & Training Awards. The College is one of 94 entries on the shortlist for the prestigious annual education awards. An independent panel of expert judges assessed over 650 nominations in total, from employers, training providers, colleges and universities. Winners will be…
Global firm renews sponsorship
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce leading global professional services firm AON has renewed its sponsorship ahead of our return to Super League in 2026. The sponsorship deal is part of Aon’s commitment to making a positive difference in the local community and the investment will once again see Aon branding feature prominently on the…
How Mollie turned adversity into academic triumph
When Mollie Browes walked across the stage to collect her Master’s degree from the University of Bradford, it marked the start of a future she once thought impossible. “I’ve been given a second chance by this university,” says the 28-year-old. “They saw potential in me when no one else did. I would not be where…
Major refurbishment of Manningham Housing Association HQ set to begin
Manningham Housing Association (MHA) will close its head office on Manor Row in Bradford next Thursday (18 December) until next summer whilst it undergoes a major refurbishment programme. However, MHA customers can still visit the team by appointment at a new temporary base at Anchor Court until the works are complete. Lee Bloomfield, MHA Chief…
Lord-Lieutenant of West Yorkshire handed University honour
Ed Anderson CBE says he feels “extremely honoured” to receive his award from the University of Bradford, describing it as a special moment in a relationship that began more than half a century ago. The former CEO of Leeds & Bradford Airport and lifelong Bruce Springsteen fan – he’s been to see ‘the Boss’ 17…
Graduates leave legacy with women in STEM network
A pair of students behind a support network group for women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) have left a lasting legacy after graduating from the University of Bradford. Alex Troup and Maleeha Abbass, the Creator and President of the University’s STEMinism Society, which exists to promote STEM subjects, particularly to women and girls, driving…
Chief executive celebrated for transforming health services
The Chief Executive of Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust has been recognised for her leadership and dedication to public service by the University of Bradford. Therese Patten, who has held the post since September 2020, has more than 17 years of board-level experience in the National Health Service. She has received an Outstanding Contribution…
Pioneering scientist given posthumous University honour
A trailblazing female scientist has been honoured by the University of Bradford a year after her death. Professor Diana Anderson MBE’s work focused on using a single test for each type of cancer detection, such as mutation, and she was respected across the world. She retired aged 83 from her role as Professor of Biomedical…
Bulls sign Esan Marsters
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce we have seen off competition from top Super League and NRL clubs to secure the signing of star outside back Esan Marsters on a three-year deal. The New Zealand born star represented Wests Tigers, North Queensland Cowboys and Gold Coast Titans in the NRL, having made his debut in…
Moon signal man honoured by university
Born in Bradford in 1933, Michael John Dinn’s career helped shape one of the most iconic moments in human history – Neil Armstrong’s first steps on the Moon. Now at 92 (he will turn 93 in April), he has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Engineering from the University of Bradford in recognition of his distinguished contributions to deep space tracking and exploration. After…
Ronan Michael pens full time deal
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce Ronan Michael has signed a new, full-time deal until the end of the 2026 season, after previously signing a two-year deal with the club in 2024. The 25-year-old arrived at the Bulls prior to the start of the 2025 campaign, instantly becoming a fans’ favourite on the terraces with…
Yorkshire garden centre group reaches the final of a regional business award
The team at a Bradford-based garden centre group is celebrating after reaching the final of TheBusinessDesk.com Yorkshire Business of the Year Awards 2026. Yorkshire Garden Centres, owner of Tong, Tingley, Bingley, Otley and Pennine Garden Centres, plus Dean’s York and Scarborough, has been shortlisted in the Large Business of the Year category of the annual…
Former Morrisons and B&Q executive receives University honour
A former Morrisons executive and retail property director has been recognised for his commitment to the University of Bradford with an honorary award. Terry Hartwell is an experienced corporate real estate professional who has operated at board level in FTSE 100 companies for 25 years. He has been made a Doctor of the University of…
Arts executive given birthday present with a difference
An artistic and creative director received a birthday present with a difference – an honorary award from the University where she studied. Kully Thiarai, who has led a number of arts organisations during her career, including as Creative Director and Chief Executive of Leeds 2023, has received an honorary award from the University of Bradford,…
£1.2m project to uncover Industrial Revolution’s impact on health
A ground-breaking £1.2 million international research project led by the University of Bradford will investigate how the Industrial Revolution affected human health across Britain and the USA. ‘Dead and Buried: Investigating changes in health during the Industrial Revolution using documentary records and human skeletal remains’, a three-year project between Bradford and SUNY Plattsburgh, the state university…
Don’t fall foul of the Tipping Act, Azets warns businesses
Hospitality and service industry businesses in Yorkshire could face fines and the prospect of an employment tribunal if they don’t comply with the Tipping Act, two experts have warned. The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 rules that employers must pass on all tips, gratuities and service charges to workers without deductions. This act impacts…
Why every business should start using AI in 2026
AI is no longer a luxury for big corporations; it’s now an essential tool for businesses of every size. With rising costs and growing pressure on productivity, AI offers a practical way for teams to work smarter without increasing workload or cutting staff. In marketing, AI can create content, analyse customer behaviour and automate campaigns,…
Bulls sign Joe Mellor
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce the signing of Joe Mellor on a one-year deal! Mellor becomes the 14th new face in the Kurt Haggerty era – linking back up with his new head coach along with the likes of Jayden Nikorima, Ethan Ryan and Loghan Lewis. Having come through the ranks at Wigan, Mellor…
How AI can be used to help combat wildfires
The University of Bradford is using artificial intelligence (AI) to spot wildfires early and send alerts to emergency teams, helping them act quickly and reduce damage. Wildfire detection in remote areas is risky for responders, an issue raised at AI for All, the University of Bradford’s event at MyLahore in Birmingham on using new technologies…
Bradford College launches new academy for creative skills
The Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin, officially opened Bradford College’s new skills development space for the creative leaders of tomorrow. ‘The Producing Academy’ is an exciting new facility designed to nurture the wave of creative talent needed across West Yorkshire, helping to position the region as a national powerhouse for the creative industries. Covering…
Budget 2025: Housing Association CEO backs two-child benefit cap removal but concerned over cost of living
The chief executive of Bradford-based Manningham Housing Association has welcomed the Chancellor’s decision to abolish the two-child benefit cap in today’s Budget. In a statement, Lee Bloomfield said: “As a housing association which places a special emphasis on providing high quality affordable properties for larger families, the removal of the two-child benefit cap is positive…
Businesses collaborate with childcare providers to celebrate National Tree Week
The team at a Bradford-based garden centre group has collaborated with its managed print supplier to celebrate National Tree Week with a childcare provider in Wakefield. Yorkshire Garden Centres, owner of Tong, Tingley, Bingley, Otley and Pennine Garden Centres, plus Dean’s York and Scarborough, has partnered with Oyster to provide the Nurtured Childcare group of…
Bradford College honours higher education students at annual graduation ceremony
A remarkable 373 higher education students gathered at The Life Centre to take part in the 2025 Bradford College graduation ceremony. This is the first year that all Bradford College higher education students attended the same graduation, making it the largest ceremony ever held to date. The annual event brought together special guests, family members,…
Incredible interactive 3D models will preserve centuries of heritage
Two of Ireland’s most historic walled towns – Kilmallock in County Limerick and Derry/Londonderry in Northern Ireland – have been digitally recreated in stunning detail thanks to pioneering technology developed at the University of Bradford. The project uses advanced scanning techniques to create immersive digital twins of these medieval settlements, capturing everything from towering walls…
Kiril Mischeff Group acquires Minster Fine Foods Ltd
Kiril Mischeff, a leading food and beverage supplier, has acquired South-Lincolnshire based Minster Fine Foods Ltd, further strengthening its growing portfolio. Kiril Mischeff, one of Europe’s leading food and ingredient suppliers to the food and beverage manufacturing, foodservice and retail sectors, was advised on the acquisition by Yorkshire-based commercial law firm Schofield Sweeney. Minster Fine…
Skeleton secrets uncovered in new medieval documentary
An online film featuring skeletons from early medieval England examined by an expert from the University of Bradford has been released. History Hit’s film, ‘Medieval Cold Case: Death in the Dark Ages’, features Dr Jo Buckberry, from the University’s Department of Archaeological and Forensic Sciences, providing her expertise on three skeletons dating back to the…
Bulls sign Ryan Sutton
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce the signing of powerful front row forward Ryan Sutton on a one-year deal – with a second-year option. Sutton made his professional debut for Wigan Warriors against the Bulls in 2014 – going on to win two Super League Grand Finals for the cherry and whites. His form saw…
Postmasters warned time is running out for compensation claims
Despite widespread publicity and a number of recent high-profile settlements in the Post Office Horizon scandal, a leading lawyer is urging postmasters who have yet to lodge or appeal a claim to take action, as the deadlines rapidly approach. Sir Alan Bates, who led the campaign for justice, and the oldest victim, Betty Brown, have…
Autumn Budget 2025: prediction and policy pitfalls
Fairness, Feasibility, and the Fragile Art of Fiscal Balance Dr Giray Gozgor is an Associate Professor of Economics and Finance at the School of Management, University of Bradford As Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to deliver the Autumn Budget on 26 November, a University of Bradford economist warns that the challenge is “not just fiscal, but…
Lantern parade lights up Festival of the Dead
More than 200 people paid tribute to their loved ones at a lantern parade held in a Bradford district park. The Festival of the Dead parade, organised by the University of Bradford in collaboration with Cecil Green Arts, Bradford Death Cafe and Kynd, was at Northcliffe Park, Shipley, on Sunday 16 November. Following a parade…
Dear Chancellor, how the following policy changes would boost hard-hit businesses in Yorkshire
A savvy wish-list of seven policies to boost hard-hit SMEs in Yorkshire has been sent to the Chancellor by UK top 10 accountancy and business advisory firm Azets. With offices in Leeds, Bradford and York, the firm specialises in SME advice and support for more than 80,000 clients nationwide. Praveen Gupta, Azets’ UK head of…
Bradford City stadium VR project aims to inspire other clubs
The team behind an innovative virtual reality (VR)-inspired project featuring Bradford City AFC supporters’ memories hope it will be replicated by other professional football clubs after it was showcased at the University of Bradford. ‘Stories from Valley Parade’, a digital copy of the University of Bradford Stadium, traditionally known as Valley Parade, created for people…
York garden centre wins Highly Commended at regional business awards
The team at a York garden centre is celebrating after receiving a Highly Commended accolade at a regional business award. Dean’s York was awarded the accolade in the Rural Business of the Year category of the annual Yorkshire Post Business Awards, which celebrate Yorkshire’s best in business. Dean’s York manager, Mike Waugh, is delighted with…
Award-winning coach launches next chapter with new executive coaching packages for 2026
Jasmine Clarke, EMCC Senior Accredited Coach and founder of Zest Productivity, has been named New Business of the Year 2025 at the Keighley & Airedale Business Awards. The win marks a defining moment in her journey from productivity specialist to one of Yorkshire’s emerging voices in executive and leadership coaching. Through her company, Zest, Jasmine…
Female Founders boosted by Bradford start-up event
Female-led innovation took centre stage at the University of Bradford’s Demo Day, showcasing some of the region’s most promising start-ups. Among the 20 start-ups on display were Lotessa, a digital health platform founded by Tsitsi Chinyandura, and X-Trim, a wearable fitness device developed by Lucy Finn. The event marks the culmination of the Bradford-Renduchintala Enterprise…
Students in pole position thanks to Santander’s UK-first app launch
Students at the University of Bradford were firmly in the driving seat during the launch of a new one-stop-shop app developed in partnership with Santander Universities UK. Bradford is the first UK university to join the Santander network – with its UoB Digital app – which contains a campus map, timetables, news, student support services links, Santander benefits…
Russell joins the Bulls
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce the signing of Papua New Guinea international Dan Russell on a one-year deal – subject to international clearance. The 6ft 4in back row forward, who can also play in the centres, spent seven years in the Queensland and NSW Cup competitions in Australia before making his NRL debut for…
Taxing time for company directors over dividends reporting requirements
Company directors and shareholders in Yorkshire face new mandatory reporting requirements for the first time when it comes to declaring dividends from profits for owner-managed and family-run ‘close’ companies. Close companies are usually privately owned limited companies controlled by five or fewer participants, including shareholder directors. The reporting for the compliance ruling by HMRC starts…
Why climate change affects women more than men
TV weather presenter Laura Tobin hosted a conference to discuss why climate change adversely affects women more than men. Climate Justice for Women was held at University of Bradford, which three years ago gained members status of COP (COP30, the largest global United Nations event for discussions and negotiations on climate change, runs until November…