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Launch of Dr Tom Tyler's book 'Game: Animals, Video Games and Humanity' at the National Videogame Museum, Sheffield. 
Dr Tyler addresses the audience at the museum.

A Leeds academic brought his new book to life with video games, guest speakers and even an appearance by Sonic the Hedgehog.  

William Buckland, Geological Cross-Section, 1836

The School of Philosophy, Religion, and History of Science celebrated the publication of a new historical study by Dr Jonathan Topham.  

View of someone wearing headphones from behind.
Picture via Unsplash/Kelvin Lutan

Listening to music helped people to feel connected and gave them a sense of normality during the isolation of the first Covid-19 lockdown, research has found. 

A central heating thermostat console being held.
Picture free to use via Unsplash/Arthur Lambillotte

People from disadvantaged and minority communities don’t feel heard by politicians – and need urgent help to deal with the cost of living crisis, research has found. 

Lower Briggate, Leeds, in 1880, featuring Frederic Forster's Leeds Mourning Warehouse, left, and a black bodice with long sleeves on a mannequin. 
Lower Briggate picture credit: Leeds Museums and Galleries

The death of Queen Victoria and the need to wear mourning dress meant a booming trade for Leeds’ high street.