International diplomacy, wildlife rescue and some Leeds stars on and off screen
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Read moreFor more than 30 years, Herbert Read lived at the heart of radical changes in 20th century arts and political thinking.
Read moreTwenty years ago, he taught creative writing at Leeds. Now, world-renowned West Yorkshire poet Simon Armitage has returned as the University’s first Professor of poetry. Dr Fiona Becket, Head of the School of English, said: “Current and future students for many years to come will be extremely excited to have the opportunity to hear and talk to Simon, and to be taught by him.”