All aspects of academic life are in focus from fun and friendship through to protests and bird’s eye views as well as news stories from the decade. The photos are sure to evoke memories for a generation of students who remember life at the Uni during the decade. READ MORE: 15 photos you'll only understand if you studied at Leeds Polytechnic LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Leeds University in the 1980s
Off and sniffing in March 1986. Pictured are members of the Leeds University Wine Society team, from left, president Neil Drave, Michelle Teofan, Damian Bond and Bevis Ingram. Photo: YPN
8. Leeds University in the 1980s
Enjoy these photo memories from Leeds University in the 1980s. Photo: YPN
9. Leeds University in the 1980s
These four students had come out tops in a textile version of University Challenge in April 1981. They are Andy Lotze (textile chemistry), Andy Patterson (textile process engineering), Vicky Robinson (textile design) and Russell Pike (textile design). Photo: YPN
10. Leeds University in the 1980s
Mrs J B Gold, sister of the later Lord Boyle, unveils a plaque in her brother's memory at Leeds University in January 1982. Photo: YPN
11. Leeds University in the 1980s
A bird's eye view of Boddington Hall in March 1988. Photo: YPN
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