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
14. Leeds University in the 1980s
The vice-chancellor of Leeds University Sir Edward Parkes, right, joins protesting students outside the University in November 1986. Pictured with him are, from left, the West Yorkshire NUS convenor Dave Green, the president of Leeds Polytechnic Students Union Tommy Hutchinson, the president of Leeds University Union Paul Brannen and the Polytchnic's director Chris Price. Photo: YPN
15. Leeds University in the 1980s
Actor Paul Valois was struggling to get his wife (Pam Davies) to stay in the picture at this Leeds University enactment of the Brotherton Players production of 'Play of Noah' in April 1983. But was tussle was only in jest. Paul, who played Noah, was pushing out this ark at the start of the three-day Leeds Renaissance Festival. Photo: YPN
16. Leeds University in the 1980s
A firefighter silhouetted against the nigh sky tackles a blaze at Leeds University in December 1987. Photo: Peter Thacker