In this new series from the University of Leeds, Vice-Chancellor Professor Simone Buitendijk is joined by Fridey Cordingley, Deputy Director of Communications, to discuss her blog, ‘Confessions of a leader in a time of crisis’.

Much has been written in recent years about values-based organisations, and the potential they have of uniting and motivating employees. But what about a University? What are the implications for staff, students - and importantly the work we do, through research, to make the world a better place?