The city is bursting with activity and inspiration, making it the perfect place to spend your prime years. It’s no surprise that the city’s various universities have spawned a good deal of successful names in sport, film, science, politics and the arts. While the University of Leeds has attracted its fair share of familiar faces – including Hollywood actor Chris Pine, who recently recounted his experience of living in Hyde Park – Leeds Beckett University has also seen some significant figures grace its corridors. Here are 11 pictures showcasing some of the most famous alumni to come from the uni, which was previously known as Leeds Metropolitan University and Leeds Polytechnic.