University of Leeds

Light Art of a lit-up peacock that celebrates Diwali near the Marjorie and Arnold Ziff Building, University of Leeds.

Colourful light Art projection on to Leeds Civic Hall in Millenium Square

Light art installation of an inflatable lit-up fox in front of the Radisson Blu Hotel in Leeds City Centre

Light art projection of cut up kashmiri textiles projected on to the Laidlaw Library, University of Leeds.

What a fantastic evening at @lightnightleeds.bsky.social yesterday — full of striking, creative, and fun installations 💡

If you missed it, there’s still time to catch it tonight from 6–10pm.

Check out some of the impressive light displays on campus and across the city 👇
www.lightnightleeds.co.uk

People using scientific equipment at an Open Day subject demonstration.

If you missed out, why not join our webinars 👇

💻 Applying through UCAS
📅 Today (Wednesday 22 October)
🕰 4:30-5:15pm

💷 Student finance, budgeting and scholarships
📅 Wednesday 5 November
🕰 4.30–5.15pm

🎓 Student life at Leeds
📅 Wednesday 19 November
🕰 4.30–5.15pm

Book your place➡ bit.ly/47oukfr

People speaking to a student ambassador on University of Leeds campus

People sitting and chatting in Common Ground Cafe

Our Autumn Open Days concluded on Saturday 🍂

Thank you to everyone who joined us - we hope you had an enjoyable time and got to see what makes our campus and community so special.

YouTube video by University of Leeds All Accents Welcome

Accent bias is often overlooked in academic and professional settings, yet it deeply affects confidence, participation, and belonging.

📢 It’s time to tackle bias together, and create a campus where all accents are welcome.

Find out more: youtu.be/U4I8TPJpJD8

Everyone has an accent, a way of speaking that reflects different aspects of our identities.

At the University of Leeds, we’ve launched the All Accents Welcome campaign to celebrate the diversity of voices across our community and raise awareness of accent bias.

A night photograph showcasing the Leeds University Business School campus, featuring illuminated architecture of various buildings such as Maurice Keyworth and Innovation Centre. The images highlight the greenery surrounding the campus, with a wintery evening ambiance and a beautiful sunset illuminating the landscape.

We wish everyone who’s celebrating a happy Diwali🪔
We hope you and your loved ones have a joyous celebration full of light 🌟✨

The University of Leeds Think Pacific cohort of students at a beach in Fiji.

Looking to the future, some of the students have been inspired to pursue careers in mental health, global development and sustainability, driven by a desire to support communities like those they met in Fiji.

To find out more about the programme here 👇 www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...

Group photo of female students in Fiji wearing fijian clothing.

Partnering with the Fijian government, students lived in remote villages, led workshops, and saw climate change’s impact on the community.🌱

“Seeing the way cross cultural collaboration enriches learning and outcomes was an extremely valuable experience for me.” - Lauren Baker, fourth year student 💬

Landscape photo of the village of Waibasaga in Fiji with blue skies and green mountains in the background.

Students volunteered in sustainability project in Fiji 🌎

The students recently joined the expedition through Think Pacific, a social enterprise and international charity co-founded by Leeds alum Harry Hunter.

The initiative began at the University’s SPARK business start-up programme🤝

Light Night Leeds Step into a world of glowing butterflies, peacock lanterns, giant neurons and projection-mapped Kashmiri textiles...

Join us for an immersive, family-friendly evening of creativity, light and art! 💡

Enjoy refreshments, hands-on activities, and free parking after 6pm in the campus multi-storey car park.

Find out more about Light Night on campus 👇

openup.leeds.ac.uk/event-groupi...

Recut, Retake, Regrow – A projection-mapped installation inspired by Kashmiri textiles in the University of Leeds collections.

Patterns and colours unfolding across Laidlaw Library reveal links between South Asian textiles and their British copies.

📍 Laidlaw Library, Hillary Place

Person dressed in lit-up carnival costume, in Beech Grove Plaza, touches one hand with a young person.

Banyan - RJC Dance and the School of Mechanical Engineering return with a new carnival routine and costumes designed by engineers and Rhian Kempadoo-Millar (Mango Arts), inspired by the mighty Banyan tree 🌳🎉

🕰 Catch them every hour from 7pm

📍 From LUU precinct to Sign for Art Sculpture

Light art installation 'Network' - three large and lit-up inflatable neurons.

Network - Have you ever thought about what goes on inside your brain? Developed in collaboration with Gemma Wood and Leeds' neuroscientist Jessica Kwok, Network is made up three huge inflatable neurons. They invite you to embark on a journey inside of the mind.

📍 Outside Baines Wing

Light art installation 'In a City of Flowers' - there are a number of wooden shelters lit up in different colours (mainly pink and orange)

In a City of Flowers – Step up to one of 12 wooden shelters, peek inside, and see a beautiful British butterfly appear to rest on your hand like a hologram 🦋

The shelters prompt us to consider where butterflies live and how planting wildflowers can help them thrive again 🌸

📍 LUU precinct

Image of person admiring art light installation of a lit up flower. Text on graphic says: Light Night Leeds at the University of Leeds 22-23 October Free Discover what's on - openup.leeds.ac.uk

Leeds’ annual arts and light festival @lightnightleeds.bsky.social will be taking place across Leeds City Centre on Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 October!

Find out more ➡ www.lightnightleeds.co.uk

This year there will be 16 installations and activities held on campus, here's some more information 👇

nine professionals stood smiling in an office setting

We were delighted in the Priestley Centre to welcome Climate Minister, @katiewhitemp.bsky.social today on her first UK Ministerial visit!
She met with leading climate researchers, explored our innovation projects, and filmed a Q&A with our director, Professor Piers Forster which will be shared soon!

People stood outside The Great Hall on University of Leeds campus. Some people are speaking to a student ambassador in the background.

At Open Day you can take a look around ⬇

🗣 Information Fair
🏋️‍♀️ The Edge – our gym and sports centre
📚 Libraries
👥 Leeds University Union – home to 300+ clubs and societies
🏠 Accommodation
…and so much more!

Find out more 👇
bit.ly/3WHV7yi

People walking around near Beech Grove Plaza on University of Leeds campus. One of the people holds an Open Day guide.

There’s still time to come to the last of our Autumn Open Days this Saturday (18 October) 🍂

You will be able to discover your course, chat with staff and students, and experience what campus life is really like 🎓

How can we help women thrive in menopause?

Ahead of World Menopause Day this Saturday, Leeds academics Bee MacPherson, Janet Cade, and Hannah Campbell are searching for the answers on our latest episode of the How To Fix… podcast.

Listen to the episode here: listen.podmasters.uk/HTFCleanAir?...

‘New reality’ as world reaches first climate tipping point Researchers in Leeds have joined experts from across the world in warning that Earth is reaching the first of many climate tipping points that will cause catastrophic harm without urgent action.

Researchers in Leeds have joined experts from around the world to contribute to the landmark Global Tipping Points report 🌍

You can read more about the University's contribution and the report here 👇
https://www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/5861/new-reality-as-world-reaches-first-climate-tipping-point

🌳Parks are essential green spaces for exercise, socialising, relaxation, but 1 in 6 UK women feel unsafe in them even in daylight. That's why @annabarker.bsky.social @suzylamplughtrust.bsky.social & @keepbritaintidy.bsky.social have launched the #StandUpAgainstStreetHarassment campaign

PHD students with Peter and Susan Cheney at the opening

The facility was opened last week by donors Peter and Susan Cheney as part of their wider vision to support translational science at the University.

Find out more here: www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...

Shearer West, Vice Chancellor of the University of Leeds, at the opening event

“This isn’t just a building; it’s a space that is designed to spark ideas. We’re creating a community of researchers together who can think differently to tackle unmet clinical needs of our society.” - Professor Francesco Del Galdo, Co-Director of the Cheney Biomedical Accelerator

Cheney Biomedical Accelerator

The Accelerator includes a PhD scholarship programme, and a series of workshops and funding calls designed to support interdisciplinary research, bringing together researchers to collaborate on research addressing global health challenges such as cancer, heart disease, and neurogenerative diseases.

Peter and Susan Cheney opening the Cheney Biomedical Accelerator

The Cheney Biomedical Accelerator

We're thrilled to announce the opening of The Cheney Biomedical Accelerator, a state-of-the-art research facility providing opportunities for new and bold scientific discoveries on our campus.

There’s still time to register for our Autumn Open Days 🍂

If you’re thinking about studying at Leeds, make sure to join us on Saturday 4 or 18 October 📅

Here’s some top tips from some of our current students to help you make the most of your day ✅

Register now 👇

www.leeds.ac.uk/undergraduat...

Leeds experts in rubble recycling scheme to help rebuild Ukraine - BBC News University of Leeds experts are sharing technology to recycle debris from the conflict with Russia.

🏗️Tech developed by @drleonblack.bsky.social & Prof Theo Hanein at @universityofleeds.bsky.social will help recycle rubble in Ukraine into building materials. Lviv researchers, collaborating on the project, visited the University for training & knowledge exchange.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Graphic featuring an image of students on the Parkinson steps with the text "Welcome to your new home" overlayed

It's Welcome Week here at Leeds, which means our campus is lovely and busy 🙌 ☀️

For new students, life in Leeds starts now, and this week is all about meeting new people, trying new things and exploring your new home.

https://students.leeds.ac.uk/welcome

There’s even more to discover, including an information fair, subject-specific talks and drop-ins, demos, taster lectures, campus tours and more 🏫

Book your place now 👇

www.leeds.ac.uk/undergraduat...

Two people stood near Beech Grove Plaza, University of Leeds. One of them is holding an Open Day booklet in their hand.

Considering studying at Leeds? 🎓

Join us for our Open Days on Saturday 4 and 18 October to learn about your course and get a feel for campus life.

You can also explore ⬇

🏋️‍♀️ The Edge gym and sports centre
📚 Libraries
👥 Leeds University Union
🌐 HELIX, our digital innovation space
🏠 Accommodation