From today this account will no longer be active.

You can find us over on Instagram, BlueSky and Facebook.

Since 2009, we’ve used this account to share University updates, highlight research stories, and connect with the Leeds community far and wide.

However, in recent years - like many others - we’ve experienced a huge drop in engagement due to developments on the platform.

THIS THURSDAY

Mary Griffiths will be joined by two of her most significant collaborators: Tony Crowley @LeedsUniEnglish @UniversityLeeds and Sarah Harris @sheffielduni for an in-conversation moving across art, literature and science

Last few FREE tickets
library.leeds.ac.uk/events/event/1…

Happy New Year! 🎉

Wishing you all a 2025 filled with joy, new adventures and endless possibilities 🌟

Day 2 of the new year spent well in Kolkata: chatting w/ students & consultants about the programme I lead (BA in Cultural & Media Studies), my fantastic colleagues in @FAHACS & our vibrant interdisciplinary community in the @LeedsUniAHC .

Professor @DrabigailHarris is appearing in this year's #UniversityChallenge Christmas Special @BBCTwo representing her alma mater @univofstandrews

56 distinguished alumni from 14 universities will compete to claim the title of Christmas champions👇

ahc.leeds.ac.uk/fine-art/news/…

The holidays are here! 🎄

The University will be closed between 21 December to 1 January.

Check out library opening times, support, and activities that will be available to those in Leeds over the winter break 📚

Find out more ⬇️
students.leeds.ac.uk/holidayinfo

That’s a wrap – our winter graduations are over for another year 🎓

Congratulations to the class of 2024 and welcome to the @LeedsAlumni community 💚

We hope you have had an amazing time celebrating and we can’t wait to see what you do next!

📣ABBEY HOUSE MUSEUM CLOSURE

Leeds City Council have proposed to close Abbey House Museum to save £160,000/year. Leeds Museums & Galleries are running a consultation on this proposal, which is open until 23 January 2025.👉Respond to the consultation here zurl.co/jM8kH

It's the final week of Part of the Furniture: The Library of John Bedford 🪑

Rare and beautiful books selected from the world-leading library of antiques dealer John Bedford chart the evolution of furniture design over the centuries

Closes 5pm Saturday
bit.ly/PartOfTheFurni…

TWO WEEKS TO GO

Get your furniture fix before our current exhibition in Treasures of the Brotherton closes on 21 December

Rare and beautiful books chart the evolution of furniture design over the centuries in 'Part of the Furniture'

Don't miss it!
bit.ly/PartOfTheFurni…

Tomorrow is your last chance to see this beautiful exhibition of Judith Tucker's work at Space@Design @uoldesign

Closing Friday 13 December 🪻

ahc.leeds.ac.uk/design/events/…

Are you an artist or @UniversityLeeds academic interested in exploring the intersections of creativity and climate research?
Join us for an information session to learn more about the Climate Futures edition of Leeds Creative Labs on 9th January, 12:00
👉tinyurl.com/2vd443k6

Our in-person winter graduation ceremonies begin today 🥳

A huge congratulations to everyone who has already graduated virtually and to those who will be graduating on campus!

We're so proud of your achievements and so pleased to welcome you to our @LeedsAlumni community 💚

I'm in the wonderful new Wakefield Exchange building surrounded by loads of brilliant teachers and creatives. Privileged to have been invited to speak with @theartcriminal at the launch of the co-created Wakefield Curriculum about the problems and potentials of 'cultural capital'

The @UniversityLeeds and the Herbert Read Connections

Sat 7 December, 1pm

@DrabigailHarris & graduates from the Postgraduate Certificate in Developing Teachers Research & Practice programme are speaking at this online event organised by @InSEAOfficial

ahc.leeds.ac.uk/events/event/3…

Interested in pursuing a Masters but missed our Postgraduate Virtual Open Day? 🤔

We’ve got you!

Watch our talks that answer your questions on:
✍ ️Admissions
💼 Careers
💰 Funding and scholarships
🏡 Accommodation
🤩 Student experience

Watch now ⬇️
leeds.ac.uk/postgraduate-o…

Want to see why Leeds has incredible history for art teachers, then & now?

#ArtResLeeds, @UniversityLeeds @UoLArtsOutreach @FAHACS

@InSEAOfficial

Sat 7 Dec 1:00 PM - 2:20 PM: InSEA@70 The University of Leeds and the Herbert Read Connections. tickettailor.com/events/interna…

This lunchtime, leading furniture historians Pat Kirkham, Sarah Medlam and Adriana Turpin will be discussing the extraordinary role that women furniture historians have played - and continue to play - in the research on furniture’s history

And it's free!
library.leeds.ac.uk/events/event/1…