Cultural Institute
Cultural Institute
The Cultural Institute activates exchange between the University of Leeds and the creative sector, benefiting people, research and student experience.
We support interdisciplinary research, artist residencies, student opportunities and cultural programmes like Light Night and Smeaton300.
Collaboration is key to our work, creating opportunities for researchers, artists and creative professionals to play, explore and innovate.
As a key driver of the Cultural Engagement Strategy, we build meaningful connections within the University and across the wider community, mobilising the power of culture and creativity to drive positive change.
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News
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New Turner Prize education partnership revealed
A partnership between University of Leeds, Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture and Yorkshire Contemporary will support the education programme of the Turner Prize 2025.
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Dawn Cameron on Community, Research and Culture in Bradford 2025
In this Medium article, researcher Dawn Cameron discusses her new PhD, exploring how ideas of ‘race’, culture, space and community engagement intersect.
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A Well Deserved Cuppa: Saba Siddiqui’s Invitation to Sit, Reflect and Resist
As part of OUR TURN: Bradford Visual Arts Festival, artist Saba Siddiqui presents a multi-sensory installation that invites visitors to gather around a table and reflect on the ritual of the tea break.
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Artworks for all ages illuminate campus
Music, magic and mind-bending research are transforming the University of Leeds campus for its most ambitious contribution to Light Night yet.
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Leeds Creative Labs tackles climate futures
This year, we've partnered with the Priestley Centre for Climate Futures for a special edition of Leeds Creative Labs focused on one of the most urgent challenges of our time: the climate crisis.
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Supporting Bradford 2025 City of Culture
The University is partnering with Bradford 2025 to enhance engagement by staff and students with the UK City of Culture’s plans.
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Sapling Fund 2024 to 2025 - collaborations announced
Read about the six projects that will be funded by the Sapling Fund 2024 to 2025.