Light Night 2018 on campus
The University is playing a key part in next week's city-wide Light Night celebrations, with events ranging from live coding to a marvellous mushroom adventure.
Arts & Culture News
University plays biggest role yet in Ilkley Literature Festival
The North of England’s longest running literature festival begins today – with more events on campus or featuring staff from the University than ever before.
And the Leeds International Piano Competition winner is…
Eric Lu, 20, from the US, has been awarded first place at the Leeds International Piano Competition, widely regarded as among the most coveted prizes in the musical world.
Leeds shares massive research and development boost for UK’s creative industries
A new multi-million pound research project to boost creative innovation in the textile and fashion industry is being spearheaded by the University of Leeds.
Coming to a platform near you … Leeds Piano Trail
A trail featuring a dozen imaginatively decorated pianos launches across Leeds today.
Nurturing the next generation of skilled researchers
The Universities of Leeds, York and Sheffield have been awarded funding by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) to support more than 250 PhD researchers.
Tuning up for imaginative new piano competition programme
The Leeds International Piano Competition, supported by the University, today reveals its hugely expanded programme for this year’s event.
Shaping an exciting new celebration of sculpture
The University is backing a major new initiative that will celebrate Yorkshire’s status as a leading destination for modern and contemporary sculpture.
Dance can help young people's health and empowerment
The impact of dance on the health, well-being and sense of empowerment of young people is the focus of a new report by scientists at the University and partners at Yorkshire Dance.
Inaugural piano festival is prelude to international competition
The inaugural Leeds Piano Festival gets under way next week, as part of a programme of expanding activities organised by the Leeds International Piano Competition in the city and beyond.