University welcomes Chinese Ambassador on his first visit to Leeds
China’s Ambassador to the UK was shown a wealth of world-leading University of Leeds research and culture on his first visit to the city.
Arts & Culture News
Rare Chinese texts unearthed as part of global theatre collaboration
Precious 17th century copies of plays by Tang Xianzu – Shakespeare’s Chinese contemporary – have come to light as part of a unique international theatre project at the University of Leeds.
Feasting monks and strange foods
Jousting knights, feasting musicians, food demonstrators and artists will descend on Leeds from 3-7 July.
Celebrating the Yorkshire Year of the Textile on campus
The Yorkshire Year of the Textile programme is a year-long artistic programme.
Looking forward through Yorkshire’s past with archive’s new home
A unique collection of manuscripts, archives and books relating to Yorkshire’s history has a new home at the University of Leeds.
Listed sculpture is restored and returned
The University of Leeds is welcoming back one of its largest pieces of art.
Showcasing rediscovered Jewish music and theatre
A rediscovered play written in a Second World War ghetto is given a highly unusual setting later this month as part of a major project to highlight lost or forgotten Jewish music and theatre.
New gallery showcases University treasures
A rich collection of rare manuscripts and books forms a special public display of treasures at the University of Leeds' new £1.9m gallery.
University stages double act with West Yorkshire Playhouse
A new theatre partnership between the University of Leeds and West Yorkshire Playhouse is putting learning centre stage.
Artistic Leeds partnership in the running for prestigious art prize
The University of Leeds has been shortlisted for one of the country's most valuable contemporary art awards.