Fourth DARE Art Prize opens for applications
Challenging artists and scientists to collaborate on new approaches to the creative process, the next DARE Art Prize, awarded by the University and Opera North, is open for applications.
Arts & Culture News
International Medieval Congress returns to campus
The largest academic conference of its kind in Europe, the International Medieval Congress (IMC), returns to campus for 2022 with the theme ‘Borders’.
Crisis-hit UK cultural sector ‘at a crossroads’
New research has revealed the profound impact of COVID-19 on the UK cultural sector’s organisations, workforce and audiences.
Retailer loans rare art to University gallery
Five major artworks have gone on display at the University thanks to a major loan by Marks & Spencer for the benefit of its home city.
University home for Brontë treasure trove
Rare handwritten manuscripts and printed books by the Brontës have been entrusted to the University's Brotherton Library.
Leeds academic wins Ivor Novello Award
Professor Martin Iddon, Head of the School of Music at the University of Leeds, has won the Ivors Composers Award for Solo Composition.
100 years on, the scientists still shaping science
An exhibition about a father and son team who made one of the most significant scientific discoveries of the 20th century opens today at the University.
A physicist who revolutionised modern science
Light Night Leeds 2021 marks the start of a season of events to honour the work and achievements of physicist Sir William Henry Bragg.
Supporting a stellar Ilkley Literature Festival line-up
University colleagues are taking part in a number of exciting events as part of this year's Ilkley Literature Festival’s programme, which runs from tomorrow until Sunday 17 October.
Music streaming 'dominated by top artists'
Just 1% of artists account for up to 80% of streamed tracks, according to new research.