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Good luck or bad? How Christmas decorating traditions vary in England
Heritage project finds practices thought to bring good fortune in one place were believed to sow disaster down the road.
Simon Armitage to mark 100 years of the BBC with special centenary poem
The Poet Laureate and University of Leeds Professor of Poetry has been commissioned by the BBC to examine the corporation from a ‘unique perspective’.
Yorkshire dialect to be explored through rap, writing and art
Rap, art and writing workshops are being held to help hard-to-reach Yorkshire residents delve into their dialect.
School of English research recognised by REF 2021
The REF 2021 results for English Language and Literature (UoA 27) show that the University of Leeds is a centre of excellence across English Studies, including Creative Writing and Theatre Studies.
Award success for climate emergency film
A short film, made in conjunction with a University of Leeds-based research project, has received recognition from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC).