Events

MA students from the School of Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies are curating eight new online exhibitions using a range of open access collections.

Featuring alumni from the University of Leeds, this group exhibition at Patrick Studios brings together four artists whose practices focus on making as a way of holding knowledge.

Based on interviews with youth across the world this talk examines how techno-capitalist precarity, disinformation and structural violence are pushing young people into crisis.

Part of the Music Research Seminar Series 2025-26

Join us to celebrate the recent publication of Professor Tony Crowley's Painting History: The Murals of Northern Ireland, 1908–2024, produced by Amherst College Press.

Author Julia Franck, together with her English publisher, Monique Charlesworth, will be in Leeds on the 6th of February to give a reading from and talk about her new novel, Worlds Apart.

In this talk, Dr Helen Graham will share insights from her new book, which explores why participation – the direct involvement of non-museum staff in museums – has been so hard.

The aim of this talk is to set out an empirical framework for scrutinizing the ethical dimensions of digitally mediated temporal experience

Lucía Expósito-Cívico & Rosa Medina Doménech (University of Granada)

The theme of memory in art is explored by a panel of artists, curators and academics, with reference to the Turner Prize 2025 and artists connected to West Yorkshire.

Part of the Music Research Seminar Series 2025-26

The exhibition will reveal a researcher-photographer attuned to the quiet eloquence of place and the stories embedded in its contours

Based on research in collaboration with professional organizations I discuss how female screen professionals navigate challenges in their work through visibility, invisibility and hypervisibility.

In this book talk, Niall Docherty will present empirical and theoretical findings from Healthy Users (2025, UC Press) to show how living well online is not as simple as it seems

Professor Núria Silleras-Fernández (University of Colorado Boulder)

Part of the Music Research Seminar Series 2025-26

Marking the publication of the new, fifth edition of David Hesmondhalgh’s book The Cultural Industries, a discussion between David Hesmondhalgh and Anamik Saha followed by Q&A

Part of the Music Research Seminar Series 2025-26

Learn the fundamentals of fashion illustration through a blend of traditional and digital techniques.

Learn the fundamentals of garment pattern cutting through a mix of theory and practical sessions. Participants will develop essential skills in drafting, adjusting, and understanding patterns.

Effective visual communication is a powerful tool for conveying messages and engaging audiences.

Learn the fundamentals of garment pattern cutting through a mix of theory and practical sessions.

Learn the fundamentals of designing impactful retail experiences through a mix of theory and practical activities with PACE.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of sustainability in fashion and textiles through an engaging mix of theory and case studies.

Enhance your creative thinking and problem-solving skills with our two-day Design Thinking course.

Part of the Music Research Seminar Series 2025-26

From childhood viewing to global platforms, this talk explores the structural decline of broadcast television, what’s at stake and why we should all care.

Join us for a seminar hosted by the Feminisms Research Group, with speaker Dr Gill Park (Lecturer in Curating and Contemporary Art in the School of Fine Art History of Art and Cultural Studies).

This five-day training programme equips participants with theoretical and practical expertise in textile production.

Master the fundamentals of textile production and dive into the key concepts of fibre properties, yarn creation and fabric construction.

This course builds on the fundamentals covered in our Introduction to Textile Technology course with hands-on activities and practical demonstrations.

A strong social media presence can be vital for business success in today's digital world.

Discover the fundamentals of performance textiles through a dynamic mix of theory and practical demonstrations.

Explore how inclusive design can meet the diverse needs of users across accessibility, culture, and experience with PACE.

Discover how textile testing ensures quality, compliance, and performance in manufacturing.

Education through Podcasting (EPOD) is a conference and book series where experts share research and practice on learning through recorded audio, media, and podcasting in educational contexts

Enhance your creative thinking and problem-solving skills with our two-day Design Thinking course

Learn the fundamentals of User Experience (UX) design through a combination of theory, best practice, and hands-on workshops.

The theme for the Society for the Social History of Medicine conference 2026 is In/Out.

IMC 2025 will take place 06-09 July in a fully hybrid format from the University of Leeds campus.

Professional Academy for Creative Enterprise (PACE) onsite courses offer a range of in-person teaching and learning experiences at our University of Leeds campus.

Colour is essential in nearly every manufactured product, from textiles to cosmetics.

Effective visual communication is a powerful tool for conveying messages and engaging audiences.

Participants will explore key elements of brand identity, the power of storytelling, and brand coherence and consistency to create meaningful connections.

Learn the fundamentals of fashion illustration through a blend of traditional and digital techniques.