Events

Celebrating its 13th year, the FUAM Graduate Art Prize exhibition showcases the artistic talent of students completing BA studies in Art and Design and Fine Art at the University of Leeds in 2025.

An augmented reality experience created by Dr Louise Atkinson in collaboration with Chinese-speaking participants as a contemporary parallel to the Chinese export wallpaper at Harewood House.

We’re proud to present a new exhibition showcasing work from our second-year BA Fashion Innovation students (2024–25 cohort).

Carried Over is an exhibition of student work shaped by a year abroad.

Organised by Gregorio Alonso, Associate Professor in Hispanic History, and Johanna Stiebert, Director of the Centre for Religion and Public Life

Part of the Music Research Seminar Series 2025-26

(And there's still) three minutes to change the future of heritage in Yorkshire.

Book talk with Professor Sarojini Nadar (Desmond Tutu Research Chair, University of the Western Cape)

Dr Patrick Lally Michelson presents a paper for the War Studies and Politics, Diplomacy and International History research groups in the School of History.

A roundtable discussion organised by the Women, Gender and Sexuality research group in the School of History

Dr Nada Zečević presents a paper for the Institute for Medieval Studies seminar series

A workshop for PGRs and ECRs offered by the School of History's Politics, Diplomacy and International History research group.

We been facilitating participation in museums alright. Lots of us have now for many years … but what is it, exactly, that we’ve been doing?

Interested in studying Fine Art, History of Art or Cultural and Media Studies? Join us for one of our undergraduate open days on Saturday 4 October and Saturday 18 October.

Dr Jonathan Slater presents a paper for the War Studies and Health Histories research groups in the School of History

Part of the Music Research Seminar Series 2025-26

Part of the CHIA seminar programme, 2025-2026

This interdisciplinary session will explore the meaning and practice of co-production in participatory art, especially in the context of youth mental health and loneliness.

Dr Rhiannon Garth Jones presents a paper for the Institute for Medieval Studies seminar series

This seminar unearths a history of women’s authorship in North American slasher film production, and examines the role women have played in the overarching politics and ideology of the slasher film

The lecture discusses how the concept of Aural Diversity can help us better understand the differences in hearing experience which affect the ways in which music is created, performed, and perceived.

Siyuan Yin’s ethnographic study explores how mediated labor activism advances worker mobilization, feminist activism, and counter-discourses amid China’s authoritarian constraints

Part of the Music Research Seminar Series 2025-26

Colonel (ret.) Klaus Wolf presents a paper for the War Studies and Politics, Diplomacy and International History research groups in the School of History.

Dr Laura Seymour presents a paper for the Health Histories research group in the School of History.

Part of the CHIA seminar programme, 2025-2026

Drawing on research conducted over 20 years, Prof. Julia Snell interrogates the assumption that modifying children's speech will lead to educational success and social mobility.

Music and the Arts in France – 1925 is an international Conference and Festival that takes 1925 as the confluence for exploring key composers for whom it was a significant date.

Ailish Tynan and Joseph Middleton perform music including Ravel's Sheherazade, Poulenc La courte paille, and songs by Satie and Rosenthal.

Dame Felicity Lott leads a masterclass with students of the Royal Northern College of Music and Leeds Song Young Artists.

Book Launch for ‘Influencer Creep: How Optimization, Authenticity and Self-Branding Transform Creative Culture’ by Sophie Bishop, with Dr Eirini Boukla (School of Design) and artist Marianna Mariz

Part of the Music Research Seminar Series 2025-26

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

Performing Power proposes an analysis of social power not as a material or ideal resource, but as a dramatic and aesthetic act.

Part of the Music Research Seminar Series 2025-26

Part of the CHIA seminar programme, 2025-2026

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

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

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

Discover how behaviour change, and habit formation strategies can enhance healthcare outcomes and drive patient engagement.

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

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

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

Build meaningful brands through storytelling, strategy, and consumer connection.

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

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

Part of the Music Research Seminar Series 2025-26

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.

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.

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.

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.