Events

Join us for a series of language taster sessions. Learn a few new phrases and meet speakers of the language. All levels welcome - no prior knowledge of the languages is required.

Broken/Makeshift at Sunny Bank Mills features work by a number of acclaimed and emerging artists, including recent BA Fine Art graduate Megan Preston-Davies.

This new exhibition of work by fine art alumni Alice Boot at Sunny Bank Mills explores domestic and industrial narratives of woven textile.

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

The first of LAHRI Connected Conversations will take place on 25 November focusing on one of the University's three signature strengths: health, wellbeing and health tech

Join us for the inaugural 'Media Frontiers' event in The School of Media and Communication, bringing industry experts in conversation with the School’s research staff, students and beyond

Our final year undergraduate fine art students are opening up their studios to display works in progress.

A special talk to mark the signing of a new collaborative arrangement between the Royal Armouries and the School of History.

Dr Jade French (School of Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies) is one of five panelists at this hybrid event organised by Yorkshire Contemporary in partnership with the University of Leeds.

You are warmly invited to the online launch of Emotionally Engaged: A Toolkit for your Archival Journey.

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

The School of History invites you to join us for Professor King's inaugural lecture, entitled 'History is not ours: Collaboration, expertise, and history making beyond the academy.’

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

Part of the Ethics of Medical Photography: Past, Present and Future research project.

The programme will include an interview with the author, reflections on the book, and a plenary Q&A

Judith Jesch and Charlotte Eichler present a seminar for the Institute for Medieval Studies.

Dr Marek Eby presents a paper for the Health Histories research group

Professor Shane Doyle presents a paper for the Empires and Aftermath research group in the School of History.

Join us for this seminar with researchers and museum practitioners from Museum of Modern Art of São Paulo, Brazil.

Online platforms appear democratizing, but Wikipedia shows disagreements over mundane topics expose schisms—not over facts, but whose knowledge is acknowledged and whose downplayed

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.

An exploration of how the dominant and ‘normal’ operation of commercial screen storytelling became a business of attracting microaudiences and what that means for the stories told

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.

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

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

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.