Faculty researchers taking cutting-edge ideas to Be Curious 2025
Researchers and staff from the faculty will take part in the university’s annual family open day this spring, offering fun hands-on activities that bring their work to life.
Launched in 2016, Be Curious is a free event designed to engage the public with research taking place across the University of Leeds. This year’s Be Curious will take place on Saturday 17 May from 10am to 4pm.
With over 50 stalls and activities on offer, Be Curious invites families across Leeds to explore a diverse range of topics in new and exciting ways, for instance, through interactive sessions and demonstrations.
Researchers from across the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures will be hosting activities throughout the day, covering topics from fossils and famous scientists to music and drama.
This year’s participants include:
- Dan Merrick, School of Music
- Dr Jieun Kim, School of Languages, Cultures and Societies
- Dr Katie Carpenter, School of History
- Steve Ansell, School of Performance and Cultural Industries
- Dr Sonja Andrew, School of Design
- Ana Sevilla-Merino, Spanish Portuguese and Latin American Studies
- Professor Thea Pitman, School of Languages, Cultures and Societies.
Accessibility, collaboration and innovation at Be Curious
This year’s Be Curious continues the University of Leeds’ commitment to accessibility, collaboration and innovation. The event will begin with a quiet hour from 10 am offering a calmer environment for those who prefer a less busy space.
Visitors can book quiet hour tickets in advance or collect them on the day, subject to availability.
There will also be a dedicated space for young people, curated by Leeds Youth Council, while vegetarian and vegan cold snacks will be available from the Parkinson Café and the Refectory throughout the day.
More information
- Book your quiet hour ticket (10am–11am)
- Book your general admission ticket 11am–4pm
- For more information about the event and accessibility options, visit the Be Curious event page.
- If you have any questions or specific requirements, please contact the Be Curious team at BeCurious@leeds.ac.uk.
