Events

A PGR-led interdisciplinary seminar series for postgraduate students and early career researchers working on the late antique, medieval and early modern periods.

Featuring our alumni, students & staff, the BIG LOVE SHOW is an exhibition of 30 artists curated by artist, writer & Menace George Storm Fletcher, working with the team at Hyde Park Hyde Park Art Club

Five of our fine art alumni join up with three other graduate artists to present this group show at HEART in Headingley, Leeds.

Join us for a work in progress seminar, with speaker Abigail Harrison Moore, Professor of Professor of Art History and Museum Studies in the School of Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies.

Language@Leeds Webinar

This roundtable discussion brings together contemporary expertise on Africa’s media image from a variety of perspectives.

This performance lecture introduces the concept of techno-choreography, developed in the monograph Dancing Chineseness and Techno-Choreography (Routledge, 2026).

Join us for a private view (with readings) of Words Worth Watching: The Writers’ Room, a new exhibition in our Project Space.

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

Words Worth Watching: The Writers’ Room brings together the Wild Pansy Press (celebrating its 30th year) and an array of London and Northern-based artists who have undertaken its London residency.

Join us for a drop-in workshop with artist Emily Fielding, as part of the exhibition Words Worth Watching: The Writers’ Room.

Part of the Music Research Seminar Series 2025-26

This year's Pilkington Lecture is presented by Gail Day, Professor of Art History and Critical Theory at the University of Leeds, and 2025/6 Pilkington Visiting Professor in Art History.

The Mangoletsi-Potts Lectures are an annual series of four public lectures aimed at a general academic audience, addressing topics in 'theoretical philosophy' broadly construed

In this workshop led by Leeds based artist and writer, Joanna Jowett, we’ll address the conundrum of which words to speak and which to leave well alone.

Join us for a panel discussion and Q&A, to round off the Words Worth Watching: The Writers' Room exhibition.

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).

A panel on the future of UK public service media following the BBC Charter Review, exploring regulation, policy, and the changing production ecology.

Norse in the North is pleased to host its next conference at the University of Leeds, on the theme of 'Mind and Body'.

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.

As users demand higher levels of functionality and accessibility, effective user interface (UI) design is critical for product and service success.

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.

With COILs now being run or developed in every Faculty and most Schools across the University, we've seen exciting progress in the scaling up of COIL provision across the University.

Donald Trump and the Future of American Democracy

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

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.

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

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

Through hands-on exercises and expert-led demonstrations, participants will delve into more complex pattern-cutting techniques and learn to interpret professional garment specifications.

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