Since 2009, we’ve used this account to share University updates, highlight research stories, and connect with the Leeds community far and wide.
However, in recent years - like many others - we’ve experienced a huge drop in engagement due to developments on the platform.
THIS THURSDAY
Mary Griffiths will be joined by two of her most significant collaborators: Tony Crowley @LeedsUniEnglish@UniversityLeeds and Sarah Harris @sheffielduni for an in-conversation moving across art, literature and science
Last few FREE tickets
https://t.co/TFW37wFfRn
Day 2 of the new year spent well in Kolkata: chatting w/ students & consultants about the programme I lead (BA in Cultural & Media Studies), my fantastic colleagues in @FAHACS & our vibrant interdisciplinary community in the @LeedsUniAHC .
Professor @DrabigailHarris is appearing in this year's #UniversityChallenge Christmas Special @BBCTwo representing her alma mater @univofstandrews
56 distinguished alumni from 14 universities will compete to claim the title of Christmas champions👇
https://t.co/fmWItLLOJ1
The holidays are here! 🎄
The University will be closed between 21 December to 1 January.
Check out library opening times, support, and activities that will be available to those in Leeds over the winter break 📚
Find out more ⬇️
https://t.co/fQBvIAYNHK
That’s a wrap – our winter graduations are over for another year 🎓
Congratulations to the class of 2024 and welcome to the @LeedsAlumni community 💚
We hope you have had an amazing time celebrating and we can’t wait to see what you do next!
📣ABBEY HOUSE MUSEUM CLOSURE
Leeds City Council have proposed to close Abbey House Museum to save £160,000/year. Leeds Museums & Galleries are running a consultation on this proposal, which is open until 23 January 2025.👉Respond to the consultation here https://t.co/KeSf1wEwqm
It's the final week of Part of the Furniture: The Library of John Bedford 🪑
Rare and beautiful books selected from the world-leading library of antiques dealer John Bedford chart the evolution of furniture design over the centuries
Closes 5pm Saturday
https://t.co/rSzmHYgXCD
TWO WEEKS TO GO
Get your furniture fix before our current exhibition in Treasures of the Brotherton closes on 21 December
Rare and beautiful books chart the evolution of furniture design over the centuries in 'Part of the Furniture'
Don't miss it!
https://t.co/3n4XsIxGXI
Tomorrow is your last chance to see this beautiful exhibition of Judith Tucker's work at Space@Design @uoldesign
Closing Friday 13 December 🪻
https://t.co/m9c0Y5lJk8
Are you an artist or @UniversityLeeds academic interested in exploring the intersections of creativity and climate research?
Join us for an information session to learn more about the Climate Futures edition of Leeds Creative Labs on 9th January, 12:00
👉https://t.co/UhKqS3m08x
Our in-person winter graduation ceremonies begin today 🥳
A huge congratulations to everyone who has already graduated virtually and to those who will be graduating on campus!
We're so proud of your achievements and so pleased to welcome you to our @LeedsAlumni community 💚
I'm in the wonderful new Wakefield Exchange building surrounded by loads of brilliant teachers and creatives. Privileged to have been invited to speak with @theartcriminal at the launch of the co-created Wakefield Curriculum about the problems and potentials of 'cultural capital'
The @UniversityLeeds and the Herbert Read Connections
Sat 7 December, 1pm
@DrabigailHarris & graduates from the Postgraduate Certificate in Developing Teachers Research & Practice programme are speaking at this online event organised by @InSEAOfficial
https://t.co/zXpdUmHHAw
Interested in pursuing a Masters but missed our Postgraduate Virtual Open Day? 🤔
We’ve got you!
Watch our talks that answer your questions on:
✍ ️Admissions
💼 Careers
💰 Funding and scholarships
🏡 Accommodation
🤩 Student experience
Watch now ⬇️
https://t.co/xMbYDWE3WA
Want to see why Leeds has incredible history for art teachers, then & now?
#ArtResLeeds, @UniversityLeeds @UoLArtsOutreach @FAHACS@InSEAOfficial
Sat 7 Dec 1:00 PM - 2:20 PM: InSEA@70 The University of Leeds and the Herbert Read Connections. https://t.co/KEEEfhEOQe
This lunchtime, leading furniture historians Pat Kirkham, Sarah Medlam and Adriana Turpin will be discussing the extraordinary role that women furniture historians have played - and continue to play - in the research on furniture’s history
And it's free!
https://t.co/rCdREqNx2R