Read our Q&A with Caroline Kelly, Centre Manager at St Vincent's #Leeds @stvincentdepaul.bsky.social, who completed our 12-week Help to Grow: #Management programme this year. 🔗 bit.ly/3RHbY5D Caroline shares how the course has built her confidence and strategic decision-making.

To celebrate #YorkshireDay we caught up with the graduates driving our tradition-meets-innovation Knowledge Transfer Partnerships #KTPs with 2 family-owned businesses in Leeds - Haighs Bakery and Abraham Moon & Sons ⬇️ 🗞️ bit.ly/3Se18UR Find out all about the #research -driven projects on our blog.

Yorkshire Day 2026 – celebrating LBU’s impact on two historic Yorkshire businesses | Leeds Beckett University

A year ago, Leeds Beckett University (LBU) partnered with two historic, family-owned, Yorkshire businesses, based in Guiseley - Abraham Moon & Sons and Haighs Bakery – on research-driven Knowledge Tra...

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🎓In our final LBU #Research Voices at Graduation 2026 series, we met up with Dr Eudora Benn-Short, who graduated with her #PhD in Events Management this month. 🔗 tinyurl.com/yjuchy23 Eudora tells us about the challenges + opportunities of exploring #AI in #events in a rapidly changing environment.

🎉Congratulations to our 18 LBU researchers who have received @ukcge.bsky.social Recognised Supervisor and Associate Supervisor Awards this academic year! 🔗 tinyurl.com/p8x44cjd The awards are a national accreditation to recognise the skills and experience of #research degree supervisors. #PhDSky

Celebrating LBU’s high quality PhD supervision and support | Leeds Beckett University

A total of 18 Leeds Beckett University researchers have received recognition from the UK Council for Graduate Education (UKCGE) this academic year, for their commitment to high-quality doctoral superv...

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In June, we welcomed more than 100 Postgrad Research students #PGR from across the UK for this year's PGR Conference! Find out all about this vibrant and supportive event in our new blog post by conference organiser Misan @misanegbe.bsky.social ⬇️ 🔗 tinyurl.com/4pjcyk3c #PhDSky #research #PhD

LBU PGR Conference 2026: Celebrating Research, Community and Career Pathways | Leeds Beckett University

We recently welcomed over 100 postgraduate researchers from across the UK to LBU for this year’s Postgraduate Research Student (PGR) Conference, marking another milestone in what has become a vibrant ...

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👏Congratulations to researchers in LSI @leeds-lsi.bsky.social who have been shortlisted for the Regional Impact Award in the @unialliance.bsky.social Awards 2026! Find out more about the #research, helping to create more sustainable homes, from Professor David Glew⬇️ 🔗 bit.ly/4yrU07C

🎓In our next LBU Research Voices at #Graduation interview, we met Dr Karl Hodge, Journalism Course Director at LBU, who is graduating with his #PhD tomorrow. 🔗 bit.ly/4wPpC5C ⬆️It has been Karl's dream to complete a PhD, which he has proudly achieved in his 50s. Congratulations Dr Hodge! #PhDSky

A very insightful new post on @uk.theconversation.com from Dr John McGarry, Senior Lecturer in Leeds Law School at LBU, on the reasons why the police ask the public and media not to speculate around crimes ahead of their trials. #research #Law #AcademicSky

The Conversation UK@uk.theconversation.com · 3w ago

A trial would not be fair if a jury’s decision about a defendant’s guilt or innocence was influenced by material they saw online.

My book on diversity in yoga is about to be published! To see this in print will be quite a moment. I also hope it raises some questions and starts some conversations. Please buy, read and share, thankyou 🙏 #yogabook #yogadiversity #accessibleyoga #yoga #yogaresearch tinyurl.com/583p6cfd

🗞️More than 60 Postgraduate research students at LBU have taken part in a year-long programme of writing retreats to support dedicated writing time and a stronger sense of community. Read the full story ⬇️ 🔗 bit.ly/4fvomyB #PhDSky #research #PhD #LBUResearch

Writing retreats for postgraduate research students building community across LBU | Leeds Beckett University

More than 60 postgraduate researcher students (PGRs) from across Leeds Beckett University have taken part in a year-long programme of writing retreats designed to support dedicated writing time, peer ...

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🎓 In our latest LBU #Research Voices at #Graduation interview, Dr Scott Newbould tells us all about his journey to completing three degrees with LBU in our @carnegiesport.bsky.social 🔗 bit.ly/4wpVVHS Scott tells us what has kept him studying at LBU and shares his advice for new #PhD students.

LBU Research Voices at Graduation – Three degrees of Leeds Beckett | Leeds Beckett University

As part of our Graduation 2026 series, we met up with Dr Scott Newbould, who is graduating this summer with a PhD from our Carnegie School of Sport. Scott joined Leeds Beckett in 2015 as an undergradu...

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'NHS patients are being socially prescribed #yoga - but not everyone will benefit' - A fantastic new article on The Conversation by @sallysjbrown.bsky.social has also been featured in The Independent: 🗞️ independent.co.uk/news/health/nhs-yoga-benefits-classes-prescribed-b3006667.html #research #NHS

NHS patients are being socially prescribed yoga – but not everyone will benefit

A researcher and yoga teacher with a focus on inclusion and marginalised groups has explored why yoga is so often lacking in diversity

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Yoga helps with health and wellbeing and is recommended to NHS patients in the UK, but new research shows people who could benefit most find it hardest to access.

In the 1st of our LBU Research Voices at #Graduation interviews, we met Dr Sophie Dixon, who graduates this month with her #PhD in Performance Art. 🔗 bit.ly/4v6DRla Sophie tells us all about her practice-based #research which explores her relationship with her 11-year-old autistic son. #PhDSky

LBU Research Voices at Graduation – Researching and creating with my children | Leeds Beckett University

As part of our Graduation 2026 series, we met up with Dr Sophie Dixon, who is graduating this summer with a PhD in Performance Art. Sophie tells us all about her practice-based research which explores...

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📢New on LBU Research Voices - Professor Brendan Gough shares an insight into his research into contemporary #masculinities and the 'manosphere', and his experience and advice around making #research open and accessible across disciplines. 📖 tinyurl.com/bdehhjbj @shsslbu.bsky.social #academicsky

LBU Research Voices – Championing and enabling open research across LBU | Leeds Beckett University

In our latest LBU Research Voices interview, we met up with Brendan Gough, Professor of Social Psychology and Director of Research and Knowledge Exchange in Humanities and Social Sciences. Brendan dis...

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Join us for our Peer Productivity Network Launch and Introduction Session! 🗓️Thursday 2 July 🕣08:30 - 10:00 🏛️The Knowledge Exchange, the Rose Bowl 🎫 bit.ly/44ojd52 The network is ideal for #SME #business owners and senior managers looking to improve efficiency and performance. #Leeds #productivity

⚽New #research shows that heat and altitude could be a problem for some #WorldCup teams but may help #England. ➡️ www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/news/2026/06... Researchers including Dr Dan Snape @carnegiesport.bsky.social analysed the weather and altitude conditions for every group-stage match.

Researchers at our Centre for #Health Promotion are leading a study to understand how being a fan can benefit people with a learning disability. 🔗 bit.ly/4eaXraK From football to music, films and TV, the #research aims to improve the support and opportunities available. #AcademicSky #inclusivity

💡Congratulations to LBU #PhD student Aarya Bhadgaonkar, who has received a prestigious OpenBright Award @openbright.bsky.social to support her Computer Science #research 🔗 bit.ly/4v4AYlM Aarya is exploring how machine learning can improve the reliability of distributed database systems. #PhDSky

We are having a fantastic day today at the Rose Bowl, bringing together Postgraduate Research Students from across the country, sharing their amazing research, networking, supporting each other, and learning from experienced researchers at different stages in their careers. #PGR

📢New on LBU Research Voices: #PhD student Margot Avella talks about her #research into understanding the behaviour of serial rapists, and how she has taken her first steps into open research practices. 🔗 bit.ly/49LiNZG #OpenResearch #criminology #PhDSky #OpenScience #Psychology #AcademicSky

Reset Connect North 2026 was a fantastic opportunity for us to showcase our LBU #research and #innovation, especially our Greener, Sustainable Communities theme. 🔗 bit.ly/4umA43G We connected with policymakers and businesses across the #north, demonstrating how we're creating real-world change.

Amplifying our research and innovation impact | Leeds Beckett University

Reset Connect North 2026 marked an exciting moment for Leeds and Leeds Beckett, as the event came to the city for the first time. The event brings together businesses, policymakers, investors, researc...

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New on LBU Research Voices - #PhD student Susan Coan tells us how her research into people’s experience of hearing loss has involved communities to create positive change, and ensure her #research is as relevant and impactful as possible. 🔗 bit.ly/4ugCMaF #AcademicSky #PhDSky #hearingloss #impact

LBU Research Voices – Giving communities a voice to achieve impact | Leeds Beckett University

In our latest LBU Research Voices interview, we met up with Susan Coan, a part-time PhD researcher and Research Fellow in the School of Health. Susan tells us all about how her research into people’s ...

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Join us on Thurs 4 June for our first Peer Productivity Network event! 🕗08:00 - 11:00 🏛️The Knowledge Exchange 🎫 bit.ly/4nsJLe0 Read more about the success of our Business #Productivity Service and the new fully-funded Peer Productivity Network on our blog: ➡️ bit.ly/4dHYoa9 #SME #BusinessSupport

Supporting Productivity in West Yorkshire: What We’ve Learned and What‘s Next | Leeds Beckett University

At Leeds Beckett University, we are proud to have played a central role in delivering the Business Productivity Service programme, a collaborative initiative designed to help small and medium-sized bu...

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🏆Huge congratulations to Leeds Business School and our #WECAN - Women Empowered through Coaching and Networking - Programme for winning the Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Award at the Educate North Awards last week! 🔗 bit.ly/49uOFBA #leadership #AcademicSky #EDI #EducateNorthAwards

New on LBU Research Voices - @drlewissimpson.bsky.social shares how he tailors his #research to ensure it has the potential to transform communities, and create meaningful change in #prison #policy. 🔗 bit.ly/3RCBZlZ @shsslbu.bsky.social #AcademicSky #researchimpact

The findings from Leeds Beckett research will be presented at the European Congress on #Obesity this week. 🔗 bit.ly/48Vr0dq The #research, with Sheffield Hallam + the Universities of Leeds, Bristol and Sheffield, found that specialist NHS weight loss clinics can help children lead healthier lives.

🏆We are thrilled that our Knowledge Transfer Partnerships #KTP with Sniffers Pet Care + Ardent have been awarded the highest possible grading of Outstanding by @innovateuk.bsky.social! 🗞️ bit.ly/42s4HZ7 🤝This highlights the strength + impact of LBU's business partnerships. #AcademicSky #innovation

Leeds Beckett Innovation projects earn top ‘Outstanding’ rating from Innovate UK | Leeds Beckett University

Two research-led Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) projects between Leeds Beckett University (LBU) and Yorkshire-based companies Sniffers Pet Care and Ardent have achieved the highest possible grad...

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💬Be part of The Conversation! Did you know LBU is a member of @uk.theconversation.com? We bring our expert insights to current affairs and explain new #research findings by connecting our researchers with their editors. Find out more and hear from some of our authors: bit.ly/3RpFL20 #AcademicSky

Be part of The Conversation | Leeds Beckett University

The Conversation is one of the top 20 most linked-to news websites worldwide, particularly by governments and policy makers. It’s a completely independent platform providing news analysis and informed...

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Marketing experts at Leeds Beckett are partnering with Shipley-based Specialised Covers on a new Knowledge Transfer Partnership #KTP to secure the long-term growth + sustainability of the family-owned bespoke protective textile cover manufacturers. bit.ly/4dptEdY #research #manufacturing #textiles

A fascinating read by Dr Justin Morey, Senior Lecturer in Music Production at LBU, on the complexity of birdsong and how notable pieces of music might have something in common with the songs of certain birds. #LBUResearch #music #AcademicSky #research #musicproduction

The Conversation UK@uk.theconversation.com · 3mo ago

Do the birds singing in your garden or local park remind you of a musician?