Throughout human history, change has never felt as fast or relentless as it does today. Technology is transforming how we work, live, and connect.
Tired ideas need fresh perspectives. That’s why we are holding TEDxLeeds Beckett University on 12 February 2025. Four leading minds from across the institution will share their unique views on the challenges of today.
Join the author of the hilarious Laugh Out Loud book series and the hugely popular Amazing Muslims Who Changed the World find out more about writing funny fiction. Plus, Burhana will read some extracts from her book and share her experiences of being a children's author.
Part of the Leeds Storytelling Festival 2025.
A pay-what-you-decide family friendly event recommended for children aged 7+. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
On the eve of the Lions Tour to Australia, this unique event allows you to meet one of the most successful coaches of the modern era.
We are heading straight into our 2025 events programme and bringing you an evening with one of Truman Books best selling authors of 2024, the talented Emilia Hart. Emilia’s debut novel Weyward has sold over 500,000 copies worldwide, including 200k in the UK. Her second novel ‘The Sirens,’ due for release on 13 February, is already receiving amazing reviews. Emilia will be in conversation with historical fiction bestselling author Jennifer Saint, writer of mythological novels Ariadne, Elektra and Hera.
Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair returns to first direct arena. Free tickets are available to book anytime between 1pm-7pm, see Tickets below.
You’ll have the chance to talk to major employers from a wide range of sectors, including accounting, business and administration, catering and hospitality, construction, creative design, care services, digital, education, engineering, finance, hair and beauty, health, law, protective services and many more.
The Corporate Court (ISDS - Investor State Dispute Settlement) system was created 60 years ago to protect foreign investors in former colonies after independence. It has evolved as a secretive international legal system that allows corporations to sue states for laws, regulations and domestic court rulings they think will reduce their profits. Today there are more than 3000 international trade and investment treaties that include ISDS clauses.
Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee External Member Dr Catherine L Mann will deliver this year's economic prospects lecture at Leeds Business School.
The Bank’s very latest quarterly Monetary Policy Report, due to be published early February 2025, sets out the very latest economic analysis and inflation projections that the MPC uses to inform its interest rate decisions.
Witness Mark’s extensive knowledge live as he explores and details the instigation of the Victoria Cross, expels some of the myths, and presents some of the breathtaking stories of those men who have been awarded this country’s highest award for bravery.
This week it's Transgender Day of Remembrance, an annual observance on 20 November that honours the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence.
TransLeeds and TransPrideLeeds are working with Leeds Teaching Hospitals to hold a candlelight vigil this Wednesday 20 November at 6pm, Great George Street Entrance, Leeds General Infirmary.
Refreshments and buffet, alongside a pop-up exhibition, followed by speakers from various organisations that are committed to supporting trans and non-binary communities.
Harry Kingman will show images from an expedition cruise he took to Antarctica, South Georgia and Falkland Islands in Feb/March 2023.