Leeds Beckett University (LBU), formerly known as Leeds Metropolitan University (LMU) and before that as Leeds Polytechnic, is a public university in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It has campuses in the City Center and Headingley. The university’s origins can be traced to 1824, with the foundation of the Leeds Mechanics Institute. Leeds Polytechnic was formed in 1970 and was part of the Leeds Local Education Authority until it became an independent Higher Education Corporation on 1 April 1989. In 1992, the institution gained university status. The current name was adopted in September 2014.The university traces its roots to 1824 when the Leeds mechanical institute was founded. The institute later became the Leeds Institute of Science, Art and Literature and in 1927 was renamed Leeds College of Technology. In 1970, the college merged with Leeds College of Commerce (founded 1845), part of Leeds College of Art (f. 1846) and Yorkshire College of Education and Home Economics (f. 1874), forming Leeds Polytechnic. In 1976, James Graham College and the City of Leeds College of Education (f. 1907 as part of City of Leeds Training College) joined Leeds Polytechnic. In 1987, the Polytechnic became one of the founding members of the Northern Consortium. After the Further and Higher Education Act came into effect in 1992, the Polytechnic became Leeds Metropolitan University, with the right to award its own degrees. In 1998, the university merged with Harrogate College, establishing the Harrogate campus until 2008 when the college left the university and merged with Hull College. In 2008 the university petitioned the Privy Council to be renamed "Leeds Carnegie University"; however, this was eventually dropped. In 2009 a partnership with the University of North Florida was established to begin a student and faculty exchange program. The university also has an agreement with Bradford College by which it validates degrees for the college.WHO WE AREWe work closely with employers and partners to help our graduates become ready for work, ready for life and ready to seize all the opportunities that lie ahead. This is strengthened by our commitment to student success, innovation and enterprise, global reach and strong local impact. We believe in working hard and having a bold, industrious spirit. And, as a university and major employer, we nurture the abilities that help to shape a lifetime for both students and colleagues alike.OUR VISION: To be an excellent, accessible, globally engaged university contributing positively to a thriving northern economy.OUR MISSION: To ensure we use our knowledge and resources to make a positive and decisive difference to people, communities and organisations.We work closely with employers and partners to help our graduates become ready for work, ready for life and ready to seize all the opportunities that lie ahead. This is strengthened by our commitment to student success, innovation and enterprise, global reach and strong local impact. We believe in working hard and having a bold, industrious spirit. And, as a university and major employer, we nurture the abilities that help to shape a lifetime for both students and colleagues alike. During 2021, our university entered a new chapter under the leadership of Vice Chancellor, Professor Peter Slee. By defining a new vision, mission and values, we were able to develop our Strategic Planning Framework 2021-2026.The university traces its roots to 1824 when the Leeds Mechanics Institute was founded. The institute later became the Leeds Institute of Science, Art and Literature and in 1927 was renamed Leeds College of Technology. In 1970, the college merged with Leeds College of Commerce (founded 1845), part of Leeds College of Art (f. 1846) and Yorkshire College of Education and Home Economics (f. 1874), forming Leeds Polytechnic. In 1976, James Graham College and the City of Leeds College of Education (f. 1907 as part of City of Leeds Training College) joined Leeds Polytechnic. In 1987, the Polytechnic became one of the founding members of the Northern Consortium. After the Further and Higher Education Act came into effect in 1992, the Polytechnic became Leeds Metropolitan University, with the right to award its own degrees. In 1998, the university merged with Harrogate College, establishing the Harrogate campus until 2008 when the college left the university and merged with Hull College. In 2008 the university petitioned the Privy Council to be renamed "Leeds Carnegie University"; however, this was eventually dropped. In 2009 a partnership with the University of North Florida was established to begin a student and faculty exchange programme. The university also has an agreement with Bradford College by which it validates degrees for the college.The Alumni team is here to understand the personalities and needs of our alumni and what they want from, and can contribute to, our alumni engagement activities. We want to build and maintain connections internationally, and promote the benefits of becoming an alumni donor to give time, expertise and / or financial donations to our university. We host a range of alumni engagement activities with staff and students across our university and we strive to raise awareness of and add value to the alumni activities of our schools and services.
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A Leeds Beckett University research project into culture, the environment and health improvement has been announced as a key part of a new Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) research programme to tackle health inequalities.
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Read more →Leeds Beckett University is to establish two new specialist teaching facilities, after securing funding from the Office for Students.
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