The Leeds Beckett community is deeply saddened at Rob’s passing. As a sporting superstar, tireless MND campaigner and a wonderful human being, Rob has inspired our city and millions beyond.
Aysha Khanom is not an employee of Leeds Beckett University and we have terminated all association with immediate effect. The university strongly condemns the use of racist language. We stand united against racism and in our support for anyone who experiences racism.
Lioness and
@BeckettAlumni
, Lucy Bronze MBE, is to be awarded an honorary doctorate.
The award recognises her achievements as a professional footballer, including winning UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 and reaching the 2023 FIFA World Cup Final.
@PFA
@Lionesses
Following Government advice, we are suspending classes. Additional learning resources will be online from Mon 23 March. We encourage the use of MyBeckett for self-study. Look out for an email from the Vice Chancellor this evening. Advice and guidance on
We did it! The trophy is back at home. Great effort all round but the Beckett Bears take it this year.
A massive well done to all of our teams that have taken part today.
#LeedsVarsity
winners 2019!!! 😝🥳💜
@carnegiesport
@LeedsBeckettRFC
Our third year nursing students are set to join the NHS workforce six months early. Their decision to do so at this exceptionally difficult time is a source of great pride for the whole Leeds Beckett community, and we all salute them
Leeds Beckett first year student
@keelyhodgkinson
has won silver 🥈 in the women’s 800m at
#Tokyo2020
breaking the British record previously held by
@damekellyholmes
.
Graduate
@alexbell92
also ran a career PB in a blistering final.
📰 Read more:
We have joined forces with
@nhsleeds
to train new staff being recruited amid the
#coronavirus
pandemic. Our city centre facilities will be re-opened to offer teaching spaces, catering facilities and meeting rooms.
#COVID19
Leeds Beckett student
@Lixsanyee
, graduate
@georgiatb
and honorary graduate
@jonny_brownlee
have won Olympic gold 🥇 in the first ever triathlon mixed relay for
#TeamGB
📰 Read how they secured their victory:
Leeds Beckett student
@Lixsanyee
has won silver in the Olympic men's triathlon at Tokyo. Alex is studying Sports and Exercise Science at Leeds Beckett. Alumna
@georgiatb
will be competing in the women’s race this evening -
@Carnegie_Sport
#TokyoOlympics
Congratulations to
@BeckettAlumni
Kevin Sinfield CBE, Rob Burrow CBE and Tom Bosworth MBE whom have been recognised in the 2024 New Year honours.
Read more:
Congratulations
@RachelCBoyle1
on being appointed Dean of
@EducationLBU
, the first woman of colour to hold this position in the university. Rachel's research and work within the school focuses on addressing racial inequalities in education. Find out more🔽
The entire Leeds Beckett community stands together in condemning all forms of racism and discrimination.
@LeedsBeckettSU
have produced some helpful resources that you can use to learn from:
#BlackOutTuesday
UPDATE: We are closing all university buildings apart from halls of residence, with immediate effect. This is to comply with the further restrictions announced tonight to reduce the spread of the Coronavirus. This closure includes the libraries on both campuses.
Welcome back to Leeds! Commissioned by
@leedsbid
and
@welcometoleeds
, this film showcases why Leeds is the best student city. Featuring some of our notable alumni including:
@tombosworth
, Jamie Jones-Buchanan and Abigail Lee.
#BacktoLeeds
We are thrilled to announce the launch of an exciting football programme, in partnership with
@LUFC
, which will see student athletes receive world-class coaching while studying for a degree. Recruitment for September 2021 is now taking place. Read more -
What an incredible week! A huge congrats to everyone who Graduated this week, we have loved celebrating all your hard work and achievements with your friends, family, and supporters. We wish you all the success💜
#LeedsBeckettGrads
Spice Girl and Leeds Beckett student
@OfficialMelB
is to receive an honorary doctorate from LBU.
The award recognises her role as a campaigner and advocate for domestic abuse victims, as well as her reputation as a globally recognised music icon.
Welcome, Jamie! 👋
LBU alumni and
@leedsrhinos
legend Jamie Jones-Buchanan will head our Rugby League programme as part of an extended partnership with the Rhinos.
Read more:
This weekend will mark a year since the first
#COVID19
cases were detected in the UK. To remember all those who’ve tragically lost their lives to the virus, we are lighting up our City Campus blue and yellow this Saturday and Sunday.
We welcome today’s announcement on A-level results. We will honour our commitment to applicants who meet the terms of their original offer and those who applied through clearing.
50 years ago today our institution was granted Polytechnic status. We will be celebrating this anniversary throughout 2020 by highlighting the impact we have made in the region over the last five decades.
#ShapingLeeds
Moving on up: Leeds Beckett climbs 40 places in the Complete University Guide 2024.
We are delighted to announce that we are the biggest climber in this year’s Complete University Guide.
Read more:
#CUG2024
LBU Honorary Graduate Kevin Sinfield made his way past City Campus for his
#Ultra7in7
Challenge alongside fellow LBU grads
@AliBrownleetri
and Jamie Jones-Buchanan.
Kevin was greeted by LBU supporters including the
@CarnegieCheer
squad 💜
📲 Donate:
We were honoured to welcome Kevin Sinfield MBE to the stage, who was presented with his Honorary Doctorate of Sports Science. Congratulations Kevin! 🥳
#LeedsBeckettGrads
#Leeds
@leedsrhinos
A Statement from our Vice Chancellor, Professor Peter Slee.
On behalf of the staff, students and Governing Body of Leeds Beckett University, I share our sincere sympathies with the Royal Family. 1/2
We would like to acknowledge our amazing students who are sitting exams in this challenging time. Please join in and post your messages of support (videos encouraged). Tag
@LeedsBeckett
and we will share them 💜
#bebeckett
All students in Leeds Beckett halls of residence or Leeds Beckett Unipol halls, please check your student email for important information about release from final rent payment for academic year 19/20.
We have heard from many of our students how worried they are about meeting imminent deadlines at this unprecedented time. Please see the thread below for an update – this information has also been sent to all students by email.
Phew! 🥵
What a day of sport we had yesterday 🤩
🏆 Lucy Bronze and the
#Lionesses
win the European Championship
🥇🥇 Alex Yee and Georgia Taylor-Brown win gold in the triathlon team event
🏸 Lauren Smith qualifies for the badminton semi-final
#TeamBeckett
#B2022
#WUERO2022
We’re delighted to announce that Premier League manager and
@BeckettAlumni
, Graham Potter, will be awarded an honorary doctorate for his Services to Sport.
Graham will be recognised during our graduation week in July, where 7,500 students will graduate.
All students have a four-week extension to all deadlines originally due between Monday 23 March and Friday 1 May. Your course teams will notify you of the new submission dates as soon as possible.
We are transitioning to online and remote teaching from Monday. Please be assured that we will make sure you are not academically disadvantaged. Schools are sending out bespoke information to support you. Here are the key points:
Congratulations to
@Carnegie_Sport
's Dr Kelsey Erickson
@kelslee777
who has been awarded the prestigious Jean Bilard prize for a groundbreaking study on blowing the whistle on doping:
And that’s it, the final graduand of 2019 has officially crossed the stage!
What a wonderful week, it’s now time to celebrate 🎉💃🏻🎓
#LeedsBeckettGrads
#Leeds
We are very saddened by the death of LBU student Danny Castledine. Danny will be much missed by the LBU community, and his friends and staff in the School of Events, Tourism and Hospitality Management.
His family has set up a fundraising page:
🏆 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS 🏆
Congratulations to
@Carnegie_Sport
graduate
@LucyBronze
and her
@Lionesses
teammates on winning
#WUERO2022
after a massive 2-1 victory over Germany in extra-time in an enthralling final.
Unbelievable! 🙌
Well done England! 🏴🏆💜
I AM SO PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE I HAVE A NEW COLUMN IN
@MetroUK
! 😁🗞👍🏻
Today, I talk about how the media can drive up interest in women’s sport & how female athletes can help themselves by not being too scared to let their personalities shine through!💪🏻
Tonight, we're lighting up our City Campus in support of International Women's Day, celebrating women's achievements and action for equality.
#InternationalWomensDay2022
We’re proud to award
@LordLtWY
, the current Lord-Lieutenant of West Yorkshire, an Honorary Doctorate for his service to the city of Leeds.
#LeedsBeckettGrads
It has been a gorgeous day on the Acre for our
#LBUClassof2020
celebration! Thank you to everyone who’s come along to share the day, and we look forward to another fabulous celebration tomorrow!
🗒️ After a successful pilot study in 2021, the RFL is preparing to launch a game-wide three-year research project to quantify head impact and acceleration exposures in the sport with the aim of increasing understanding and reducing future risk.
Read 👉
.
@matthaig1
visited our counselling students last week for a Q&A, talking about his best-selling books and his experience with
#mentalhealth
. We spoke to him about stigma and why it's so important to keep talking.
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
Our new School of Sport building is taking shape!
We spoke to lead architect Alex Smith about the design process.
The rooftop running track is just one of the impressive features of the building, due for completion Jan 2020.
@SheppardRobson
@BeckettDevs
@Carnegie_Sport
On Wednesday, South Leeds residents are invited to a community event to discuss plans for a new sculpture garden to honour David Oluwale in the centre of Leeds.
@RememberOluwale
@LEEDS_2023
@EmilyZMarshall
@LeedsCC_News
Find out more and book your place👇