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School of Events, Tourism and Hospitality Management

Leeds 2023 – the history, events and legacy!

Abigail Scott Paul, Director of External Relations and Strategic Partners at Leeds 2023, visited the school to deliver a lecture to BA (Hons) Events Management students on the history, events and legacy of Leeds 2023.

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School of Events, Tourism and Hospitality Management

Published on 08 Nov 2023

In her lecture, Abigail spoke about the role of ‘storytelling’ in developing cultural change, bringing communities on board and stressed the importance of devolving cultural power to communities across Leeds. Throughout the year LEEDS 2023 has been able to deliver a diverse, inclusive, and powerful programme of events; by the people of Leeds, for the people of Leeds, with the people of Leeds which has also engaged with audiences at a national and international level. It is her strong belief and hope that the legacy from the power of these events will be felt by multiple lives, for many years to come.

Abigail also shared details of key events which are due to take place across the city between now and the end of the year.

The unveiling of a new public sculpture in Aire Park on 25th November - ‘Hibiscus Rising’ in honour of David Oluwale
‘Northern Dreaming’, a new book of 18 stories which will be given to babies born in Leeds during 2023;
The closing ceremony of ‘The Gifting’ taking place at Versa Studios between Christmas and New Year’s Eve.

For more information about all the forthcoming events visit LEEDS 2023’s website

The School of Events, Tourism & Hospitality Management is committed to providing opportunities for our students to learn from industry professionals. To find out more visit our website.