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Animations & Interaction

The Leeds Beckett University website occasionally uses animations to page elements and animated gifs to add impact to pages. If you wish to stop them from playing for accessibility purposes or for personal preference then please see the guidance below. Please note that browsers sometimes change how they operate, so please refer to your browser help files to find their latest information.
How do I turn off animations?

Chrome

Chrome users will need to use browser extensions. Animation Policy from Google will help you set your own preferences.

Microsoft Edge

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Internet Explorer

To stop animations on a single page you can just press the 'Esc' key. This will stop the animation on that page. If you wish to restart the animations you need to refresh the page. To permanently disable the playing of animated GIF images, open Internet Options > Advanced tab. Under the Multimedia section, uncheck the Play animations in webpage check-box, click Apply and Exit and then restart your computer.

Firefox

Type about:config in Firefox address bar and hit Enter to open Settings. Search for the image.animation_mode flag and change its value from Normal to None. Once you restart Firefox this will disable animations.

Workshop

Living Lab: Business Support Masterclass - Demystifying AI

08.30 - 10.30
25 Sep 2025
The Knowledge Exchange, Rose Bowl

Join us for the next in our quarterly series of masterclasses designed for SME business owners and directors. This session will focus on how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be used to reduce waste, increase efficiency, improve customer satisfaction, reduce emissions and more.

AI may seem intimidating, but it’s not as complicated as it sounds. At this event we'll discuss how AI tools can help streamline operations, enhance decision-making, and create more sustainable business practices. Hear from local business owners about their experiences using AI to improve performance and boost their bottom line.

Learn how AI can be a game-changer for your business and why it’s not something to be scared of – it’s an opportunity to stay ahead.

Key takeaways:

Real-life insights from local SMEs on how AI has improved efficiency and reduced waste
Practical examples of using AI to enhance customer satisfaction and reduce emissions
Demystifying AI: why it’s not as scary as it seems and how it can benefit your business
Overview of support and advice available to help you integrate AI into your business

At Leeds Beckett University, sustainability is at the heart of our mission. Through our strategic theme, Greener, Sustainable Communities, we are advancing research and knowledge exchange to drive meaningful change. We collaborate with businesses regionally and beyond, helping them develop innovative, sustainable solutions that support both environmental responsibility and economic growth. By partnering with our business and research centres, you’ll gain access to cutting-edge expertise, tailored advice and opportunities to access government funding – enabling you to overcome unique challenges and drive success. Our dynamic research community is tackling some of today’s most pressing global issues through interdisciplinary, forward-thinking solutions.