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The Leeds Beckett website is designed to enable you to manage your own privacy preferences. By clicking on 'Cookies' below you can manage what data the site collects about your browsing. This will only maintain if you are on your own device or using a synched version of your chosen browser. If you are using a shared or public machine without synching your browser then there is no need to change the preferences.

Our site is built with accessibility in mind and we seek to adhere to the WACG AA levels of compliance for digital accessibility. To support that we have provided instructions on managing animations below.

Cookies

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For more information please view our Privacy Policy

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

There is currently no way to disable animations within Microsoft Edge. Users of Edge (Chromium) browser can install the Chrome extensions above and use them.

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.

What's it like to live in leeds?

Are you looking to relocate for your career? Perhaps you've found the perfect job but you're unsure about living in Leeds - whatever trepidations you have about finding the perfect career match, we're absolutely sure that Leeds as a city is the perfect place for you to call home.

Find out more below about why we think Leeds is a great place to live, or search our vacancies and get started on your journey to Leeds Beckett.

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People enjoy living and working in Leeds

We enjoy the advantages of being a big city, with 5 universities, a thriving job market and access to culture, sport, food and reatil at the heart of a clean and walkable city centre.

Our city has fantastic green spaces, including award winning parks, with the Yorkshire countryside and two national parks right on its doorstep.
Driving growth from the centre of the UK

The heart of the northern and national economies, the city is an economic powerhouse predicted to grow by 50% over the next 20 years, ourperforming the national economy.
Leeds is getting younger and younger

Our region is one of the youngest in the UK, providing a talent pool that is digitally skilled and enterprising and helping create a vibrant, youthful environment that gives Leeds a crucial competitive edge.

Ambitious investment plans for Leeds Station and the South Bank will double the size and economy of the city centre, boosting economic participation across the North and in our local communities.
Powered by innovators, entrepreneurs and social pioneers

Leeds has a pioneering social model that harnesses the energy or our communities and of a strong charity sector.
We put people first

A proud record of working together to deliver for everyone. Leeds is now ranked highest among the largest cities outside of London for health and wellbeing with more adults active, fewer people smoking and fewer obese children than before.

Our innovative work on healthcare and technology is helping people worldwide live healthier, more productive lives.

Thorntons Arcade, full of boutique shops and businesses in Leeds City Centre

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Overlook of the Vale of York from Sutton Bank in the Hambleton Hills near Thirsk, North Yorkshire

Why choose Leeds if you love the outdoors

Why choose Leeds if you love food

Golden owl sculpture and clock on the left Leeds Civic Hall against a blue sky

Why choose Leeds if you like arts and culture

What's new in Leeds

Want to know about the latest restaurant opening or the next showcase at The Grand Theatre? Leeds List is a great resource for exploring the city and keeping your finger on the pulse.

Visit Leeds List

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International colleagues

We have resources to help international colleagues have a smooth transition to the UK. If you want to speak to someone who has real experiences re-locating to Leeds, or need information on what documentation you will need to consider, we can help.

Support for international colleagues

Buddy Network