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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

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.

Upcoming events

Event Guest lectures

4 x 4 2026 series: Week Four
- 17.45 - 22.00
- 26 Feb 2026
- Leeds School of Arts, City Campus

Other lecture series

Inside Out Architecture 4x4

Welcome to the Leeds School of Arts cultural programme. We invite you to collaborate, create, experiment and learn through our rich and diverse cultural and artistic events. Our broad programme of events brings together a dynamic and extraordinary range of talent and expertise, delivered to our wider creative community.

Dr Oliver Bray Dean of School

End of year shows Inside Out Open Days

catch up on past events

Don't worry if you've missed a previous event, you can relive it here.

Outfits by Francesca Fell at the Leeds Beckett fashion show.

Leeds Beckett Fashion students present graduate collections at Leeds School of Arts

Creative Conversations Week 2024 - Performing Arts Panel Find out more about the Performing Arts panel, which took place as part of the Creative Conversations Week 2024. Theatre and Performance student Alicia talks through who was on the panel and how she benefits from meeting industry experts as part of her course.

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News

Professor Matty Bovan transforms Leeds School of Arts with vibrant live painting and public Q&A

Professor Matty Bovan from Leeds Beckett University painting during his inaugural performance at Leeds School of Arts.

BA (Hons) Filmmaking - Costume Design and Animation Workshop Find out more about the Costume Design and Animation Workshop, which took place as part of the Creative Conversations Week 2024. Filmmaking student Lauren explains how she benefits from meeting industry experts as part of her course.