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Leeds Beckett University’s partnerships recognised in national Knowledge Exchange Framework

23 September 2025

Leeds Beckett University has again ranked in the top 20% of UK universities for its work with businesses, the public and third sectors, and research partnerships, according to the fifth national Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF5) published by Research England.

The Leeds Beckett team at the KTP Awards 2024

The university also retained its high engagement status for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Graduate start-ups.

Professor Silke Machold, Pro Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation, said: "We are immensely proud of this important recognition. To continue to be placed so highly in the national KEF really reflects and celebrates our commitment at LBU to deliver positive change and impact through research and knowledge exchange as an anchor institution in our region. We are dedicated to turning academic insight into practical innovation, sharing our knowledge and cutting-edge research to help businesses and communities grow and thrive."

LBU's research spans themes including Greener Sustainable Communities, Sport and Healthy Communities, and Inclusive, Prosperous Communities. Recent partnerships include:

Project ACL, launched in 2024 with FIFPRO, the PFA and Nike, accelerating research into ACL injuries in women's football
A world-first coaching course for match officials, in partnership with PGMOL
A new housing test site in Leeds with developer Citu and the Leeds Sustainability Institute

LBU is delivering 21 Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs), including recent awards with Dementia Forward, The Grammar School at Leeds and Northern Ballet. The KTP team won Best Knowledge Base Support Team in 2024 and is a finalist for Best KTP in 2025.

The university also supports business through initiatives like Help to Grow: Management, the West Yorkshire Boost programme, and a podcast series with Exemplas offering practical advice on productivity and growth. Its city-centre Knowledge Exchange hub hosts regular events and masterclasses.

LBU's public and third sector work includes:

The ENHANCE study into NHS weight services for young people
Social care workforce research via the Centre for Dementia Research
An evaluation of Calderdale's Warm Spaces programme
The Glowing Stars study with Leeds Teaching Hospitals, using theatre and digital tools to prepare children for MRI scans

KEF5 measures how universities collaborate with external partners and drive social and economic impact. LBU is in KEF's Cluster E - large universities with strong research across disciplines.

The full dashboards are available on the KEF's interactive website. Discover more about research and knowledge exchange at Leeds Beckett University.