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£1,000 Brighter futures grants for 10 lbu students

10 LBU students will receive a £1,000 Brighter Futures Grant thanks to our partnership with Santander Universities. All current students can apply, you don’t need to bank with Santander. You can spend it on whatever you need including rent, bills, study equipment or everyday living costs and you will also get free access to Santander Open Academy’s online learning resources. Apply by 23:59 on 3 December 2026.  

get ready for your next student home

Looking for student accommodation for next academic year? Unipol property listings go live on 2 November, so now’s a good time to start planning your house hunt.

Explore Unipol’s house-hunting guidance for practical tips to help you find the right accommodation.

You can also find out more about your renting rights at Smart Moves, an event hosted by Unipol and Leeds Beckett Students’ Union on Tuesday 10 November, from 11:00 to 14:00 in the Portland Building at City Campus.

Discover what changes to renters’ rights could mean for you, learn how the Unipol Code can help make renting less stressful, and take part for the chance to win prizes.

Come along, ask questions and get ready for your next move.

support for you

University is an incredible experience, and we know that many students need some help along the way. Our extensive Student Support Network is here to help, from academic and wellbeing support to advice on issues affecting your student experience.

If you need advice or support, you can contact our Student Advice team by email or phone on 0113 812 3000, and our team will help you find the right support.

Join our Wellbeing Roadshow on Tuesday 3 November to explore wellbeing support at Leeds Beckett. First-year students can also register for a free meningitis B vaccination.

Take a break at The Big Library Break on Wednesday 4 November, 11:00 to 15:00, at Sheila Silver Library.

With darker evenings setting in, enjoy evenings in Leeds with our guide to staying safe in Leeds.

Our Support. Report. Respect. service is here if you experience or witness something concerning.

help shape the future of the james graham library

Complete our survey for the chance to win a £50 Beckett Food voucher and share your ideas for the redevelopment of the James Graham Library at Headingley Campus.

We’re planning an exciting transformation of the ground floor, creating a vibrant hub where you can study, meet friends, grab a coffee, access support services or spend time between classes.
 
Over the coming year, plans include enhanced study spaces, technology spaces for content creation and dedicated wellbeing facilities, creating a flexible and welcoming environment for student life.
 
The library has long been central to the Headingley Campus community, and we want to hear what matters to you as we shape its future.
 
Your feedback will help inform how the space develops, and we’ll share regular updates as the project progresses.
 

Explore opportunities to study abroad

Thinking about studying abroad? Meet the team at our Global Opportunities Fair to ask questions, explore your options and find out more about opportunities to study overseas.

Join us at one of our campus events:

Whether you’re just starting to explore your options or want to find out more about the opportunities available, come along and discover where studying abroad could take you.

meet lbsu

Leeds Beckett Students' Union (LBSU) is led by students for students, and it’s their mission to make your uni experience the very best that it can be! They do this by:

  • Representing all Leeds Beckett students
  • Campaigning on student issues
  • Giving free advice and support
  • Supporting societies and student groups
  • Hosting gigs and events
  • Creating student jobs and opportunities

They also have a social space on campus in the Woodhouse Building, The Hive, where you'll find a bar serving food and drinks, a cosy space with darts and board games, a free gaming hub, and an events hall! 

You can currently apply to lead the Students' Union for the 2027/2028 academic year. It's an exciting full-time paid placement or graduate opportunity! Learn more here.

protect yourself online

Cyber Security Awareness Month is an international campaign that takes place every October, helping to raise awareness of cyber threats and how we can better protect ourselves and the university from cyber incidents.

Throughout October, we’ll be focusing on five different themes to help you stay safe online:

Cyber Hygiene, Online Safety, Privacy and Protection, Devices and Network, Avoiding Phishing

We’ve created a series of short guidance documents covering each theme, with simple tips to help you protect your accounts, personal information and devices. 

Everyone has a role to play in keeping our digital environment secure, so take some time to explore the guidance and put the advice into practice. If you have any questions or concerns about cyber security, contact the Cyber Security team at CyberSecurity@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.

black history month at lbu

Black History Month 2026 in the UK runs throughout October, with the official theme 'Honouring Our Communities'.

Leeds Beckett is hosting a talk, ‘Locating Charles Wotten, in and beyond the archives’ with guest speaker, Kristy Warren, exploring the history and hidden story of Charles Wotten - a merchant mariner murdered in 1919 during the Liverpool race riots.
Register for the event: Thursday 29 October, 18:00-19:00, Lecture Theatre B, Rose Bowl 

Explore books by Black and Global Majority authors in our LBU Library collection. 

Music, comedy and pop-up events taking place in the wider Leeds area throughout the month are listed on the official B:M 2026 website.

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Continue your journey with a postgraduate course

Specialising in your current area of study or trying something new could be your next step at Leeds Beckett. If you're enjoying your time with us, staying on for a postgraduate qualification is a great way to build on everything you’ve achieved so far.

Postgraduate study can help your CV stand out and strengthen your earning potential, while giving you the chance to deepen your expertise or explore a new direction.

With more than 180 postgraduate courses to choose from at Leeds Beckett, you'll find plenty of flexible, affordable options to shape a future that feels right for you.

Want to find out more? Our next Postgraduate Open Day will take place on Wednesday 18 November 2026, 16:30-19:00.

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