Welcome and Induction

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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

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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.

Welcome Home

We are looking forward to welcoming you, whether you’re starting your exciting journey at Leeds Beckett University or returning to continue your studies.

Student Contract Student code of discipline

All the info you will need

New Students

Welcome back

Returning students

Coming to us from outside the UK?

Additional information for International Students

For those students studying further afield

Distance Learners

Welcome Team

Here to help with any questions regarding accepting your place, enrolling with us, information on your course, fees/student funding and general life in Leeds as a new or returning student.

Please try to include your Student ID number or have it available when contacting us, this will enable us to answer your enquiry more effectively.

You will be able to find it on your LBU communications. It’s a 7-digit number that begins with one of the following prefixes 33/44/77/C3/C4/C7

welcome@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

Get involved: Welcome and Freshers events

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Event Social events

Carnegie Village Events
- 00.00 - 00.00
- 13 Sep 2026 - 01 Jun 2027
- Carnegie Village
Event Social events

Marsden House Events
- 00.00 - 00.00
- 13 Sep 2026 - 01 Jun 2027
- Marsden House
Event Social events

Arena Village Events
- 00.00 - 00.00
- 13 Sep 2026 - 01 Jun 2027
- Arena Village

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Leeds Beckett Students' Union

LBSU is here to improve your university experience!

Leeds Beckett Students’ Union brings students together to tackle the issues that matter to you, from the cost of living, housing and transport to study conditions and belonging. Make change happen by joining a student-led campaign or becoming a Course Rep, and find your people through societies and student communities.

If you need guidance on academic or housing matters, the LBSU Advice Service offers free, independent support. You can also visit your social space, The Hive, at City Campus to relax, study, meet friends, host events or grab something to eat.

Get involved

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Freshers Week

Leeds Beckett Students’ Union is bringing you the official Leeds Beckett Freshers Week from Monday 21 to Friday 25 September! Expect five days of Freshers Fairs, nights out, socials and plenty more to get involved in.

Browse the line-up

Life at Leeds Beckett

Still nervous about what life might be life at Leeds Beckett? Find out from the people who know best - our own students!

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How to make friends at university

By Laura G

Leeds is such a wonderful city to be in, especially for students. Everything you need is literally a few steps away. There are a lot of markets, shops, restaurants, pharmacies, and pubs all around the city.

...I got to explore so much and meet new amazing people. I would say that Leeds has made me less homesick than I actually expected. It's such an ideal place to visit, study and live.