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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.

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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.

Get involved

Wherever you’re living, we want to ensure you have all the support and opportunities you need in place to have a great time at Leeds Beckett.

Every resource, service and opportunity is available to you, so make sure you make the most and get involved!

You may already be living in the local area, if so, that gives you a great head start. Don’t be surprised if students who are new to Leeds keep asking you for advice as they learn their way around and find out more about the city!

Glass roof of Leeds Trinity and the busy shoppers across three floors

Male using gym facilities for a work out

Female staff member of Leeds Beckett People Team smiling and laughing with colleagues off camera

Get involved online

Join the Students’ Union Facebook page for Commuter Students. Here you’ll be able to find other students who are living at home, stay on top of what’s on and how to get involved.

Beckett commuters on Facebook
Student support

Find out more about your Student Advice Hub team, the support they can offer you before you arrive, during Welcome and Induction and throughout your student experience.

Student Advice Hub
Students' Union events

Leeds Beckett Students’ Union will be running events throughout the term. Keep checking the Students’ Union’s website for more information.

LBSU website
Apply for your TOTUM card (previously NUS card)

Apply for your TOTUM Card (previously known as NUS Card.) You can apply online and save money at over 250 stores including Boots, Co-op and ASOS.

Apply online
Sports and fitness

Find out about the wide range of facilities and services offered by our Sport and Active Lifestyles team.

Sports and fitness
Mature students

If you’re also over 21, we have lots of information regarding life as a mature student. Our Students’ Union also has a Facebook page specifically for mature students, as well as a Mature Students’ Society you may wish to join.

Facebook group

Cyclist on the path of Leeds Liverpool Canal near Burscough, Lancashire

Male student working on laptop in the library

Group of people seen from behind attending a concert with a magnificent light show.

R.B.Espresso, coffee shop in the Rose Bowl, City Campus

Image of female sports students talking and stretching with Varsity tops on

Image of two female postgraduate students listening to a lecture in a classroom

Familiarise yourself with your Students’ Union

LBSU Execs

Meet your newly elected Officers - they are here to represent you!
Course representatives

Why not volunteer to become a Course Rep? Course Representatives are there to represent your views and work to resolve any issues that you may have on your course.
Societies

You could join a student society and meet new people. There are loads of different societies to choose from. Can’t find one that matches your interests? Don’t worry, you can create your own!
Volunteering

Register for volunteering opportunities. The SU have a wide range of projects and volunteering opportunities to get involved with.
Support

Be aware of the support available Leeds Beckett Students’ Union Advice Service provides confidential and independent free help and advice to all students at Leeds Beckett University.
Social media

Follow the Leeds Beckett Students' Union on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to stay up to date with the latest news, events.

Contact Student Advice

We are located in the Student Services Centres in the Leslie Silver building (City Campus) and Priestley Hall (Headingley Campus). Our opening times are:- Monday: 09.00 – 17.00 Tuesday: 10.00 – 17.00 Wednesday: 09.00 – 17.00 Thursday: 09.00 – 17.00 Friday: 09.00 – 16.30. If you have any questions in relation to your enrolment or Online Welcome system, please contact welcome@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

0113 812 3000
studentadvice@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
Student Services Centre - Ground Floor - Leslie Silver - City Campus , Student Services Centre – Ground Floor - Priestley Building – Headingley Campus
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