What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
UTC Leeds students are putting their engineering and programming skills to the test in an innovative robotics programme led by the University of Leeds. PhD student Orla Gibson, from the University of Leeds, is working with UTC students to develop their maths skills through applied learning as part of the
A research project to explore the idea of charitable giving to public parks was launched this week (29 October 2018) in Leeds. The project considers the role local people and businesses can play in improving and sustaining public parks for future generations. The University of Leeds and partners from local
UTC Leeds has appointed a new Principal. Alex Burnham has 21 years’ experience of working in education and started in post last month at UTC Leeds, which is based in the former Braime factory on Sayner Road, Hunslet. Alex said: “I feel honoured and privileged to be part of a
Life expectancy has increased. More of us are living for longer than ever before. However, with this, there is a greater extent of disease and mental and/or physical disability that interferes with daily activities. Cognitive function includes capacities such as learning and remembering. With age, cognitive function declines, and this
An exhibition called ‘Leeds Parks: Past, Present and Future’ is to be held at the Watsonian Pavilion in Cross Flatts Park on Saturday 3 June 2017. The exhibition is a chance to see how the city’s parks have changed over time, from their Victorian origins to the present day, and
Leeds City Council’s Jobs and Skills team have organised an Adult Learning Market, which takes place at St George’s One Stop Centre in Middleton on Thursday afternoon (22 September 2016). If you are looking for a new challenge or to gain new skills, but are not sure what to do
A new education centre, which is helping to raise aspirations amongst South Leeds children, held its official opening on Wednesday 27 April 2016. The Into University centre runs after school sessions where children can complete their homework, or work on an exercise provided by the teaching staff. This term’s theme
We are busy organising our fifth year of Spring into Summer short courses and events. Starting the week beginning Monday 8 June, our 2015 programme includes a range of events and learning-for-pleasure courses and workshops in creative writing, culture, current affairs, languages, literature and religion. In conjunction with departments around
Researchers at the University of Leeds calls for South Leeds women to give their views Many of us lead busy lives and we know that looking after our health should be a priority, but when little problems occur most of us will choose to deal with them ourselves. Leaking urine
Leeds Federated Housing Association has been in touch with details of an Open Day on Thursday: An event where people can find out about local opportunities in training, employment and other support will take place this week. The Employment and Training Open Day is being held at Leeds Federated Housing