UK Disability History Month 2018
UK Disability History Month runs from 22 November to 22 December 2018. Take a look at the Library resources available that relate to this year's theme Disability and Music.
Unconscious Bias and The Level Playing Field
I don’t believe in a world where people are treated differently, a world where your ‘privilege’ plays an integral role in predicting the story of your life.
Saving Your Work with OneDrive
Where are you saving your work? Make it OneDrive!
Discover 6 reasons why OneDrive is where you should be saving all your coursework and assignments.
Have you discovered your Subject Guide yet?
The Library has Subject Guides containing a whole host of information to help with studying your particular subject area.
Molly
Staying happy and healthy in winter
Hi, I'm Keely. In today’s blog, I am going to be talking about the different ways that you can stay happy and healthy during the winter period.
Keely
Considering a masters
Hi, I'm Anagha. I wanted to talk a bit about my masters, and give some tips for success if you choose to study one.
Anagha
Reflecting on my first few months
Hi, I'm Molly and I want to talk about my experience of settling in here at Leeds Beckett.
Bonfire night explained
Hi I'm Anagha. I want to explain what Bonfire Night is all about, to help those who may have been a little confused by it all last week!
Virtual Reality in Education: The VR Classroom
Virtual and augmented reality as an emerging technology is disrupting the digital and technological revolution.
Winter in Leeds
Hi, I'm Molly! Here's my top tips for enjoying Leeds (and looking after yourself) this winter.
Boosting participation in science and engineering
A series of events are being held at Leeds Beckett’s University Business Centres this week to celebrate and explore the role of women in leadership. Ahead of her talk in Wakefield on Tuesday 13 November, Professor Dorothy Monekosso shares an insight into her research, which aims to boost the participation of women, and other under-represented groups, in science and engineering.
Dissertation help from the Library
If you're in your final year you may be starting to think about your dissertation or final project. Find out about the support available from the Library.
It's Academic Writing Month! Do you need help with your academic writing?
Don't worry, Leeds Beckett Library is on hand to help!
Academic Writing Month is an annual event aimed at helping you set and achieve your writing goals. We have lots of help and support to guide you.
Talking about our work as educators; stress release or active engagement?
‘Who do you talk to about your work in education and why?’
Student wins the national Post-Graduate Annual miaList2018 award
Congratulations to our MSc International Events Management graduate, Rhys Gillard, for winning the national Post-Graduate Annual mia list 2018 award.
School News
A first look inside our new £45m sports research facility
Check out this fly-through video of our new £45 million home for the Carnegie School of Sport.
Getting work experience as a student
Hi, I'm Molly and I want to talk to you about finding part time work and placements during your studies.
Why you should always visit universities
Hi, I'm Jenny and I want to explain why it's so important to visit universities before you apply.
Jenny
How to reduce university stress
Hi, I'm Molly and I wanted to give you my top tips for reducing university stress.
Nights in with your housemates
Hi, I'm Abbie and I want to show you some fun ideas for nights in now that the weather is getting colder.
Abbie
Le Grand Départ!
In the spirit of effective collaboration, Leeds Beckett University is developing its partnerships further in the field of Primary Foreign Languages.
Remembrance
This November marks the centenary of Armistice Day the beginning of the end of World War One hostiles. In the years that followed, towns, villages, businesses and institutions across Great Britain began a process of remembrance.
School hosts book launch for Professor Rhodri Thomas, Dean of School
Professor Rhodri Thomas has this month launched his new book at Headingley Campus.
"None of this is acceptable"
When government minister Penny Mordaunt states, “None of this is acceptable” in relation to the findings of the government’s published LGBT survey report (July 2018) you sense that as a society we are not as equal as we like to think we are.
Campus developments update - October 2018
Work is progressing well on the university’s main campus developments, check out your latest monthly update here.
Your November Reward Card offers have landed
This month get your hands on four fantastic offers for you to enjoy throughout November!
Academic Writing Month
November is AcWriMo – Academic Writing Month! An annual event aimed at helping you set and achieve your writing goals, with Leeds Beckett Library on hand to help.
Scared of writing assignments? Don’t know where to turn? Leeds Beckett Library can help!
Do you have Halloween assignment horrors?
We know writing your assignments can be scary, whether it’s managing your time, finding the information you need, structuring your work, or referencing. Please don’t worry - there are lots of ways the Library can support you.
Join us for Christmas Dinner!
Join us from Monday 3 December for some festive fun with friends and get in the festive spirit.
Top 5 Halloween movies
Hi, I'm Becky and I wanted to share some of our academics' expertise with you. As it's Halloween, I asked Dr Steven Gerrard from Northern Film School to recommend his top 5 scary movies for you to enjoy!
Becky
The benefits that trees can bring to our towns and cities: a response to the Budget
Environmental campaigners have condemned the Chancellor's budget plan to spend £60m on tree planting in contract to a staggering £30bn being pledged for roads. Here Alan Simson, Professor of Landscape Architecture and Urban Forestry at Leeds Beckett University and member of the International Committee European Forum on Urban Forestry, highlights the importance of green space and tree planting to our wellbeing and wider society.
Staying safe as a student
Hi, I'm Molly and I want to give you my top tips for staying safe - not just here in Leeds, but everywhere!
Applying shouldn't be scary
Hi, I'm Becky and I want to talk to you about how to approach those university applications.
Choosing the right course and accommodation for you
Hi, I'm Molly and I want to give you some advice for choosing the right course and accommodation for you!
The Mental Health of Newly Qualified Teachers
The latest research from the Education Support Partnership demonstrates that two in five Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) have experienced mental health problems in the last year.
Scared of writing that essay? Leeds Beckett Library can help!
We know writing essays can be scary so whether you are worried about leaving things to the last minute, finding information or referencing, don't worry there is lots of support available. Library staff will be out and about this Halloween to help calm your fears! And not just for essays - we can help with all your assignment queries.
