School of Design - University of Leeds

As the campus glows with festive lights, we extend our warmest wishes to all our students, staff, and alumni for a peaceful winter break. Whether you’re travelling, spending time at home, or staying here in Leeds, we hope this time offers you a chance to recharge. For those remaining in Leeds, explore the university guide to winter break events and activities across the city—an excellent way to make the most of this season. https://bit.ly/4gjXiAm Please note, that the University will be closed from 20th December, 5 pm until 2nd January, 9 am. We look forward to welcoming everyone back in 2025! Wishing you all the best for the holiday season. #LeedsSchoolOfDesign #SeasonGreetings #WinterBreak #Community #InnovationInDesign #UniversityofLeeds #SchoolofDesign

Kickstart your professional growth with PACE onsite courses in 2025. The new year is the perfect time to enhance your skills and expand your expertise. Join us in January, February, and April for hands-on, industry-relevant courses designed to inspire and empower your professional journey. 📅 Upcoming Courses: 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 (𝟐 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬) 🗓 27th–28th January Discover the fundamentals of textile production, from fibre properties and yarn creation to fabric construction. Perfect for enhancing industry knowledge or building a strong foundation in textiles. 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝟏 𝐝𝐚𝐲) 🗓 19th February / 29th April Navigate the challenges of sustainability in fashion through a mix of theory and case studies. Gain actionable insights into regulations and innovative practices to drive sustainable change within your organisation. 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐫 (𝟐 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬) 🗓 1st–2nd April Master knitwear design and production through hands-on experience with industrial knitting machines. Explore yarn selection, stitch structures, and manufacturing methods that shape garment construction. 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐂𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 (𝟐 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬) 🗓 9th–10th April Gain essential pattern-cutting skills through a blend of theory and practical sessions. Learn to draft, adjust, and interpret garment patterns with confidence. Whether you’re looking to refine your expertise, or explore a new passion, these courses offer the perfect opportunity to grow and excel. 📩 Spaces are limited—don’t miss out! Enrol now. https://bit.ly/4fn04nf #ProfessionalDevelopment #Textiles #KnitwearDesign #SustainableFashion #PatternCutting #FashionIndustry #LifelongLearning #SkillBuilding #OnsiteTraining

Fostering Community Through Festive Celebration Last week, the International Student Steering Committee (ISSC) hosted their inaugural event, “Oh Deer, Together for a Magical Holiday,” bringing together students and staff from across the School of Design to celebrate the festive season. Students organised activities, including exchanging holiday cards, winter decoration crafting, and games. Andrea Thoma, Director of International Activities, reflected: "It is wonderful to see the commitment and enthusiasm of the committee members to develop events which enhance and celebrate a sense of belonging" To read more visit the link to our School of Design Digest https://bit.ly/49Ie2Pq #LeedsSchoolOfDesign #CommunityEngagement #StudentLeadership #GlobalCommunity #DesignEducation #SchoolofDesign #UniversityofLeeds

We're excited to announce the launch of the School of Design Digest — our end-of-semester newsletter celebrating our vibrant community achievements, creativity, and stories. This semester has been filled with significant milestones, including ground-breaking research, exciting partnerships, and the accomplishments of our talented students and alumni. Read the full newsletter here https://bit.ly/49Ie2Pq #SchoolofDesign #UniversityofLeeds #Digest #Newsletter

Celebrating one hundred and fifty years of heritage! As 2024 comes to a close, the School of Design at the University of Leeds celebrates a significant milestone—150 years of innovation, education, and research. From its origins in 1874, the school has evolved into a global leader in design, blending tradition with cutting-edge creativity. This anniversary offers an opportunity to reflect on our legacy, our ongoing contributions to the field, and our commitment to shaping the future of design. Our 150th-anniversary video provides an overview of the school’s journey, featuring perspectives from leading faculty and highlighting our continued impact on academia and industry. #150YearsOfDesign #SchoolOfDesign #UniversityofLeeds #AcademicExcellence #ResearchLeadership #ShapingTheFuture

‼️ CALL FOR ABSTRACTS ‼️ With a deadline of 31st January 2025, make sure to submit your abstracts in time for the International Textile and Colour Conference 2025. The conference represents a unique opportunity to bring together research and innovation around the latest developments on the sustainable development of textile industries, providing unique possibilities to network and nurture new collaborations. As such, we are accepting abstracts on the topics of: ▪️ Textile materials. ▪️ Textile product design. ▪️ Fibre, yarn, fabric and garment manufacture. ▪️ Fibre characterisation, measurement and detection. ▪️ Intelligent and smart textiles. ▪️ Digital, robotics, data science, and AI technologies in textile industry. ▪️ Sustainable textile supply chains. ▪️ Advanced waste management: recycling, reuse and circular economy development ▪️ Colour science and technology. ▪️ Innovative colour communication for fashion. ▪️ Total colour appearance measurement and perception for fabrics and garments. ▪️ Colour forecasting technologies. Please note, that abstracts should be a maximum of 600 words in length, and be sent as an email attachment (as a word document or PDF) to Giorgio Grande: g.grande@leeds.ac.uk Please see the following page for a submission guide: https://lnkd.in/eVu-TpPH #callforabstracts #textileconference #colourconference #textilescience #sustainablefashion #nextgenmaterials #smarttextiles #colourforecasting

We are deeply honoured to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Judith Tucker (1960–2023), a beloved colleague, educator, and artist, through an exhibition of her remarkable works. Judith's art explored themes of memory, place, ecology, and intergenerational stories with profound beauty. From the vibrant Night Fitties series to her collaborative projects with poet and partner Harriet Tarlo, her legacy continues to inspire. The exhibition, curated by Dr Helen Clarke, PhD, FHEA, is running until 13th December at Space@Design, Clothworkers Central and has been featured in several news outlets, including the Yorkshire Evening Post and The Jewish Chronicle. #UniversityofLeeds #SchoolofDesign #UniofLeeds #Exhibition #Leeds #YorkshireEveningPost

Last week, our MA Design students attended an insightful guest lecture by Haoran Liao. Drawing on his impressive experience with industry leaders like THG and Amazon, Haoran shared invaluable insights into the evolving role of design, particularly the transformative potential of AI as a strategic tool. His thought-provoking session sparked engaging discussions about the future of design careers and the opportunities ahead. Thank you to Haoran for generously sharing his expertise with our students and the entire MA Design team for organising this event. #UniversityofLeeds #SchoolofDesign #UniofLeeds #Leeds #Design #Amazon

The School of Design is proud to offer five prestigious Head of School Masters Excellence Scholarships. The scholarships provide £10,000 in funding - well above the typical £7,000 awarded. This generous scholarship is available to both UK and International students who hold an offer to study one of the following MA courses starting in 2025: • MA Advertising and Design • MA Design • MA Digital Design Futures • MA Fashion, Enterprise and Society • MA Global Fashion Management With the application deadline of 30 June 2025, this opportunity could be your gateway to shaping an impactful future at the School of Design. Discover more and apply here - https://bit.ly/4hED1qd #SchoolofDesign #UniversityofLeeds #Scholarships #Masters

We're very proud to see LITAC funded PhD Researcher, Kate Morris invited onto BBC News Look North last night 👏 During the interview, Kate discussed the Durability Research Project, which was performed in collaboration with Primark and Hubbub, and in which Kate was part of the research team, alongside fellow School of Design - University of Leeds academics Dr Mark Taylor, Dr Mark Sumner (who has since taken up a position at WRAP) & Dr Yue G.. The project explored the correlation between the price and physical durability of our clothing and its findings have gone on to inform Primark's Durability Framework. You can catch the full interview on BBC iPlayer (the clip starts 16:33 and expires at 6.30pm tonight): https://lnkd.in/e2wS2bju