Leeds Arts University

Leeds Arts University Leeds Arts University is the only specialist arts university in the North of England, with roots dating back to 1846 and the original Leeds School of Art.
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Leeds Arts University is the only specialist arts university in the North of England and a dynamic place to study Higher Education and Further Education courses. The entire University is dedicated to the study of art, design and crafts. Over the last 170 years, we've built a national and international reputation as an exciting alternative to traditional universities, consistently produced the arti

sts and designers of the future: sculptors Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth studied with us in the 1920s and, more recently Marcus Harvey, Turner Prize-winner Damien Hirst, Danny Sangra and Omar Kashoura were students here. Right at the heart of one of the most exciting cities in the country, we're smaller than most universities, so the atmosphere is friendlier and you get plenty of personal attention to offer you a uniquely focused learning experience and big enough to offer you all the opportunities, resources and support you're looking for.

05/06/2026

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for the private view of our 2026 Further Education Show tonight.

There’s just one day left to see the show at our Vernon Street building, which is open from 10:00am-4:00pm tomorrow.

From 15 June you can also see the work of our graduating students at our 2026 Undergraduate Show at our Blenheim Walk building. Find out more at https://www.leeds-art.ac.uk/whats-happening/leeds-arts-university-news/announcing-bish-bash-bosh-our-2026-student-showcase ✨

03/06/2026

Our BA (Hons) Photography students will be taking over the account to take you behind the scenes of our 2026 Undergraduate Show setup. Give them a follow!
 

Continuing our alumni series for our 180th anniversary, we’re highlighting Diz Disley (1931–2010). Born in Canada to Bri...
02/06/2026

Continuing our alumni series for our 180th anniversary, we’re highlighting Diz Disley (1931–2010). Born in Canada to British parents, Disley grew up in Yorkshire. He studied at Leeds College of Art (now Leeds Arts University) from 1948–1950. Whilst at the College, he joined the Yorkshire Jazz Band but was called up for National Service the following year. After returning from National Service, he resumed his studies in Leeds and started selling cartoons to the Spectator, Radio Times and eventually to Melody Maker.

Disley moved to London in 1953 spending the 1950s and early 1960s playing mainly traditional jazz. During the 1960s and 1970s, he became a popular performer at British folk music shows. He hosted a weekly radio programme called 'Guitar Club' and introduced The Beatles at their first London concert. He also worked as an illustrator and cartoonist producing album covers, posters and music advertisements.

In the early 1980s Disley formed a working partnership with gypsy jazz guitar prodigy Bireli Lagrene. Later, Disley moved to Spain where he ran a bar and jazz club, before returning to the UK to continue as a freelance player leading his own groups and touring.

Thank you to everyone who attended the lecture performance by Sophie Mak-Schram and screening of films by Parham Ghalamd...
29/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended the lecture performance by Sophie Mak-Schram and screening of films by Parham Ghalamdar and Nikta Mohammad on Wednesday evening as part of our current exhibition, Parham Ghalamdar: Aerotheology, at our Blenheim Walk Gallery. The exhibition is open until Saturday 1 August 2026.

28/05/2026

2026 Further Education Show – Bish Bash Bosh
1–6 June
Leeds Arts University, Vernon Street, Leeds LS2 8PH

Students from our Foundation Diploma in Art and Design and Extended Diploma in Creative Practice courses will present their final work at our Vernon Street campus from 1–6 June.

Find out more at https://www.leeds-art.ac.uk/whats-happening/exhibitions-and-events/2026-fe-show

Branding designed by BA (Hons) Graphic Design student Amelia Charlton.

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