Beckett Talks

From fabrics to ethics, inspiration to recognition, Dean of Leeds School of Arts Lisa Stansbie, talks to award winning designer and Leeds Beckett senior lecturer Matty Bovan about his journey to the top of the design world and how he’s now helping to fuel creativity in the next generation of fashion designers.

Professor Rachel Lofthouse is the Director of CollectivED: The centre for coaching, mentoring and professional learning at the Carnegie School of Education. She joins us to talk about the importance of mentors for early career teachers.

Dr Peter Mills of the School of Cultutral Studies and Humanities reflects on the musical history of Roundhay Park in Leeds, beginning with 19th century brass bands and moving onto the series of huge arena pop concerts which began in the 1980s, coming up to the present day while also considering the park's musical future.

When beloved family man Joseph Shann left his home in East Leeds on 10 December 2010, there were no signs that he wouldn't be returning. Now a team of students and academics from Leeds Beckett University and former police officers are on the hunt for vital information that could help them to understand what happened on that day and in the months and years that have followed.

If you have information that may help please contact:

• West Yorkshire Police - Use the Live Chat function online (https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/) or call 101
• Crimestoppers 0800 555 1111
• Cold Case Unit: https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/leeds-school-of-social-sciences/cold-case-unit/ Use the ‘Express Your Interest’ form or click contact Kirsty Bennett

Making friends at university is something most students think about before they arrive. Steph and Heppni share their experiences of how they made friends and what social life at university is really like.

Moving into halls is an exciting time. Owen, Abi and Laura have all stayed in university accommodation and so have top tips on what to bring, how to make friends and what you can expect.

It’s time to prepare for university. Maria, Hollie and Tom share their experiences in the run up to uni and top tips on how to make that September start as smooth as possible.

We take a look at Clearing from a parents’ perspective. Hear from Charlotte, Denise and Sarah – all of whom are parents and who work at Leeds Beckett supporting students looking for a university place every year. Whether it’s useful tips on how to help your child prepare for Results Day and insights into how the process works, or how you can contact universities and secure accommodation, find out how you can support your son or daughter.

In this, the first of our short series focusing on student life current students Tom and Megan talk about their experience applying to Leeds Beckett through Clearing. They discuss why they went through Clearing, how the process works, the support available and top tips for students who are also thinking about Clearing.

From the frontlines at the Toxteth Riots to Special Branch during the Irish Troubles, Dr David Lowe is a specialist in counter-terrorism and globally recognised expert in the UK Government’s PREVENT policy. Now a Senior Research Fellow at Leeds Law School, here he recounts his fascinating career and experiences from the Police CID and Special Branch to university academic and advisor.