About
Leeds Beckett University transforms the lives and prospects of thousands of individuals and organisations every day in the city, the wider region, and beyond. Our mission is to ensure we use our knowledge and resources to make a positive and decisive difference to people, communities and organisations. The university is investing £200m in its campuses with an ambitious programme of development, focusing on sport and the creative industries, and holds silver status in the Teaching Excellence Framework for its high quality teaching. There are more than 28,000 students on Leeds Beckett University programmes in the UK and overseas across our 13 academic schools and a diverse student population from 143 countries.
Experts (28)
Professor Akintola Akintoye
Dean of School
Professor Akintola Akintoye, Dean of School of Built Environment and Engineering, joined the University in 2017.
Modelling Civil Engineering Construction Economics Architecture Economic Formation
Professor Susan Backhouse
Director of Research
An expert in athlete welfare, drug use in sport, why athletes dope, what makes athletes vulnerable to doping and more.
Doping Drug Use in Sport Sports Integrity Athlete Welfare Clean Sport Whistleblowing Sport Psychology and Performance Enhancement
Professor Mhairi Beaton
Professor
Professor Mhairi C Beaton's research focuses on the interface of inclusion, teacher education and student voice.
Autism Student Voice Inclusion Teacher Education Inclusive Practice in Education
Rachel C. Boyle
Dean of School
Rachel C. Boyle is the Head of Interdisciplinary Studies in the Carnegie School of Education, Leeds Beckett University.
Critical Race Theory Inequality Education Ethnicity Race
Professor Deveral Capps
Dean of School
As an expert in Quality Assurance, Professor Deveral Capps has a deep understanding of academic quality and assurance processes.
Quality Assurance Legal Skills Legal Education eCommerce Law
Professor Louisa Ells
Professor of Obesity
Louisa has specialised in applied obesity research for the past two decades.
Obesity Nutrition Public Health Weight Management
Professor David Glew
Director of the Leeds Sustainability Institute
Professor David Glew is a recognised expert in the area of building performance, retrofit evaluation and energy efficiency policy.
Sustainability Buildings
Professor Brendan Gough
Director of Research
Professor Brendan Gough is a Critical Social Psychologist and qualitative researcher interested in men and masculinities.
Men’s Grooming Men’s Experiences of Infertility Qualitative Research Methods Psychology Mental Health Issues
Professor Ben Jones
Professor
Ben is an accredited strength and conditioning coach and works in a consultancy capacity with sports teams and national governing bodies.
Fatigue and Recovery Fluid and Electrolyte Balance Sport Sport Science Physical Education Youth Athletes
Professor Georgina Jones
Professor
Georgina Jones's research uses both quantitative and qualitative research methods and focuses on women's health.
Women's Health Decision-Making Quality of Life Measurement Health Psychology Research Methods Psychometrics Questionnaire Development