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 (54)
Karen Horwood
Senior Lecturer
Karen Horwood's research focuses on women and planning.
Urban Governance Feminism Diversity Town Planning Equality and Inclusion Gender Government Policies
Dr Nasser Hussain
Senior Lecturer
Nasser Hussain's writing and research interests revolve around contemporary poetry and poetics.
Poetry Contemporary Literary Studies Literature Writing
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 Gary Jones
Director of Research
Professor Gary Jones’ research focus has been on the use of lower eukaryotic organisms to study aspects of cellular stress.
Microbiology Cellular Stress Biomedical Sciences Genetics Molecular Biology
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
Professor Rachel Julian
Professor
Professor Rachel Julian is an internationally recognised researcher working on Unarmed Civilian Peacekeeping/Protection.
Security Peace Feminism Community Culture Governance Politics
Neil Kelley
Course Director
Neil Kelley specialises in marketing communications, with a strong focus on digital marketing and planning.
Social Media Marketing Advertising Media
Dr Alexander Kelly
Reader in Theatre & Performance
Dr Alexander Kelly is Co-Artistic Director of the Sheffield-based theatre company Third Angel.
Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration Documentary Theatre Autobiographical Storytelling Devising Reportage Performance
Dr Daniel Kilvington
Course Director and Reader
Dr Daniel Kilvington's teaching and research specialism explores 'race', sport and new media.
Race Ethnicity Racism Anti-Racism Discrimination Social Media New Media Sport Sports Media Football
Professor Vini Lander
Professor of Race and Education and Director of the Centre for Race, Education and Decoloniality
Her research examines race inequalities in education, specifically in teacher education.
Race and Racism Teacher Education Inequalities in Education Diversity British Values in School