Latest Features

Managing your online profile - LS126 Magazine [Pages 26-27]
Concerned about how to use Facebook effectively? Want to manage your privacy online - turn to pages 26 and 27.

Faith & Sexuality data collection - LS126 Magazine [Pages 26-27]
The chairpersons of our University's Faith Forum and LGBT Forum talk about why they feel collecting data about our staff is important. Please go to pages 26 and 27.

A smooth transition
Making the move to university can be difficult for students with additional support needs. A workshop held at Leeds Met aimed to equip those working with these students with the skills to support them.

'Leading Learning' initiative launch
A new school improvement initiative to support disadvantaged pupils in the classroom is to be launched by Leeds Metropolitan.

Met TV Documentary | Students with children
MetTV has entered the category of Best Documentary in the National Student Television Association Awards, which aim to identify and celebrate the best student television channels in the UK.

UK Jewish Film Festival 2011
Flyer download for the Jewish Film Festival in Leeds - 26th Feb to 13th March - www.ukjewishfilmfestival.org.uk.

Love Music Hate Racism Event
Friday 1 April, 8pm - 2am @ The West Indian Centre - A multicultural night of Rnb, Hip-hop, Bassline, Beatbox, Conscious Rap, Soul, Bhangra, Reggae, World Fusion.

LGBT History Month in Leeds
Since 2005, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans (LGBT) History Month has been held every February across the United Kingdom to raise awareness of LGBT history and acknowledge the role of LGBT people in history, culture and society. Info on Leeds events.

International Women's Day
Publicity materials for a free public lecture for International Women's Day (8th March 2011) - contrasting the lives of Doris Lessing and Anne Lister with contemporary issues faced by women today. Refreshments served.

Sixth Annual Rosa Parks Symposium
Reconceiving Equality through Intergenerational Learning, Wednesday 8th December 2010 9.30am to 4.30pm - Norcroft Centre, University of Bradford (Free of charge, but places must be reserved).

Disability examined in fine art exhibition
An exhibition by a Leeds Met student representing her identity as a 'differently-abled' female Asian artist, is now open to the public at the University's Broadcasting Place.

Violence Against Women Seminar
Women around the world are subject to rape, domestic violence and other forms of violence, and the scale and true nature of the issue is often hidden - a seminar on the 23rd November at Civic Quarter addresses some of the issues.

World Osteoporosis Day
Colleagues from our Carnegie Research Institute offered health advice to students and staff to mark World Osteoporosis Day, 20 October, ahead of their contributions at a major conference in this field.

Academics Working to end Burns Violence to Women
Researchers at Leeds Metropolitan University have been awarded a United Nations Trust Fund of $461,000 to help to end violence against women in Cambodia, Nepal and Uganda.

Men, Women & Health; Professor Wendy Stainton Rogers Inaugural Lecture
Wendy Stainton Rogers has been appointed as a Visiting Professor of Gender & Health in the Faculty of Health & Social Sciences.

New website for students with children
A new website has launched to help students with children prepare for university life.

Conflict management: Advice for leading and working in teams
Working in teams is essential if you want to be successful whilst studying or working at Leeds Metropolitan University....

Equality & Diversity in LS126 Magazine
In the third edition of LS126 Magazine, the Equality & Diversity Team had the pleasure of taking over the centre fold. View the online version here.

Conflict management: Advice for students in shared accommodation
Moving into student accommodation can be an emotive experience, check out quick guide to avoiding conflict in shared houses.

The Equality Act 2010 - what's new?
On October 1st 2010 the new Equally Act comes onto the statute books. Find out more about what this means for you and our University!

David Arblaster; in the presence of Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Benedict landed in the UK on the 16th September for a four day visit. Our University's Director of Student Services was invited to represent the HE sector at the Mass in Bellahouston Park, Glasgow.

International students: Blogs mean prizes!
Tell us about your Leeds Met Life and win a range of prizes, including supermarket vouchers.

Black History Month, October 2010
Black History Month is a remembrance of important Black people and events, find out about events in October here.

Training opportunity: The Student Voice
This free half-day staff development session on Tuesday 5 October, is aimed at Student Union sabbatical officers and staff working in a student support, guidance or liaison role across the University.

Student satisfaction rises
Our University's performance in The National Student Survey shows massive improvement, with students' overall satisfaction increasing to 77 per cent.

Making a difference
A group of 17 students, headed up by team leader Cara McCosh, travelled to South Africa at the weekend to work on three projects;

Leeds Met leads in Diversity
Leeds Met's Equality & Diversity Team have been recognised for making significant progress in shaping our University into a 'Champion of Diversity' in West Yorkshire.

SU makes national awards
Our Students' Union is in the running for a national Equality and Diversity Award. The winners will be announced at a ceremony to be held at Warwick Students' Union in July.

Taking Pride in their work
Leeds Met Students' Union's flew the flag against fascism at the Leeds Pride event held in the city.

Hope for graduating students
Graduating students who have pursued extracurricular activities during their time at Leeds Met will find their experiences and skills a valuable asset in the current uncertain jobs market.

Wakefield College work with disadvantaged children receives recognition
Wakefield College's 'NEET' (Not in Education, Employment or Training) work receives national recognition.

Diversity and Equality in Leisure
From Tuesday 6 - Thursday 8 July 2010, Leeds Metropolitan will host the Annual Conference of the Leisure Studies Association at Headingley Campus.

Equality and Diversity Briefing 29th June 2010
Information about the forthcoming Equality and Diversity briefing in D309, CQ - 10am - 11:30am

Changing face of PR
The first ever study of black and other minority ethnic (BME) public relations practitioners' experiences in the UK suggests that the industry is failing to make the most of diversity.

Resilience: Counselling and Coaching for Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Wellbeing
Friday 18 June, Gandhi Hall, Headingley Campus, Leeds Met

A statement from Ian Clarke, Equality & Diversity Manager
Information of the new Single Equality Act [Added: 12th May 2010].

Balls to Stigma
Professor Alan White was invited, along with the Lord Mayor of Leeds, to take part in the 'Balls to stigma' event at Briggate Leeds on Wednesday.

Sport and Physical Activity for Mental Health published
Carnegie Researcher Dr David Carless had his latest book, 'Sport and Physical Activity for Mental Health' published by Wiley.

Internationally community spirited
This summer International Volunteers at Leeds Met will once again support three projects within South Africa, all working with young people and community groups.

Cultural Change; China Changed My Life
Marc Cowan, a BA (Hons) Business Studies student here at Leeds Metropolitan University, embraced the opportunity of a lifetime.

It's good to torque...
A new men-only support group has been launched at Leeds Met. The group is open to male students and staff.

Homophobia OUT!
A new open membership policy promoting acceptance and tolerance surrounding LGBT issues has been announced at our University this week.

Students show pride in their work
Leeds Met students have been flying the flag for Leeds Pride this year as they offered a hand in the pride's first ever launch event .

Leeds Met welcomes Turkish visitors
Visitors from three Turkish Universities have been visiting the Faculty of Business & Law.

Beyond compliance: understanding community perceptions of equality
Between 2007 and 2009 Leeds Met undertook a programme of consultation on equality and diversity. Download the report here.

National role for students' union officer
A member of the Leeds Met Students' Union executive has been elected as the NUS LGBT officer.

Case study: Religion and the curriculum - understanding reasonable adjustment
This real life story illustrates how simple it is to make a reasonable adjustment and shows that the process is not complex or resource heavy.

Equality Impact Assessments: Preparing for a fair future...
"What's all this about Impact Assessments?" we hear you roar - all your questions answered in this short and helpful guide!

Case study: The futures bright - supporting staff with Specific Learning Difficulties
Steve Woods, Leeds Met's Dispatch Manager, talks about overcoming the challenges dyslexia and dyspraxia.

Harassment, bullying and stereotypical behaviour - why we must ensure dignity at work and study...
Dignity at work and study - a new name for an old strategy or a vision of the future...

Self monitoring at work - top tips for checking your own behaviour...
A quick taster for some of the training provided by the Equality & Diversity Team, how do you manage your behaviour and work?

Case study: UCU Working for Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Equality in Post School Education
Guest article from Seth Atkin (UCU Equality Support Official).

Case study: Bill Penson, Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Health
Bill introduces an extract from his paper on LGBT issues.

Case study: the Dignity & Respect Network
Susan Clarke discusses the progression of the Dignity & Respect Network at Leeds Met.

There is a selection of Leeds Met video featured on this website. To see more, and on a wider range of subjects, please visit the Leeds Met Youtube Channel.

International Student Profile: Bharat Srinibeas - MA Public Relations

Bharat talks about his time here at Leeds Metropolitan University studying MA Public Relations within our Business and Law faculty. For more information on being an International Student at Leeds Met, contact International Student Advice.

Staff profile: Sara Duckworth - Administrator

Sara talks about her role as an Administrator for the School of Accountancy & Financial Services within the Faculty of Business & Law - includes an insight into Disability Services.

Leeds Pride Press Launch 2010