Leeds Beckett University

Leeds Beckett University, abbreviated as LBU, is a public university located in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. The university has campuses in the city centre and Headingley. Its origins can be traced back to 1824, with the foundation of the Leeds Mechanics Institute.

The university is organised in to the following schools:

• Art, Architecture and Design
• Built Environment & Engineering
• Business
• Clinical & Applied Sciences
• Computing, creating technologies & engineering
• Cultural studies and humanities
• Education
• Events, Tourism & Hospitality management
• Film, music & performing arts
• Health & community studies
• Law
• Department of Languages
• Social Sciences
• Sport

In 2006, the university won the award for "outstanding contribution to the local community" at the annual higher education awards ceremony hosted by The Times Higher Education Supplement. It also came second int he main category, "university of the year". The university has been commended for its low-charging, high impact strategy.

Leeds Beckett University is a modern professional university with ambition. It is based in the vibrant city of Leeds, which is the biggest financial district outside of London. Leeds Beckett's vision is to be acknowledged for its commitment to student success, innovation and enterprise, global reach, and strong local impact. 

Leeds Beckett's aspiration is to help create great graduates, exceptional employees, dynamic citizens and enterprising leaders. The university works closely with employers and partners to ensure that its graduates are ready for work, ready for life, and ready to seize the opportunities that lie ahead.

The Leeds Beckett University is a Public university located in Leeds.
The Leeds Beckett University was founded in 1992.
The current president of Leeds Beckett University is Sir Bob Murray CBE.