Arts and Humanities learning resources
For students
Our resources below, which you can explore in your own time, will give you an insight into studying arts and humanities subjects and what life is like for our undergraduate students.
Recorded talks and workshops
Our recorded talks and workshops are a great way for you to engage with university content from the comfort of your own home, at a time that suits you!
'Emissions: impossible?' podcast with Dr Mark Sumner, School of Design
Hosted by Broadcast Journalist Kim McAllister and featuring experts from across the UK, ‘Emissions: Impossible?’ showcases some of the most ground-breaking research and innovation in climate change, looking at fashion, food, transport, health, space, and more.
In this episode, Kim is joined by Dr Mark Sumner, Lecturer in Sustainable Fashion in the University's School of Design to talk about our fashion choices and how the supply chain is changing. Listen to the podcast.
English taster lectures
Watch a variety of taster lectures from the School of English. From Shakespeare to Contemporary Nature Writing, and a workshop on Creative Writing, learn something new and even develop your skills!
History and philosophy of science in 20 objects
Created by academics from the Centre for History and Philosophy of Science at the University of Leeds, this resource allows you to explore the subject through examining 20 different objects and their stories. Each object has accompanying videos and text and is ideal for those thinking of studying science or medicine, history or philosophy.
Online courses
Online courses are a great way to gain insight into the subjects that you are interested in studying at university. The courses below are free, and have been created by academics at The University of Leeds.
- Innovation: the fashion industry - Understand how big fashion retailers innovate and discover the story behind a favourite piece of your clothing.
- WW1 heroism: through art and film - Discover just some of the ways that heroism and the First World War is portrayed through art and film.
- Exploring the slap - Suitable for teachers and Key Stage 5 students, this online course introduces you to world-renowned Russian director Meyerhold’s technique of biomechanics. Learn about Meyerhold’s form of physical theatre, biomechanics, and understand and perform ‘The Slap’.
- Introduction to intercultural studies: language and culture - Explore intercultural communication by understanding the relationship between language and cultural identity.
- Introduction to intercultural studies: intercultural contact - Learn how the principles of intercultural contact may challenge the way in which you think about social interaction.
- Introduction to intercultural studies: crossing borders - Take a closer look at geographical and cultural borders and understand their effects on people who occupy them or cross them.
- Introduction to intercultural studies: defining the concept of culture - Understand intercultural communication by learning about the concepts of culture and interculturality.
- Introduction to intercultural studies: the branding of culture - Learn how products move across borders and how branding problematically draws on narratives of culture and place.
University of Leeds art and design student showcase
Throughout the year, undergraduate students engage in solo and group projects, making use of specialist studios and workshops. Explore examples of work by our students showcased at events in the School of Design and School of Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies.
For teachers
Designed to support your teaching, these resources will help you to inspire your students to engage with arts and humanities subjects.
Recorded talks and workshops
Our recorded talks and workshops are a great way for you to engage with university content at a time that suits you! Explore our taster workshops, recorded lectures and ambassador talks.
Article and worksheet for English, history and religious studies teachers - how texts from the past can shape and inform the future
Have a look at some activities and resources that have been put together by Dr Alison Searle, an Associate Professor of textual studies here at the University of Leeds. Her article, which highlights how historical practices of pastoral care and holistic well-being inform the present, also comes with an activity sheet ideal for KS4 and 5 students.
Access the article and download the activity sheet.
The article was produced by Futurum Careers, a free online resource and magazine aimed at encouraging 14-19 year olds worldwide to pursue careers in science, tech, engineering, maths, medicine (STEM) and social sciences, humanities and the arts for people and the economy (SHAPE). For more information, teaching resources, and course and career guides, see www.futurumcareers.com.