Leeds University Libraries

We're so excited to welcome new and returning students to the libraries later this month and support you through this academic year! 🫡 The Libraries are places to meet up, study and get your reading materials completely free, but they're so much more. We also have a bunch of helpful online resources to support your learning as well as regular skills and writing workshops to help you adjust to university work. Follow us to stay up to date with all the latest library news and sign up to our mailing list at the link in our bio 🔗 #UniversityOfLeeds #LeedsUniLibraries #University #AcademicLibrary #Library

Whether you’re a new student or returning to your studies after the summer break, we’ve got plenty of resources to help you succeed in every stage of your academic journey📝 Click the link in our bio and head to ‘Academic Skills’ to get started📲 #LeedsLibraries #UniversityofLeeds #UniofLeeds #LeedsLife # LeedsUni #AcademicLibrary #StudyGram #AcademicSkills

Got a question or a query regarding the library? Here’s how you can contact us at the Libraries! We’re here to help you if you need us 👋 🌱 #library #leedsunilibraries #universityofleeds #leedsuni #academiclibrary

In case you missed it, free hot drinks at the libraries are back this exam season ☕️✨ Bring your own lidded cup and grab a free tea or coffee from library front desks! Enjoy your drink at your desk, out for a walk with friends, or in one of our Pause spaces. It’s the perfect excuse to take a break from revision🫡 Check out the links in our bio for more about library support during exam season 🔗 #AcademicLibrary #ExamSeason #UniversityOfLeeds #LeedsUni #LeedsLibraries

One fascinating part of Leeds city centre you’ve probably never explored 😯 In the heart of the University of Leeds campus, these galleries and public art trail are completely free to visit! 🙌🎨 Everyone knows the landmark Parkinson Building on Woodhouse Lane. But did you know that inside - it isn’t just for students..? It’s home to the Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery and, until 6th June, a public exhibition titled [uz], [uz], [uz] - celebrating the work of artists from working-class backgrounds linked to Yorkshire. The Treasures of Brotherton Gallery celebrates its 10th birthday this year and is hosting “Who Am I to You?” - an exhibition using 3D scanning and printing to bring the old bust collection into the new age! That one’s open here too - right through until Saturday 3rd October. Whilst you’re inside either gallery you’ll spot a free Public Art Trail map - allowing you to explore the beautiful University of Leeds campus through sculpture! Look out for the famous ‘Sign for Art’ sculpture (aka the ‘wavy bacon’ to those in the know 🥓) - and plenty more stunning pieces dotted across the campus. There are 20 sculptures to discover in total on the art trail. Everything’s free - just search “University of Leeds Library Galleries” for more info, or check out their Insta @lulgalleries ! #leeds #uol #leedsuni #thingstodoinleeds #leedscitycentre @universityofleeds @leedsunilibraries

“what were you like in the 90s?” 💌 We’ve been digging in the archives and uncovered these gems. Recognise any familiar spots? 📷 Photographs from the University of Leeds Archive. LUA/PHC/003 and LUA/PHC/009. _ #UniversityOfLeeds #CampusLife #Student #90s #Archive

Don’t let trying to find study space be a scary experience! 😱 Whether you prefer revision sessions with friends or time in silent study to really lock in, Spacefinder gives you an overview of all the places on campus you can study (some even include occupancy numbers so you can check how busy it is) 🔎 Discover your new favourite study spot using Spacefinder at the link in our bio 🔗

*THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED* Win a KeepCup, £25 to spend on food and drink and an exclusive tote bag! 🎁   @greatfoodleeds and @leedsunilibraries  are linking up to fuel your library revision sessions this exam season 📚🍔    Five lucky winners will receive: • A University of Leeds KeepCup • £25 food and drink credit to spend at the Refectory or any Great Food at Leeds operated cafés on campus. Cafés include The Edit Room, Café 7, Parkinson Court Café, Café Loma and loads more! • Great Food at Leeds tote bag • A trolley coin How to enter:  ➡️ Like this post  ➡️ Make sure you’re following @greatfoodleeds  and @leedsunilibraries   ➡️ Tag a friend in the comments    One entry per person. Gain an extra entry by sharing to your Instagram Story and tagging both accounts! 🤩    Giveaway closes Sunday 10 May 2026 at 11:59pm. The winners will be chosen at random and messaged from the Great Food at Leeds Instagram account. Good luck 🤞    T&Cs apply. Visit the Great Food at Leeds website for full details, tap the link in @greatfoodleeds ’ bio.   #GreatFoodAtLeeds #GFaLRewards #LeedsLibraries #UniLeeds

Our libraries will remain open as usual over the bank holiday for all your study needs ⭐   Stay up to date with our opening hours at the link in our bio 🔗

Teddy B is back with his top tips for exam success 🐻🫡 1. Make sure to make a schedule for revision, remembering to block time out for yourself to take breaks too ✍️ 2. Try different revision techniques to see what helps you study best, including flash cards, mind maps, past papers or creating a song/limerick 📝 3. Follow our exam preparation checklist to alleviate stress so you can focus more on revising content ✅ 4. Take breaks!! You can grab a free hot drink from any library from 4 May (just bring your own lidded cup) and use our Pause spaces to unwind if you’re studying on campus ☕️ Head to the link in our bio for our Library exam essentials to support your revision 🌟🔗

The Writing Space is back! 🥳📝 Head to the Skills Space between 1–4pm on a weekday until 8 May for support from our writing mentors. Whether it’s finishing off the last bits of your dissertation or support structuring an essay, drop by and we’ll help you out! ✍️⭐ #UniversityOfLeeds #AcademicLibrary #StudyGram #LeedsLibraries #LeedsUni

All you need is a beauty (a spot to study in our libraries) and a beat (our Library exam prep essential guidance) ✨💚 Whether you’re knee deep in revision or just figuring it out, check out the link in our bio for your VIP ticket to success this exam season 🔗🎫 #Bieberchella #Coachella #UniversityOfLeeds #LeedsLibrary #StudyGram