The University of LeedsStudent Guide

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Student guide · Autumn Term 2026

The semester, explained for The University of Leeds

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Autumn Term 2026
Campus terms
13
Local details
13

Academic calendar

Autumn Term 2026 runs Sep 28, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

6 entries
  1. Autumn Term 2026Relevant now
  2. Spring Term 2027
  3. Summer Term 2027
  4. Autumn Term 2027
  5. Spring Term 2028
  6. Summer Term 2028

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Campus language

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13 terms

C

Charlie Mo
Charles Morris Hall, a centrally located catered hall of residence.
CV
Central Village, a large modern accommodation complex located right next to the campus.

D

Dev
Devonshire Hall, a historic and traditional hall of residence.

F

Fruity
The long-running Friday night club event held at the Leeds University Union.

J

JB
James Baillie Park, a popular student accommodation site known for its social scene.

L

LSR
Leeds Student Radio, the university's award-winning student-run radio station.
LUU
Leeds University Union, the representative body and hub for student life.

O

Old Bar
The traditional pub located within the Leeds University Union (LUU).
Otley Run
A famous fancy-dress pub crawl starting in Headingley and ending near the university.

R

RAG
Raise and Give, the student-led fundraising arm of the Union.

T

Terrace
The bar and kitchen in the Union known for its outdoor seating area.
The Gryphon
The official weekly student newspaper of the University of Leeds.
The Refec
The Refectory, the main large-scale dining hall on campus.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

13 details
devonshire_hall_dining_hall
Devonshire Hall Dining Hall
Eddy B
The Edward Boyle Library, one of the main study spaces on campus.
hugo
Hugo
Leeds Card
The student ID card which also functions as a library card and access pass.
Minerva
The university's student portal used for accessing timetables, modules, and grades.
parkinson_court_caf
Parkinson Court Café
Parky
The Parkinson Building, the iconic white clock tower building and main entrance to the university.
Roger Stevens
The Roger Stevens Building, a brutalist lecture theatre complex known for its confusing layout.
The Edge
The university's flagship indoor sports and fitness facility.
the_edit_room
The Edit Room
the_refectory
The Refectory
UniLeeds
The official mobile app for students to access their timetable and campus maps.
VLE
Virtual Learning Environment, the online platform (often used interchangeably with Minerva) for course materials.

Quick answers

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What academic term is relevant now?
Autumn Term 2026 runs Sep 28, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
13 approved campus terms and 13 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Leeds for The University of Leeds Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Leeds.

Timezone

Europe/London

Student Population

70,000

City Transportation

Walkability

85

Bikeability

55

Public Transit

West Yorkshire Metro bus services, National Rail, Leeds railway station

Nearest Airports

Leeds Bradford Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Oceanic

Avg Annual Temp

49.5°F

Avg Snowfall

35 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Orange Zone Multi-Storey Car Park

garage • Limited during core hours; public access after 17:00 and weekends

Uses ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition); cashless payment before exit.

Campus News

Latest updates from The University of Leeds

Eddie B turns 50: Alumni share memories of the iconic library

The Edward Boyle Library marked its 50th anniversary, with alumni reflecting on its brutalist architecture and its role as an integral feature of university life.

Oct 27, 2026

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Minister for Climate Transition calls for joined-up thinking at Leeds

The Minister for Climate Transition addressed climate risks and called for collaboration between researchers and businesses.

Oct 27, 2026

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Illuminating ideas take over campus for Light Night Leeds

Research-inspired artworks and performances transform the campus into a light-filled gallery for the annual city-wide festival.

Oct 27, 2026

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SafeZone app is the official platform for security alerts and emergency support.

SafeZone app is the official platform for security alerts and emergency support.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at The University of Leeds

John Hyde Book Tour - Indefensible: How Lawyers Failed to Stop the Post Office Scandal

November 4, 2026

Liberty Building, University of Leeds

John Hyde, author of 'Indefensible', examines the key legal failings underlying the Post Office scandal in this book tour event.

Lunch with alumni – Chen Zhang

November 4, 2026

Leeds University Business School

An alumni engagement event for Business School students to network with graduate Chen Zhang.

Liquid Reflections: Liliane Lijn in Conversation with Laurence Sillars

November 10, 2026

Cultural Collections & Galleries, Parkinson Building

A conversation marking Liliane Lijn's new memoir and work responding to her campus sculpture.

University Centre Leeds Open Event

November 21, 2026

University Centre Leeds Campus

An opportunity to explore degrees, meet tutors, and tour the brand-new campus.

University of Leeds Campus Tour

November 26, 2026

University of Leeds Campus

Student-led tours offering a feel for the campus and an opportunity to ask current student ambassadors questions.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at The University of Leeds

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

18 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Blenheim Point

Room types: flat room

Carlton Hill

Room types: flat room

Central Village

Room types: en-suite room

Charles Morris Hall

Room types: en-suite single, junior double, single

CitySide

Room types: en-suite single, premium en-suite

Devonshire Hall

Dobree House

Room types: single

Ellerslie Global Residence

Capacity: 97

Room types: single

Henry Price

Room types: flat bedroom

Hepworth Lodge

Room types: flat room

Leodis

Room types: flat room

Lupton

Room types: flat room

Lyddon Hall

Room types: single

Montague Burton

Room types: flat room

North Hill Court

Room types: flat room

Sentinel Towers

Room types: en-suite room

Storm Jameson Court

Room types: en-suite single, junior double

Whetton House

Room types: single

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Unknown

Email Domain

@leeds.ac.uk

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