Higher level skills for manufacturing
Join us at Leeds Beckett University to explore how higher education and industry can collaborate to boost skills and growth in manufacturing
Date and time
Location
The Knowledge Exchange
The Rose Bowl Portland Way Leeds LS1 3HB United KingdomAgenda
8:30 AM - 8:40 AM
Registration
8:40 AM - 8:45 AM
Welcome
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
An introduction to Leeds Beckett
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Group discussions
9:30 AM - 9:55 AM
Alumni panel
9:55 AM - 10:00 AM
Closing remarks
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Networking
About this event
- Event lasts 2 hours
Join us at Leeds Beckett University for an insightful discussion on the future of manufacturing in West Yorkshire and the UK. With manufacturing accounting for 45% of exports and over 60% of business R&D spend, we’ll explore how the sector can harness academic expertise and student talent to drive innovation and fuel business growth. The event will highlight how collaboration between universities and businesses can help develop the skills needed for the next generation of leaders while supporting cutting-edge advancements in the industry. Through facilitated discussions and a panel of alumni working in manufacturing, we’ll dive into real-world examples of how higher education can fill skills gaps while playing a key role in solving industry challenges, advancing technology, and fostering a culture of innovation. It’s an exciting opportunity to connect, learn, and explore how we can shape the future of manufacturing together.
This event is part of Leeds Manufacturing Festival. Leeds Manufacturing Festival, organised by the Leeds Manufacturing Alliance, raises awareness of career opportunities in manufacturing for young people through a series of events, including career showcases, company visits, workplace tours, and the return of the festival awards to celebrate outstanding young talent and employers in the industry.
Frequently asked questions
Contact Richard at TKE@leedsbeckett.ac.uk if you or any of your guests would like to talk through access requirements or let us know at the check out. You can find The Rose Bowl building on AccessAble.
The address is: The Knowledge Exchange, Ground floor, The Rose Bowl, Portland Way, Leeds, LS1 3HB (use the lower doors to the main atrium/café area, The Knowledge Exchange is on the right as you enter).
We are a 10-minute walk or a 5-minute cycle from Leeds Station. Follow Park Row to Millennium Square and enter The Rose Bowl building behind Leeds Civic Hall.
The closest bus stops are Portland Way (number 5) or Woodhouse Lane (numbers 1, 8, 26, 56 and 97).
There are multiple cycle lanes leading to The Rose Bowl and bike parking directly outside The Knowledge Exchange (check out the cyclecityconnect.co.uk journey planner to find a route). There is a docking station near The Rose Bowl for hired city e-bikes.
There is limited parking below The Rose Bowl building, more spaces are available across the road at Woodhouse Lane Car Park.