Enabling our
people to thrive
The White Rose University Consortium brings together the Universities of Leeds, Sheffield, and York in a collaborative partnership that places people at the heart of everything we do.
We empower individuals from all backgrounds to thrive through tailored development programmes, impactful initiatives, and engagement across our community. Our work provides practical, high-value support that complements existing university offerings, helping our partners achieve their goals and drive positive change.
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Apply now: Equity in Leadership development programme
Applications are now open for this year's Equity in Leadership programme.
This free development programme is for colleagues from global majority backgrounds, including academic and professional services staff identifying as Black, Asian, or other Minority Ethnicities, who aspire to move into senior leadership within the next 12–18 months.
The programme runs across three separate days over three months (February - April 2027), followed by ongoing post-programme support.
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We support professional services colleagues and researchers from our partner universities, from postgraduate researchers and postdocs to fellows and academics.
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The White Rose University Consortium actively engages with institutional, regional and national partners to propel positive change and create sustained impact for individuals, communities, and the region.