Careers and Industry

Creative Networks

Creative Networks is our own major professional events programme, and is one of the largest networks of its type in the region.

A photograph of a person presenting on stage with a projection showing a mannequin wearing a headband emitting colourful waves on a screen behind.
A photograph of a person presenting on stage with a projection showing a mannequin wearing a headband emitting colourful waves on a screen behind.

Neil Harbisson, February 2024

Four women are seated on a stage participating in a panel discussion. A large screen behind displays colorful graphics and names.
Four women are seated on a stage participating in a panel discussion. A large screen behind displays colorful graphics and names.

Kerning the Gap, March 2024

A photograph of three people sitting on a stage around a small table during a panel at the Leeds International Film Festival with a large screen in the background.
A photograph of three people sitting on a stage around a small table during a panel at the Leeds International Film Festival with a large screen in the background.

Miri Ian Gossing and Lina Sieckmann, November 2025

A photograph of two people seated on a stage discussing comics, with a large screen displaying comic book covers and logos in the background.
A photograph of two people seated on a stage discussing comics, with a large screen displaying comic book covers and logos in the background.

James Tynion, November 2024

Imogen Heap, April 2022

Imogen Heap, April 2022

Molly Knox Ostertag and ND Stevenson, November 2023
Molly Knox Ostertag and ND Stevenson, November 2023

Molly Knox Ostertag and ND Stevenson, November 2023

Will Gompertz, March 2022
Will Gompertz, March 2022

Will Gompertz, March 2022

Skin, March 2020
Skin, March 2020

Skin, March 2020

Molly Knox Ostertag and ND Stevenson, November 2023

Molly Knox Ostertag and ND Stevenson, November 2023

SAIL, Hannah Fletcher and Aphra Shemza, April 2023

SAIL, Hannah Fletcher and Aphra Shemza, April 2023

Gail Simone, November 2022

Gail Simone, November 2022

Jeff Banks, 2019
Jeff Banks, 2019

Jeff Banks, 2019

High-profile speakers entertain, challenge and inspire their audiences as they recount their career journeys and provide insights into a changing industry.

Creative Networks welcome professionals from across the creative industries to speak about their experiences and is a fantastic chance to hear insightful talks from industry leading speakers and meet the wide range of professional guests that attend.

Open to our students, staff and alumni, along with the general public, these events often appeal to an eclectic but engaged mix of people. If you are from industry and are interested in coming along, join our mailing list to hear about future events.

Creative Networks events are specifically tailored to an adult (18+) audience. In the interest of protecting and safeguarding the welfare of young people (under 18) it is a requirement that all attendees, without exception, must be aged 18 or older. Young people (under 18), and any attendee unable to provide proof of age when asked to do so, will be refused entry.

Previous speakers include: Jimmy Choo, David Shrigley, Adam Buxton, Clio Barnard, Ian Livingstone, Giles Deacon, Jonathan Barnbrook, Elizabeth Price, Patrick Grant and Jamal Edwards.

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