World class facilities

Explore the Business School and campus in our virtual tour

Campus buildings

The Business School is based on the western edge of the University of Leeds campus. It is currently housed in five buildings, which include the impressively renovated 19th century Maurice Keyworth building, the Newlyn Building, which opened in 2019, and the recently refurbished Charles Thackrah and Clarendon buildings. In September 2021 we officially opened The Esther Simpson building – an exciting new facility for the Business School.

Large state-of-the-art lecture theatres
Seminar and collaborative teaching rooms
Computer clusters
Classrooms with the latest interactive learning and teaching technology
Modern breakout spaces
Contemporary cafes and roof terrace
Large boardroom facilities
The whole University of Leeds campus has WiFi access for students and staff

Lecture theatres

The new Esther Simpson building houses two brand new lecture theatres, which have been designed to maximise comfort and concentration and include the latest technology to enable students to interact digitally.
Harvard-style lecture theatres can seat more than 200 people and the traditional lecture theatre can seat up to 390.
Latest audio-visual technology and professional presentation equipment.
Our impressive seminar and syndicate rooms provide a less formal environment for group work and meetings and all are equipped with the latest technology

Study areas

Study spaces and dedicated computer clusters
Networked PCs that link into the University Library and email systems, internet, Microsoft Office software, and the IT help desk

Collaborative teaching space

State-of-the-art collaborative teaching spaces which incorporate the latest teaching and learning technology
See more photographs of the teaching room

Executive boardroom and trading room

Prestigious boardroom reflects the style and quality of a leading business school
Our MBA and executive education programmes are delivered in this space, as well as corporate engagement
State-of-the-art trading room allows students to gain a practical understanding of the financial markets and life as a City trader through a virtual trading platform
Specialist behaviour labs including data collection lab and observation room

Cafes and roof terrace

Cafe in Maurice Keyworth serving international cuisine all day and coffee bar in Charles Thackrah
We also have a roof terrace, an ideal place to relax or study in good weather