The White Rose University Consortium is a strategic partnership between the universities of Leeds, Sheffield, and York. We collaborate with institutional, regional, and national partners to drive positive change and create sustained impact across our partner universities.

Established in 1997, the Consortium has launched various initiatives, including bottom-up research collaborations, doctoral training programmes, and library partnerships, collectively securing over £210 million in external investment.

Our mission is to empower individuals from all backgrounds to thrive within our institutions. We support our professional services colleagues and researchers, from postgraduate researchers to academics, by providing career development activities, fostering vibrant networks, championing cultural change and leading impactful projects.