Who we are
Rooted in collaboration, the White Rose University Consortium is a strategic partnership between the Universities of Leeds, Sheffield, and York, and the only university consortium in the country focused entirely on people development.
Since 1997, we have pooled the collective strength of our three institutions to go further than any one could alone.
We unite around one shared commitment: putting our people first.
We support researchers and professional services colleagues at every career stage, from postgraduate researchers to senior academics, by providing career development initiatives, networks, resources, and tailored support.
Through targeted, inclusive initiatives, we champion cultural change, build belonging, and widen opportunity for underrepresented and marginalised groups.
By harnessing the strength of our partner universities, we deliver practical, high-value support that complements institutional offerings, anchoring talent across our region and establishing White Rose as a sector leader in collaborative people development.
Who we aren't
The Consortium is proud to be part of an ecosystem of collaborative initiatives across our region. While we are a distinct entity with our own operational focus, we share a common spirit of cooperation with several other White Rose organisations.
Our history is closely linked with these partners, and we continue to value the strong professional and strategic ties that connect us.
White Rose Libraries
We maintain a particularly close and active partnership with White Rose Libraries. Together, we work within the broader collaborative framework of the White Rose University Consortium to integrate resources across the Universities of Leeds, Sheffield, and York, ensuring a unified approach to academic excellence and inclusivity.
We have worked closely with White Rose DTPs over the years. As they evolve and welcome new partners, we are now operating independently of the network.
White Rose BBSRC Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP)
The White Rose BBSRC DTP in Mechanistic Biology brings together the research of the world-class molecular and cellular bioscience centres at the White Rose universities of Leeds, Sheffield and York. Although the Consortium transitioned away from direct operational involvement with the DTP in recent years, we continue to celebrate their success as a key part of our wider institutional family.
White Rose College of the Arts & Humanities (WRoCAH)
WRoCAH delivers a premier internationalised doctoral training programme. While WRoCAH operates its funding and training independently of the Consortium, we remain strategically aligned and our leadership continues to support WRoCAH through active representation on its Board.
White Rose ESRC Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP)
The White Rose ESRC DTP is a collaboration across seven North of England universities. While the DTP manages its social sciences doctoral training independently, we value the shared history and the ongoing academic community fostered by our mutual university partners.
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