This is your opportunity to contribute an innovative idea, or ideas, that could shape the future of the Library. We want to hear from you, whether you have a digital solution, a wellbeing initiative or a proposal that makes the Library more inclusive, accessible or inspiring.
The competition will be open for entries to all current University of Leeds students – undergraduate and postgraduate. You can enter individually or as a team of up to three people. The competition will close on Sunday 23 November.
The winner(s) will receive a £1,000 prize and the title of Student Innovation Champion(s). The second place idea will receive £500 and third place will receive £250. All prizes will be awarded in vouchers.
Entries will be shortlisted by a panel of Library representatives.
Shortlisted finalists will benefit from tailored mentoring support to develop their ideas and presentation skills.
In March 2026, the shortlisted finalists will present their developed ideas to the judging panel at a live event. The judges will vote to select a winning idea.
Read the competition information for everything you need to know.
