School of Computing and Creative Industries

Empowering Minds, Transforming Futures – Computing and Creativity for Good
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Welcome to the School of Computing and Creative Industries

About us

The School of Computing and Creative Industries is a vibrant, multidisciplinary hub where technology, creativity, and communication converge. We bring together expertise in Computing, English and Creative Writing, Journalism, Media, Photography, Film, Digital Media Production, and Games Design.

Each subject area is taught as a distinct discipline, giving students the opportunity to develop deep expertise. Together, these programmes create the ethos of the School: a community that values innovation, ethical responsibility, and creative expression.

Our mission: Computing and Creativity for Good

We are committed to advancing knowledge and practice across both computing and the creative industries. While the subjects are taught independently, our shared mission is to foster work that is imaginative, socially responsible, and transformative.

Ethics and social responsibility

Across all programmes, we embed a commitment to ethics, inclusivity, and impact. Students are encouraged to think critically and act responsibly, whether they are building digital solutions, producing creative works, or shaping public debate.

Why this combination matters

While our subjects are taught separately, the School’s ethos reflects the dynamic intersections between them. By uniting computing with the creative industries, we prepare graduates to succeed in diverse and evolving career pathways, from software development and digital innovation to journalism, cultural production, and the media industries.

Our achievements

Leeds Trinity is ranked 1st in the UK for Journalism, for the second year running

The Guardian University Guide 2026 

Computer Science is ranked 11th in the UK for student satisfaction

The Complete University Guide 2026 – student satisfaction subject league table, released June 2025

Leeds Trinity University is ranked 8th in the UK for Communication and Media Studies Teaching quality

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026, Communication and Media Studies teaching quality subject league table

7th in the UK for student satisfaction

English Subject League table, The Complete University Guide 2026

Discover our courses

Explore a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses at the School of Computing and Creative Industries.

Our courses
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Academic spotlight

Our Academic spotlights shine a light on the people, research, and ideas making an impact across our academic community.

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Dr Liza Dracup Shortlisted for the 2026 Aesthetica Art Prize

An internationally recognised achievement celebrating contemporary photographic practice. Liza’s shortlisted work will be exhibited at York Art Gallery from July–November 2026, alongside leading artists from around the world.

 

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Head of School, Dr Nicky Danino elected BCS Trustee

Dr Nicky Danino's appointment strengthens the University’s connections with industry and the wider profession, helping ensure students benefit from high-quality, future-focused programmes that prepare them for successful careers in a rapidly evolving digital sector.

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Partnerships and industry engagement

Creative Industries Partnerships 

At the School of Computing and Creative Industries, our students benefit from real-world experience through live projects and partnerships with leading organisations across the creative and digital sectors. 

From your very first day, you’ll be working on challenge-led projects with access to professional facilities and industry insight. Our collaborations with major media organisations—including the BBC, ITV, and Sky—give you the opportunity to gain practical experience that sets you apart in today’s competitive job market. 

  • You’ll also engage with a wide range of creative and digital organisations, including: 
  • Production companies such as True North, Daisybeck Studios, and True Vision 
  • Cultural and public sector partners like Deershed Festival, Bradford 2025, and the Science and Media Museum 
  • Investigative and health-focused organisations including the Bureau for Investigative Journalism, NHS (Born in Bradford) 

These partnerships are embedded into your degree experience, helping you build a professional network, develop your portfolio, and graduate with the confidence and skills to thrive in the creative industries. 

Partner with us

Want to partner with us? Contact Nicky Danino, Head of the School of Computing and Creative Industries, to find out more n.danino@leedstrinity.ac.uk.

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Alumni, Digital and Screen Media

20/03/2026

Alumni recognised for documentary camerawork at prestigious Royal Television Society Student Awards

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Alumni, Journalism

15/12/2025

Journalism alumna wins prestigious history writing prize for book on transatlantic slave trade

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Journalism

25/11/2025

Student wins ‘Best Radio News Report’ prize for Bradford City stadium fire commemoration

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Digital and Screen Media

19/11/2025

Hands-on learning at Leeds Trinity propels Film student to double award success

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Meet our alumni

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Niall Grant-Rowlands - Freelance writer, Editorial Trainee, Researcher

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Blessing Olufemi - MI Analyst

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Charlie Russell - Specialist, F1 Communications, McLaren

Alumni photo of Computer Science student, Alzira Smyth.

Alzira Smythe, MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence student

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Harpreet Kaur - Award Winning Radio Presenter, BBC Asian Network and TV Host

Research within the School of Computing and Creative Industries

Our research community encompasses our staff, postgraduate researchers, students and partners

Together we're focused on advancing knowledge to make a positive contribution to people, planet and society.

We focus on all types of research and strive to support collaboration, interdisciplinarity and impact on policy, practice, behaviour and understanding of the world around us. 

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ICURe Discover Success 

Leeds Trinity University has successfully progressed from the ICURe Discover programme to the next stage, ICURe Explore, for a HealthTech innovation project supported by Innovate UK. This marks the first time LTU has taken part in the programme, which helps universities translate research into real-world impact. 

Through the SURfACE strand, designed to support post-92 institutions, the project has undergone intensive market validation and commercial development. Progressing to the Explore stage reflects strong national recognition of the innovation’s potential. 

This milestone highlights LTU’s growing research culture and its commitment to developing solutions that address real societal challenges. Students benefit directly from being part of an institution actively engaged in innovation, entrepreneurship and industry collaboration, with opportunities to contribute to applied research and future commercial ventures in areas such as HealthTech and AI. 

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