Introducing the SSP Spotlight Series 🎤 Featuring monthly videos that highlight the incredible academic talent from within our School, showcasing their research, knowledge and expertise! A spotlight video will be released on the first Wednesday of every month ➡️ stay tuned

Dr Roxana Barbulescu has co-led a new article which brings together over 60 scholars to warn against the dangers of linking biological invasion to human migration. A powerful example of interdisciplinary collaboration 🤝 Read our press release: essl.leeds.ac.uk/education-so...

Welcome to all new & returning Sociology and Social Policy students! 🎉 It’s Welcome Week, time to connect, explore campus, join events, and get support. Feeling overwhelmed? You’re not alone—reach out, get involved, and make the most of every opportunity! Any tips? Share them in the replies! 💭

Considering studying at Leeds? 🎓 Join us for our Open Days on Saturday 4 and 18 October to learn about your course and get a feel for campus life. You can also explore ⬇ 🏋️‍♀️ The Edge gym and sports centre 📚 Libraries 👥 Leeds University Union 🌐 HELIX, our digital innovation space 🏠 Accommodation

Professor Ruth Holliday's (@ruthholliday.bsky.social) MedSoc Conference 2025 keynote explored medical risk in the gendering surgeries of breast augmentation and orchiectomy.

LSSI becomes LISF🌍 The Leeds Social Science Institute (LSSI) has relaunched as the Leeds Institute for Societal Futures (LISF), marking a new chapter committed to research and societal impact. LSSI has been integral to the SSP research community, and LSFI bids to create many more opportunities

📢 Call for Papers - 23rd IMISCOE Annual Conference Submission Details: 250 word abstract (including: preliminary title, keywords, short bio) Deadline: 22nd September 2025 Submit to: Prof. Ipek Demir ([email protected]) and Dr. Aminath Nisha Zadhy-Cepoglu ([email protected])

We are proud to share that Sociology at the University of Leeds has climbed from 16th to 12th in the latest Daily Mail University Rankings 🎉 The University of Leeds itself has also moved up 7 places to 18th overall 🌟 A reflection of the hard work and dedication at the University of Leeds #Leeds

Check out these opportunities with Leeds Social Sciences Institute @societal.bsky.social 💼

Celebrating Excellence in Social Science 🎉 We are thrilled to share that our Professor Kahryn Hughes has been awarded Fellowship to the Academy of Social Sciences, a testament to her significant contributions to the field of social science.

Dr Miro Griffiths on Disability Politics 🗣️ The Social Market Foundation has published an interview with our Dr Miro Griffiths, exploring disability politics in the UK. Read the full interview: www.smf.co.uk/commentary_p... @cdsleeds.bsky.social #DisabilityRights #SocialPolicy #DisabilityPolitics

Karen Throsby on the Biopedagogies of Sugar We're excited to share that Prof. Karen Throsby is featured in the latest episode of Anna Nguyen's podcast 'Critical Literary Consumption'. In the episode titled "The Many Biopedagogies of Sugar", Karen dives deep into her fascinating research on sugar.

🚨 New Article Alert! Dr Patricio Simonetto (@psimonetto.bsky.social) and co-author Salvador Vidal-Ortiz have published an article entitled 'Lohana Berkins: A Latin American Travesti Theory of the Body'. 🔗 You can access the full article here: doi.org/10.1177/1357... #GenderStudies #LGBTIQ+

SSP's Summer Bookshelf ☀️📖 Bringing you the books that our colleagues recommend or plan to read this summer! Let us know in the comments if you have read any of these books, or which books you plan to read this summer! 🔍 #SummerReading #Sociology

Congratulations to all the A-level and college students receiving their results today!​ 🎉 ​ We look forward to welcoming those of you choosing to join the School of Sociology and Social Policy at the University of Leeds to our vibrant and progressive community. ​ ​

What does Sociology mean in our School? The School of Sociology and Social Policy have a wealth of expertise amongst the academic team.​ Watch this short clip to hear directly from staff and discover what Sociology means, and how it comes to life through teaching🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5Ll...

Thinking of studying Sociology and Social Policy? ​🎓 ​When you choose to study a Sociology and Social Policy degree at the @universityofleeds.bsky.social, you join a vibrant community of students and alumni who are passionate about driving positive change. ​

ESRC IAA FUNDING CALL NOW OPEN Deadline: 3 Sept 2025 Up to £15,000 for researchers at the University of Leeds tackling social science challenges Other Calls: Co Production, Commercialisation and more Full guidance and application available via LSSI website: lssi.leeds.ac.uk/funding-oppo...

Big milestone in citizen-led climate finance! Co-created through research by Prof. Mark Davis (@profmarkdavis.bsky.social), Community Municipal Investments (CMIs)—also known as Local Climate Bonds—have now mobilised £30 million for green projects across the UK.

The University of Leeds has launched 'The Feminist Research Into Violence and Abuse' (FRIVA) network. Colleagues from across the Faculty of Social Sciences are among the FRIVA network members, including Cerys Jones from the School of Sociology and Social Policy. Read about the launch below ⬇️ 🔗

BBC Feature 🚨 Prof. @angharadbeckett.bsky.social recently featured on BBC 'Pick of the World' discussing the attitudes we might have about disability that we may not even be aware of as we grow up 🎙️ You can listen to this by clicking the link: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... (Clip starts at 06:15)

Award Winners! Dr Carly O'Neill-Barrett & Dr Bethany Robertson from the Assessment Matters Team have won the Early-Stage Collaborative Excellence award at the 2025 University of Leeds Teaching Awards! These awards celebrate excellence in teaching at Leeds. Congratulations!📸Carly Left,Bethany Right

Celebrating the Class of 2025 🎓🎉 Earlier this week, we celebrated a truly special occasion - our 2025 graduation ceremony! It was a day filled with pride, joy and reflection Congratulations to our graduates. We wish good luck and blessings to you all. Pictured are some of the 2025 prize winners.

Prof. Mark Davis (@profmarkdavis.bsky.social) and Prof. Lucie Middlemiss have been awarded 'Best Paper' from Energy Research & Social Science 🎉 Their winning paper is entitled 'Developing a relational approach to energy demand: A methodological and conceptual guide'.

Pride Celebrations🌈 Last week, we came together to celebrate Pride 2025 with a day of activities. From film screenings and face painting to bracelet and placard making, the event was filled with creativity, community, and celebration. A huge thank you to those who helped make the day so special.

A milestone for Critical Muslim Studies! This summer the annual Critical Muslim Studies conference was held outside Leeds for the first time. Among the organisers of the 4th International Conference was our Dr Claudia Radiven, Dr Sheheen Kattiparambil, and Professor S. Sayyid.

🎉 Celebrating 20 Years of the BA Social Science Foundation Year 🎉 2025 marks the 20th anniversary of our BA Social Science Foundation Year, so we have reflected on the very special anniversary event that took place earlier this year. Read the full article here: essl.leeds.ac.uk/sociology/ne...

Still time to register! Join Professor Ana Manzano this Thursday for a live webinar. Professor Manzano will examine the topic of bias in qualitative data and realist evaluation, including realist qualitative interviews and focus groups. More info: events.humanitix.com/truth-lies-a... 🔗

Check out this thought-provoking seminar happening on Tuesday 15th July!

From Leeds to Parliament 🏛️🎙️🎓 In June, Dr Ruth Holliday - @ruthholliday.bsky.social visited the Houses of Parliament to give evidence to the Women and Equalities Committee on cosmetic procedures.

📢 Leeds Academics Influencing Policy Dr Roxana Barbulescu was invited to Westminster for the 'Re-Thinking Migration Policy for Inclusive Growth' event. Her talk was entitled 'Temporary Migration Routes: Evidence from seasonal migration and British farming'

Following the announcement of @profmarkdavis.bsky.social as 2025 President of Sociology by the British Science Association, we are pleased to share our latest news article 📰 We had the chance to sit down with Prof. Davis to learn of his past achievements, current initiatives, and future vision 🎙️

🌟 New Article Alert! 🌟 Exciting news from the School of Sociology and Social Policy! Our colleagues are making strides in promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion. Interested in learning more? 📖 ➡️ essl.leeds.ac.uk/sociology/ne...

New Publication 📖 Prof. Ipek Demir has published an article entitled: 'Diaspora Theorizing and the Diasporas of the Middle East' in Avar: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Life and Society in the Ancient Near East. The full article is available to read ➡️ avarjournal.com/avar/article...

Just published: Congratulations to Professor Ana Manzano , who has been instrumental in developing the Department for the Economy NI's first 'Monitoring and Evaluation Strategy'. Read the full strategy here: www.economy-ni.gov.uk/publications...

📢 Associate Prof. Roxana Barbulescu featured on session 9 of the OECD -COLEAD Fruit and Vegetables Industry Series, discussing her research on 'Seasonal migration in edible horticulture'. Listen to the full discussion here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ezw5... - Roxana is featured at roughly 6:10

We are thrilled to share that @profmarkdavis.bsky.social has been named the 2025 President of Sociology by the British Science Association. Mark will give a Presidential Keynote at the British Science Festival, taking place from 10-14 September in Liverpool. More information in the coming months.

Read this article about Authentic Assessment at Leeds, written by @drcarlyb.bsky.social ❗

Insiders or outsiders? 🌍 Congratulations to our Postgraduate Research students for successfully co-organising a @britsoci.bsky.social funded Regional Event at the @universityofleeds.bsky.social. Learn more about this insightful event in this news article below ⬇️ essl.leeds.ac.uk/education-so...

Professor Ipek Demir took her MA students on a Leeds Race and Migration Walk earlier this month 🌳 The walk took students around the University of Leeds campus and Leeds City Centre to places of importance for anti-racist activism and migration. A very insightful and enjoyable experience! 📸

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️As part of #PrideMonth, we’re spotlighting the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Professor of Sociology Paul Johnson, and the work driving progress for LGBTQ+ rights. Read more in Leeds Pride 25: spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/leeds-pride-...

Free webinar listening to youth voices in mental health research: Project CREATE are hosting a 1-hour webinar sharing insights into working with young people, youth mental health and loneliness. The webinar is free & open to all with an interest in this topic: www.tickettailor.com/events/proje...

PGR student presents overseas! Postgraduate Research Student Gill, enlightens us on her trip to present at the prestigious American Education Research Association Conference. Funded by the White Rose Doctoral Training Partnership, and supported by the @cdsleeds.bsky.social

I am extremely happy to share this article that I co-authored with Yuri Fraccaroli. This article is the result of Yuri's visit to the @sspatleeds.bsky.social , supported by the ‪@acls1919.bsky.social‬ Link journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

Take a read of this article to learn about everything that happened at the Sociology and Social Policy 2025 Taught Postgraduate Conference 📌 🎓 essl.leeds.ac.uk/sociology/ne... #MattFrei #Sociology #UniversityOfLeeds

Express your interest to showcase your research at the ESRC Festival of Social Science 2025 - Open to researchers across all disciplines - Funding, support and free public engagement training - Deadline for expression of interest: 30th May - For full details, click the link: bit.ly/3DU5Vnq

Prof. Kim Allen and Dr Lilith Brouwers are part of a research group that have today published three distinct research briefings on student employment. This research is part of the three-year ESRC funded project 'L-earning: rethinking young women's working lives'. essl.leeds.ac.uk/sociology/ne...

Call for papers for the Conference ''Disability within Environments: disability studies perspectives' #disabilitystudies #leeds #universityofleeds

Triumph for us at the Leeds Partnership Awards 2025 🎉 We were victorious across three categories at this years Awards. Please join us in celebrating the success from our School! Read our full article for the details of award winners and shortlist nominees - essl.leeds.ac.uk/sociology/ne...

What Can I Do With A Sociology Degree? Our Alumni Panel held last week was a success! Thank you to our Alumni for sharing career insights, and tips for current students. Thank you to everybody across our School, and the wider University, that helped put this event together.