🚀 An innovative digital platform set to transform how we understand and shape our urban environment will launch at Leeds Digital Festival. Sensing Leeds uses a new, open access web-portal to bring together data from over 100 sensors across the Leeds city area integrating data from universities

Join us - launch event of Leeds Institute for Societal Futures. Bringing key stakeholders together to find solutions to some of society's most urgent challenges. 🗓️29/9/25, 3-5pm 📍University of Leeds 🔗Register bit.ly/46dcU54 #Leeds #InstituteForSocietalFutures #LISF @universityofleeds.bsky.social

🌍 Join the discussion 🌍 Truth in Transition: Universities and the Climate-Policy Interface will explore how we can shape a global perspective on the evolving relationship between academia and climate policy. 📅 Thursday 25/09 🔗 tinyurl.com/muu3syvz #ClimateAction #ClimatePolicy #Universities

🌳 The Safer Parks: Stand Up Against Street Harassment campaign launches today - helping to make our parks safer, more inclusive spaces for all. The campaign is informed by University of Leeds research - in partnership with Keep Britain Tidy and the Suzy Lamplugh Trust. 👉 tinyurl.com/3u99fsmb

Clearly communicating risks due to the changing climate is critical to inform policy. This week, a Workshop on the Psychology of Climate Risk Communication was held at the University of Leeds.

Society needs to change - let's change it together #Leeds #InstituteForSocietalFutures #UniversityOfLeeds #LISF #HealthInequality

🎙️The latest 'How to Fix' podcast from our colleagues at the University of Leeds explores how we can make sure every child has the best start in life.

📢 New research by the Child of the North explores the impact across a child’s life of being ‘not ready’ to start school. The analysis reveals 32.3% of reception class children are entering school without the necessary skills to succeed.

Do you want to play a leading role in connecting world-leading research and education with societal challenges? The Leeds Institute for Societal Futures is hiring, with two new fantastic roles for our University of Leeds colleagues. 👇

Research has found legislation to restrict supermarket sales of foods high in fat, sugar or salt (HFSS) has led to around 2 million fewer HFSS items sold per day in England. The research team have put forward 8 recommendations to policymakers based on the results. www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...

There is still time to respond to the Leeds Local Plan consultation before it closes on 15 September. Read our blog on the importance of evidence to inform planning so that places work for people and planet: medium.com/policy-leeds... Respond to the consultation using the link in the post below.

Applications for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs R&D Fellowship Programme for 2026/2027 are now open. Full details about the programme and how to apply can be found at: defrajobs.co.uk/roles/resear... Deadline 16 September 23:55.

Cuckooing is where a criminal takes over a vulnerable person's home and uses it as a base for criminal activity. A new Virtual Reality video is now freely available to train front line staff to spot the warning signs so they can sound the alert. Find it here: essl.leeds.ac.uk/law-research...

Read insights from our expert panel session in July on how we can plan for great places to live that also take into consideration the many pressures from crises in cost-of-living, health, energy and environment. And how research evidence can help with this. medium.com/policy-leeds...

Our Guide on Youth Engagement for parliaments is now available to download - focuses on idea of 'meaningful engagement', avoiding tokenistic and/or elitist engagement, to nurture real opportunities for engagement: www.idea.int/publications...

Find out more about research from across the University of Leeds that has been informing policy in this series of case studies and short videos celebrating the winners of our Research Impact & Engagement Awards last year. Congratulations to all involved. researchatleeds.leeds.ac.uk/celebrating-...

HIGHLIGHT: The 22 projects funded through our Communities Innovating Yorkshire (CIY) Fund have been announced 📣 💰 Check out our project is progress, upcoming regional events, and policy updates relating to our YPIP themes - buff.ly/WhwHHfj Sign up to our newsletter mailing list - buff.ly/IZZtzcY

Our top blog in July: ‘How UK wholesale markets are changing while keeping tradition’ by Chris Terry @cjaterry.bsky.social & Sara Gonzalez @sgonzalezsara.bsky.social. These researchers have been exploring the role of wholesale markets in the UK. 👇

Friday afternoon read: Insightful blog by Ben Hepworth at the Ministry of Justice on why understanding the different roles that go into policy making is important. transforming-evidence.org/blog/p-is-fo...

The Department for Transport and Food Standards Agency are recruiting for new Chief Scientific Advisors, deadlines 5 and 7 September respectively. Apply for DfT CSA www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi... Apply for FSA CSA www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/index.cg...

📢 It's that time! This month's @policyleeds.bsky.social signpost includes our very own @anzapp.bsky.social's upcoming webinar: 'Role of food quality labels in global sustainability and rural development' 🗓️ 17 September ⏰ 12–12:40pm 📍 Online Read more and register here 👇 tinyurl.com/zcankk7j

Policy relevant research and news from across @universityofleeds.bsky.social in our August signpost. Covering: new #transport partnership, guides for Parliamentary #CitizenEngagement, @y-pern.bsky.social impact report, plus #ClimateAction, #HealthInequalities, and more. medium.com/policy-leeds...

Website refresh alert! Check out our updated website to find out how Policy Leeds can help you. Policy professionals and researchers can find out what we do, how we can work with you, current partners and projects, and resources such as blogs, briefs and case studies. www.leeds.ac.uk/policy-leeds

Join us Wed 17 Sept, 12.00–12.40pm. Hear Dr @anzapp.bsky.social on: 'Role of food quality labels in global sustainability & rural development'. We’ll explore trends in food quality labels, especially Geographical Indications—trademarks protecting products tied to regions like cheeses & wines. 👇

A great blog by Andrew Wood @yhclimate.bsky.social reflecting on how cultural touch points can open climate conversations. Also read their new policy brief on Strengthening Fair and Inclusive Climate Action in Yorkshire and the Humber at: yorksandhumberclimate.org.uk/fair-and-inc...

📣 Exciting funding opportunities for University of Leeds colleagues! Applications are open for 2025/26 Research England Policy Support Fund and Participatory Research Fund projects. Key dates - 📅 Application deadline: 5pm, 5 Sept 2025 📅 Award start: 1 Oct 2025 📅 Funds spent by: 31 July 2026 🧵

It's been one month since the soft launch of the Yorkshire Engagement Portal (YEP) buff.ly/ek14WZQ The team are continuing to work with the stakeholders across the region to explore the possibilities of YEP🤩 Check out our blog on YEP and the launch event - buff.ly/RFD1ZGj

📘Building capacity, delivering impact: The use of the Policy Support Fund (PSF) in universities A new UPEN report showcases how Leeds has leveraged the PSF to grow and strengthen regional collaborations. 🔗 See pages 24–25: upen.ac.uk/resources/bu...

👩‍🔧 👷‍♂️ What do UK workers think will support a fair and just transition to a net zero future? A new report from our Climate Evidence Unit synthesises extensive research from @ceric-lubs.bsky.social that gathered insight from UK workers and trade unions. youtu.be/iNDdkBV0IYQ

📣 Exciting funding opportunities for University of Leeds colleagues! Applications are open for 2025/26 Research England Policy Support Fund and Participatory Research Fund projects. Key dates - 📅 Application deadline: 5pm, 5 Sept 2025 📅 Award start: 1 Oct 2025 📅 Funds spent by: 31 July 2026 🧵

Dr Ruth Wade has contributed to a UK Parliament POSTnote on regenerative agriculture. Ruth was invited to contribute to a UK Parliament POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) expert session informing the latest POSTnote on regenerative agriculture. 👇

In the face of climate change, what would a well-adapted UK look like? 🏘️ 🌾 💧 Hear from Professor Suraje Dessai as he joins @kathryn-brown.bsky.social and @jrbarrett.bsky.social on our Climate Evidence to Action podcast. 🎧 Listen now: climateevidenceunit.podbean.com/e/what-the-u...

📢 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'

How can #SocialHousing be reimagined in #Manchester? Stuart Hodkinson shares work with Manchester Social Housing Commission — gathering evidence for practical, sustainable and affordable housing reform. Funded by the ESRC IAA. @lssi.bsky.social @envleeds.bsky.social youtu.be/x6W1Awtl0us

Blinked and missed the last month? We have your back. Find out all the recent news, plus upcoming events in our July Signpost. This month includes new data tools for cultural and regional vitality, #climateaction articles and podcasts, resources and training. medium.com/policy-leeds...

How are Leeds researchers tackling policy challenges? In the lead-up to our #UoLPolicyProjects25 event on 7 July, we’re sharing a video series that spotlights recent projects— all working toward real-world policy influence. 🔗 See the full playlist: youtube.com/playlist?lis... 🧵 below 👇

🎉 Our Y-PERN Impact Report is now live! 🎉 After 3 years of bridging academia and policy across #YorkshireAndHumber, we're proud to share our Impact Report: lnkd.in/ee5Rq-S5 Special thanks to all our university and policy partners who made this possible! 🤝 #YorkshireResearch #PolicyImpact

Expert alert! 📣 @marietidball.bsky.social strongly recommends that our Prof Anna Lawson @lsjleeds.bsky.social is brought in as a #disabled expert on equality and employment law, to support the Govt. review of Personal Independence Payments #PIP. tinyurl.com/v9dtt4vx @ips-leeds.bsky.social

Don't miss out, register today to attend the climate Scenarios Forum 2025. 10 themes: health; ecosystems & biodiversity; cities; equity & justice; energy transition; interconnected response pathways; working across scales; climate scenario framework; tools, methods & practice; and earth systems.

🎓 Funded PhD alert! Explore how anchor institutions shape economic resilience in Leeds. ESRC White Rose DTP studentship in Geography, in collaboration with Leeds City Council. Apply by 7 July 2025. Details here👉 bit.ly/45GkZAj #PhD #Leeds #EconomicResilience #ESRC

🎧 New on the Climate Evidence to Action podcast: Are emissions targets still effective? Do we need more of them? Professor @jrbarrett.bsky.social, Sam Betts-Davies & Professor @bankfieldbecky.bsky.social unpack the evidence. Listen now → climateevidenceunit.podbean.com/e/could-more...

Congratulations to Stuart Mills, Leeds University Business School, for his recent appointment as a @lpiphub.bsky.social place fellow. He joins a group of exceptional individuals with a wealth of experience to drive local policy innovation across the UK. Read more blog.bham.ac.uk/lpip/2025/06...

Big congratulations to @paolosandro.bsky.social on securing joint funding with the University of Hamburg‪ @uni-hamburg.de for the EX-CONST project! 🎉 This exciting research explores the role of extra-legal norms. Read more below! tinyurl.com/ydm7wsz3 #LawSky @lsjleeds.bsky.social #AcademicSky

"Play is not a luxury, it’s a necessity,” - says Dr Mike Wragg, Senior Lecturer and Researcher on the BA (Hons) Childhood Development and Playwork course here at LBU. #LBUResearch #play #AcademicSky

💭 How can cities help children thrive? Start with play. Our latest blog reflects on a recent event with the Inclusive Playscape team, exploring how to design streets, parks & public spaces with and for children. As playful cities = healthier, happier cities. 👉 medium.com/policy-leeds...

🏭 methane is the second largest contributor to human-induced climate change. Professor @janselby.bsky.social has been awarded funding for a 5-year research study that aims to have transformative impacts on global methane and climate policies & practices. Read more: www.leeds.ac.uk/main-index/n...

As part of their current project of reform, we are excited to be hosting one of the Law Commission’s public consultation event on New Funerary Methods Date: Wednesday 16 July 2025 Time: 14:30 – 16:00 Free tickets can be secured here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1401415093...

📢 New case study from UPEN explores Dr. Abi Rowson’s work with @leedscitycouncil.bsky.social to pilot a new tool for academic-policy #collaboration. The ‘Areas of Research Interest (ARI)’ mechanism helps researchers and council officers tackle city #policy #challenges together. (1/3)

📢 Big boost for evidence-based policymaking! UPEN has secured £5M to expand its work as a knowledge broker for research & policy, with the University of Leeds co-leading the new 'Place' programme. More info 👉 www.leeds.ac.uk/main-index/n... #PolicyEngagement #ResearchEvidence

📣The latest Policy Leeds signpost is here! It features research from across the University on #policing, decarbonising #transport, #student jobs, local #regeneration & more, plus events too. Discover the latest: medium.com/policy-leeds...