In an insightful and direct article, decision-making expert Sajid Siraj pinpoints the ever-present motives of nations that may hinder climate action at #COP30 Get the full story ➡️ climate.leeds.ac.uk/leeds-at-cop... COP30 is only a few days away, so stay tuned into our channels for daily updates.

An updated Child of the North report, building upon 2024 evidence, highlights a deepening preschool crisis. The report is part of the #ChildrenFirst campaign which includes the launch of practitioner toolkits to improve outcomes for children.

Our latest Signpost is now live. Catch-up on the latest policy-focused research happening across the University of Leeds as we explore #COP30, the latest briefings from the Child of the North #childrenfirst campaign, plus policy relevant news, events and more. ➡️ medium.com/policy-leeds...

Ahead of #COP30 starting in Belém, Brazil next week, Simon Manda (Professor of Politics of Global Development, University of Leeds), asks what the global climate conference means for the Global South. Read more ➡️ medium.com/policy-leeds...

Join the launch of L-earning: rethinking young women's working lives project's final report to hear how women's early experiences of work shape future inequalities. 12 December, 4pm-7pm, University House, London. www.eventbrite.com/e/report-lau... @katerhardy.bsky.social @sspatleeds.bsky.social

Sign up to the @vp-centre.bsky.social webinar on Responding to domestic abuse: lessons from Manchester and State of Victoria. 9 December, 12 - 1pm. Speakers: Sandra Walklate @liverpooluni.bsky.social, Larissa Engelmann & David Rowlands @lawatleeds.bsky.social www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/responding...

Professor @cathnoakes.bsky.social gave evidence to the UK Covid Inquiry on transmission in schools and the importance of ventilation to control both infections and air pollution exposure. Read transcript and witness statement on the Covid Inquiry website: covid19.public-inquiry.uk/hearings/chi...

A new Child of the North report finds that the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system is facing a worsening crisis that is putting the UK on the brink of national emergency. www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article... @n8research.bsky.social @cfyounglives.bsky.social glives.bsky.social

As Awaab's law takes effect, @douglasbooker.bsky.social and colleague at the Universities of York and Cardiff draw on their recent research to highlight the difficulties that private renters also face in improving indoor #airquality. theconversation.com/who-controls...

To mark #UrbanOctober & #WorldCitiesDay, join us for a virtual panel event with policymakers on strengthening #urbanhealth systems through provider partnerships and collaborations - & how we can move from fragmentation to harmonisation. Register here: tinyurl.com/3tdsk83m @herdintl.bsky.social

The most effective and equitable agroecological approach needs to have many voices represented when shaping agricultural policy and agendas. Researchers need to ensure they include alternative voices, knowledge and experiences 👇 #Agroecology #Agriculture

📖 Leeds Professor Richard Beardsworth states how #COP30 Brazil could help define the next decade of climate governance and argues Belém needs a disciplined package that turns headline ambition into executable policy. 👉 Read the full blog here: policyleeds.medium.com/cop30-in-bel...

👉 'E-cargo bikes can replace car trips and reshape family travel' Study informed by University of Leeds research reveals e-cargo bikes offer practical alternatives to cars and also foster new social norms around family and sustainable travel. Read more: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

❓ How is the University involved in #COP30? Find out in our webinar! University of Leeds staff and students are invited to hear from Leeds delegates about their plans and hopes, and share questions and messages for the team to take to COP. Register now! climate.leeds.ac.uk/events/unive...

➡️ Roadmap for Resilience: A UK Food Plan for 2050 Transforming the UK's food system Join Professor Tim Benton, Co-lead of the AFN Network+ and University of Leeds professor, as he introduces Roadmap for Resilience: A UK Food Plan for 2050.

Analysis from the Child of the North’s #ChildrenFirst campaign highlights the urgent need to tackle health inequalities affecting children in northern communities.

New standards aim to support ‘Formers’ and organisations working in preventing and countering violent extremism (PCVE). Led by Gordon Clubb (University of Leeds), the Involving Formers project has worked to identify and implement standards in PCVE to ensure baseline practices are being followed.

➡️ Foundations for the Future West Yorkshire has launched an early years workforce plan to strengthen childcare across the region - ensuring every child can access high-quality early education and care.

Join us for our upcoming webinar “Policing, climate vulnerabilities and pathways of resilience”, which will explore findings from @dralimalik.bsky.social's (@lawatleeds.bsky.social) and Dr Anna Matczak's (THUAS) projects. 📅 13 November 🕛 12pm-1pm 📍 Online www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/webinar-po...

📈 Nearly 80,000 more children and young people accessed NHS-funded mental health services in the past year. Figures from the Child of the North’s #ChildrenFirst campaign reveal that referrals rose from 749,833 in 2023 to 829,308 in 2024/25 - an 11% increase.

Join Dr Andy Mycock, Chief Policy Fellow of the Yorkshire and Humber Policy Engagement and Research Network, as he explores: “Will the kids be alright? Implementing 'Votes at 16': Politics and Policy” 📆 29 Oct 2025 ⏰ 2–3pm 🌐 Online Register: tinyurl.com/2t4yb2n8

Our latest edition of Signpost is now live, covering all the policy-focused research happening across Leeds. This month we cover: The launch of a new flagship institute, new practitioner toolkits improving outcomes for children, plus events, blogs and more. Read here: medium.com/policy-leeds...

'Covid-19 restrictions caused lasting harms to child development’, Leeds expert tells Covid Inquiry. Report from Prof. Catherine Davies concludes lockdowns intensified attainment gaps between advantaged and disadvantaged groups. Read the full report: covid19.public-inquiry.uk/modules/chil...

We're excited to be attending today's launch event for Leeds Institute for Societal Future, bringing together researchers, professional services staff and external partners.

💥 Today is the day 💥 🎉 Join us at our Leeds Institute for Societal Futures launch event - we want to know what YOU think are the biggest challenges to address in our 4 challenge areas. 🕒 3–5pm | 📍Great Hall, University of Leeds 🎫 Register bit.ly/46dcU54 @universityofleeds.bsky.social

GO-Science has refreshed the Directory of Academic and Policy Exchange Schemes. The comprehensive directory brings together opportunities for knowledge exchange between academia and policy across all career stages. ➡️ www.gov.uk/government/p...

📢 Launched today: Leeds Ambitions sets out the shared goals and priorities where together we can make the biggest difference and improve people's lives in Leeds. Find out more: leedsambitions.co.uk #TeamLeeds

🚀 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