Funding available for social science researchers at Leeds through the ESRC IAA to boost collaborations beyond academia. Drive real‑world impact, build partnerships & get projects moving. Read our case studies bit.ly/4atTISz 📨 [email protected] 🔗societal.leeds.ac.uk Next call closes 3/6/26.

Seed Funding Opportunity from Leeds Institute for Societal Futures - to support bold, collaborative projects tackling major societal challenges. Join our upcoming workshops to spark new partnerships, shape ideas, and pitch for support. Full details: bit.ly/4szjqga #SeedFunding #Partnerships

Great panel this week hosted by Kirsty Wark ‘What’s Next? AI, skills and the future of the creative industries.’ Dibya Roy, Module Leader for Navigating AI, Creativity & Cultural Policy on the new MSc AI Ethics & Society, shared insights on AI and human creativity. More info:🔗https://bit.ly/4bj0i0p

The ESRC Postdoctoral Fellowship call for 2026 is open. Apply to hold your Fellowship at the University of Leeds (9 months full-time or 18 months part-time). EOIs due 17:00, 8 April 2026. Full details can be found here:🔗 bit.ly/4764PAj #WRDTP #Leeds #Postdoctoral #Fellowship

We are looking forward to meeting visitors at the University's Masters Discovery Fair on Wednesday! Come and find out more about Leeds Institute for Societal Futures, meet the team and learn about our new AI Ethics & Society MSc! #Masters #AIEthics #Study #Leeds #AI @universityofleeds.bsky.social

Looking forward to Spring Up - 2 weeks of cultural events across the University of Leeds (11–21 March). Dibyadyuti Roy, Module Lead on our AI Ethics and Society MSc, will speak at a sold‑out headline event exploring what AI means for the creative and cultural sectors. #AIandCreativity

Looking for a fully funded PhD that connects your research with real‑world impact? Leeds has three ESRC WRDTP Collaborative Studentships in the ESRC pathway - Security, Conflict & Justice. Application deadline: 11 March 2026. More info: bit.ly/4rpwBiO #PhD #Funding @universityofleeds.bsky.social

Director of Leeds Institute for Societal Futures, Professor Louise Waite, shared expert commentary in The Times on the Anti‑Slavery Collective’s links to Princess Eugenie. Her research drives our challenge area Migration, Mobility & Belonging. Find out more here: bit.ly/4bgRJ5E #research #privilege

@universityofleeds.bsky.social staff – next ESRC Impact Acceleration Account deadline is 4/3/26. Explore our funding streams, with up to £15k available to boost the impact of your research. 🔗 Find out more on our SharePoint site bit.ly/4sAlMvJ 🪙 #Funding 👩‍👦 #Research 💥 #Impact #Accelerate #Change

AI is reshaping everything. The real question is who gets to shape AI? Our new AI Ethics & Society MSc invites future leaders to hold AI to account. Meet us at the University of Leeds Masters Discovery Fair on 11 March. 🔗 bit.ly/4axrc2g #EthicalAI #ResponsibleAI #HigherEducation #Leeds

Soon we'll be announcing dates for our sandpits to shape projects across our four challenge areas. We’re looking for voices from industry, NGOs, local gov and the third sector. Want to be involved? Sign up here👉 bit.ly/42zFpbO #Collaboration #Impact #Innovation #Leeds #Yorkshire #WorkWithUS

Funding available for social science researchers at Leeds through the ESRC IAA to boost collaborations beyond academia. Drive real‑world impact, build partnerships and get projects moving. Read our case studies 👉 bit.ly/4atTISz Next call closes 4 Mar 2026. @universityofleeds.bsky.social #Impact

Leeds awarded 3 funded WRDTP Collaborative Studentships for 26/27 in the Security, Conflict & Justice pathway. • Emergency planning + resilience • Electronic monitoring + probation • Civil resistance + peace processes Apply by 11 March 2026 More🔗 bit.ly/4rpwBiO #Funding #PhD #Research #Leeds

Thinking about a Masters?🎓 Meet Leeds Institute for Societal Futures @ the University of Leeds’ Masters Discovery Fair on 11 March, 10.30–3.30. Discover how PG study can help shape your future. Learn about our new AI Ethics and Society MSc launching Autumn '26: bit.ly/4bj0i0p #Masters #Leeds

Help shape the next phase of Leeds Institute for Societal Futures. Want to collaborate in our development sandpits & workshops? #EthicalAI #HealthInequalities #Migration #Polarisation #AIEthics & more – whether you're internal or external to University of Leeds, let us know! EOI form: bit.ly/4bj9iCB

How can research & real‑world partners spark faster impact? Our recent IAA showcase highlighted collaborations across industry, public sector and communities - all powered by Impact Acceleration Account funding. Want to work with our researchers? bit.ly/49Wa8mp #SocialImpact #KnowledgeExchange

We’re looking forward to Monday’s fully booked Joint Impact Acceleration Account Showcase, celebrating how IAA #funding is helping Leeds researchers drive real‑world impact. Find out more about our funding opportunities bit.ly/4qWpNc7 @openresleeds.bsky.social @universityofleeds.bsky.social

🎓Apply now for ESRC White Rose DTP PhD studentships commencing Oct '26 @universityofleeds.bsky.social 💠Application deadline: 21 Jan 2026 💠Open to UK & international applicants 💠Funding includes fees + stipend 💠Specialist awards available 👉 Further info: bit.ly/471gXBM #Funding #PhD #Studentships

@universityofleeds.bsky.social staff – next ESRC Impact Acceleration Account deadline is 4/3/26. Explore our funding streams, with up to £15k available to boost the impact of your research. 🔗 Find out more on our SharePoint site bit.ly/4sAlMvJ 🪙 Funding | 👩‍👦 Research Impact | 📈 Accelerate Change

Want to shape the future, not just watch it happen? Be the first to hear from us and get updates tailored to what matters most to you. Sign up now and join the movement for change: 🔗https://bit.ly/42zFpbO Because tomorrow isn’t waiting. Neither should you. #SocietalFutures #Leeds #Change

Want to see how research creates real-world impact? Join us at the Joint IAA Showcase @ the University of Leeds. Discover how Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) funding has amplified research projects across the university—turning ideas into action and innovation. Book your place here: bit.ly/3L36z5E

Professors Louise Waite and Hai‑Sui Yu introduce the Leeds Institute for Societal Futures - a bold and collaborative space for tackling society's biggest challenges. Big ideas start here. Watch the vision unfold. www.youtube.com/watch?v=bap9... #SocietalFutures #Leeds

As part of the White Rose Doctoral Training Partnership (WRDTP) all @universityofleeds.bsky.social Postgraduate Researchers in the social sciences can attend WRDTP training & events, irrespective of funding source! Read the latest training & events roundup on SharePoint bit.ly/48XakkO #PGR #Leeds

Thinking about applying for a WRDTP studentship? If so, we strongly encourage you to submit your application for a PhD place at the @universityofleeds.bsky.social by 7 January 2026. This will allow sufficient time to consider your PhD application ahead of the studentship deadline!🧑‍🎓💻🗓️ #funding #PhD

Faculty of Social Sciences scores strong PRES results! 96% positive in Supervision and 92% in Research Skills Development – big gains since the last survey. We’re committed to building on this success and creating an environment where PGRs can thrive. tinyurl.com/bjv2ymda #PRES #SocialSciences

🚨We’re hiring! Join the University of Leeds as a Commercialisation Manager (SHAPE) & help turn social sciences & humanities research into real-world impact. Work with brilliant teams, foster social enterprise culture, & connect ideas to markets. Apply here: bit.ly/3MqoZNZ #jobs #commercialisation

AI is everywhere – but who’s making sure it’s ethical? Launching Sept '26: The new MSc in AI Ethics and Society. Covers real-world challenges. Interdisciplinary learning. Industry collaboration. Shape the future of AI responsibly. 🔗 bit.ly/4oucNJf #AI #Ethics #PG @universityofleeds.bsky.social

🎓Apply now for ESRC White Rose DTP PhD studentships commencing Oct '26 @universityofleeds.bsky.social 💠Application deadline: 21 Jan 2026 💠Open to UK & international applicants 💠Funding includes fees + stipend 💠Specialist awards available 👉 Further info: bit.ly/471gXBM #Funding #PhD #Studentships

🎨 Creativity isn’t a luxury - it’s a lifeline. The final #ChildrenFirst report calls for arts and culture to be embedded in every school, for every child. Because talent is everywhere, but opportunity isn’t. Read the evidence and join the movement. #ChildOfTheNorth #Health #Inequality #Creativity

🚀 Students aren’t just learning AI ethics - they’re shaping it. Our new MSc in AI Ethics and Society is co-created with learners from day one. Find out how pizza sparked pedagogy: bit.ly/4pxTiAp #EthicalAI #SocietalFutures #MastersAtLeeds #FutureLeaders #PostgradLeeds

📢 Online workshop - Intro to AI ethics - for all @universityofleeds.bsky.social staff, developed in collaboration with OD&PL. 🗓️10/12/25 ⏲️14:00-15:30 🔗https://bit.ly/4puTPDj Explore bias, sustainability & cognitive deskilling vs assistance. Taking a practical approach using real-world case studies.

Join our virtual PG Open Day on 29 Nov! bit.ly/48qh4rp Discover why Leeds grads are a top choice for graduate employers. Explore our AI Ethics & Society MSc - challenge-led, interdisciplinary, and open to tech & non-tech backgrounds. Book now: bit.ly/3VTE8J5 #PG #AIEthics #Society #Leeds

LSSI has evolved into Leeds Institute for Societal Futures! At the end of this year, the LSSI website will go offline. Please bookmark our new home: societal.leeds.ac.uk for updates on research, education, and impact. @universityofleeds.bsky.social #Leeds #SocietalFutures #society

📢 ESRC Impact Acceleration Account funding call is open! 🗓️ Deadline: 26 Nov 2025 Explore how our funding streams can boost the impact of your research. 💻 Visit our SharePoint site for guidance, application forms, & inspiring case studies: bit.ly/47HyZt4 #ResearchImpact #Funding #Opportunity

🪥👊 Tooth decay is still the top reason for hospital admissions in 5–9 year olds - and children in the North are hit hardest. Tackling oral health is key to addressing health inequalities. Support the #ChildrenFirst campaign and help drive change. #HealthInequalities #Leeds

🎓Apply now for ESRC White Rose DTP PhD studentships commencing Oct 26 @universityofleeds.bsky.social 💠Application deadline: 21 Jan 2026 💠Open to UK & international applicants 💠Funding includes fees + stipend 💠Specialist awards available 👉 Further info: bit.ly/471gXBM #Funding #PhD #Studentships

🚨Application window extended 🚨 Colleagues from @universityofleeds.bsky.social can now apply for the next Building Impact Momentum programme - helping researchers to define their research impact (impact beyond the academy & not academic impact) & build it into their research projects. Full details👇

Children are growing up in a world shaped by algorithms and data - often without safeguards for their rights or wellbeing. The Child of the North campaign aligns with our Ethical AI and Responsible Digital Societies: tech must serve society, not the other way around. #EthicalAI #DigitalDivide

Colleagues from @universityofleeds.bsky.social can now apply for the next Building Impact Momentum programme - helping researchers to define their research impact (impact beyond the academy and not academic impact) & build it into their research projects. Full details and how to apply below:

🚨The Festival of Social Science is running until 8 Nov. There's a Leeds hosted online event this evening 'Safeguarding Tabletop Gaming Spaces', and 2 #LeedsLightNight installations Wed/Thur evenings - amongst many more @universityofleeds.bsky.social 🏮💡🌟 To find out more visit🔗 bit.ly/3WCWuOK

Division is a choice. How do we choose connection instead? Polarisation is rising, trust is fading. At Leeds Institute for Societal Futures, we’re building a future of open conversation, shared truths, and democratic values. Join us: societal.leeds.ac.uk #Leeds #Polarisation #Trust #SocialCohesion

🚨 Children in the North face a health crisis due to inactivity & inequality🚨 Leeds Institute for Societal Futures backs the #ChildrenFirst campaign calling for urgent change. Read the report and find out more👉 bit.ly/3KVmiTN #ChildOfTheNorth #HealthInequalities #N8 @universityofleeds.bsky.social

🚜🤖 Can AI help feed the world without repeating past mistakes? Martin Parker’s blog explores the ethics of AI in agriculture - and why responsible tech must be co-created, not imposed. A must-read for futures thinkers. #EthicalAI #DigitalSociety #FoodJustice #WorldFoodDay

🚜 Migrant workers feed the nation - but who feeds their rights? This research by Roxana Barbulescu & Bethany Robertson exposes the precarity behind UK food security. Migration must mean dignity, not disposability. #MigrationJustice #Belonging #WorldFoodDay @universityofleeds.bsky.social

🍽️ Food is a health issue. On #WorldFoodDay we call out the injustice of food insecurity and its impact on health. Everyone deserves access to nutritious, affordable food. Tackling this is key to addressing health inequalities. #FoodJustice #SocietalFutures #RightToFood 👇

Researchers, methods enthusiasts, check out our programme of events on #ResearchMethods for this academic year! Find more here: socialresearchmethods.leeds.ac.uk/events/

🎉Leeds is joining the Festival of Social Science - a UK-wide celebration of research about people & society!🧑‍🔧👩‍⚕️👷‍♀️🧑‍🍼 Explore “Our Working Lives” and other topics through 300+ free events, incl. 7 in Leeds & 2 Light Night installations.🏮 🗓️18 Oct - 8 Nov 🔗 bit.ly/3WCWuOK #ESRCFestival #events #Society

🎓 Apply now for ESRC White Rose DTP PhD studentships commencing Oct 26 @universityofleeds.bsky.social Application deadline: 21 Jan 2026 Open to UK & international applicants. Funding includes fees + stipend. Specialist awards available. 👉 Further info: bit.ly/471gXBM #Funding #PhD #Studentships

🫵 We believe that engaging everyone in research is the best way to make a difference. We want to hear what YOU think is the most urgent problem we need to fix. Click the link to add your thoughts to our online boards - one for each challenge area bit.ly/48PW6Um #GetInvolved #society #collaborate

🚨 New MSc: AI Ethics & Society 🤖💻AI is reshaping our world - but who decides how it's used? 📲Tackle real-world challenges & develop expertise in ethical, responsible AI. Designed for thinkers, changemakers & tech-aware professionals. Apply now for Oct 2026 start👉 bit.ly/3VTE8J5 #ethicalAI #MSc