The first Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels conference occurred in April 2026. Professor Richard Beardsworth, principle fellow of the Priestley Centre, reflects on what the conference revealed about the future of climate leadership edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/html5/reader...

Our final newsletter of the 2025/26 academic year is here! In this edition, you'll find: > The full listing of next year's headline theme #Signals > A look back at events from #HealthyBuildings Network and @reimagineageing.bsky.social > Global Crucible funding updates All this and more 👇

Priestley Centre member @amybenno.bsky.social was interviewed by @science.org for this piece on giant trees and drought resilience. An impressive study, but it doesn't overturn previous work: drought responses depend on the forest, the type of drought, & tree traits www.science.org/content/arti...

And if you'd like to join us for next Tuesday's Insight Series, we'll be at the slightly earlier time of 10 - 11am (GMT+1) for presentations from Prof Ed Manley and Prof Jack Holland. Register via Eventbrite 👇

Our June Insight Series saw Prof Ally Walsh and Dr Christopher Hassall explain and explore the concept of 'flickering'. If you'd like to find out how Chris and Ally go from algal blooms to a Xhosa prophetess, take a look at our new blog post on (with recording of the session) 👇

As part of our 10th anniversary celebrations, we recognised four outstanding members of the Priestley community Congratulations to Alex Romero Prieto, Elliott Johnson, Prof Alex Beresford & Dr Ruth Bookbinder for their impactful climate research and collaboration. climate.leeds.ac.uk/news/priestl...

We joined the Healthy Buildings Network for their Showcase yesterday, and it was great to see the breadth of the work they've supported presented through the day. If you would like to learn more about the network, you can visit their website: www.healthybuildingsnetwork.org/index.html

We're hiring! The Centre is looking for a Research and Innovation Development Manager to join our team on a 13-month contract. Advance climate research and innovation by supporting funding applications and building partnerships across academia, policy and industry. jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...

Join the Healthy Buildings Network Leeds and Prof Yuguo Li for an event exploring Airborne Transmission of Respiratory Infections in Indoor Networks. 📆 Monday 6 July 🕑 2 – 3pm (GMT+1) 🗺️ Civil Engineering LT A, University of Leeds Register for your place: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...

What signals do you find in Urban Analytics or Global Security Challenges? Are there similarities between these two, or with the signals found in other disciplines? Join us for our next Insight Series session 📅 Tues 14 July 🕙 10am - 11am (with Coffee Connect session 11am - 12pm) 🌐 Online

Are you an researcher at @universityofleeds.bsky.social with an interest in interdisciplinarity? We have a whole range of events, activities and programmes planned as part of our headline theme for 2026/27 'Signals: Detecting, predicting and responding to uncertainty'

As the Centre turns 10, we continue to reflect on the people and partnerships driving climate action. The Priestley Scholars programme stands out as an example of how investing in people & networks, particularly our students, can shape the future of climate action climate.leeds.ac.uk/priestley-sc...

A final reminder that you have until Friday to register for next Thursday's Healthy Buildings Network showcase event. You can find all the details, and register, here 👇

Thank you to everyone who came along to our Insight Series session this morning, where Dr Christopher Hassall and Prof Aylwyn Walsh shared their thinking on 'flickering' as part of our headline theme 'Signals'.

🦫 Give a dam about flooding reduction? Releasing beavers as part of a trial in the North York Moors has helped to reduce downstream flooding and enhance biodiversity according to new research from the University of Leeds and Priestley Members! Read the story - climate.leeds.ac.uk/news/beavers...

In our May Insight Series session, Dr Curie Scott shared some of the techniques she uses to help researchers communicate across disciplinary boundaries. In this new blog post, you'll find some excellent examples of graphical facilitation Curie uses on a regular basis 👇

Our funding applications are all been assessed by panels from our Interdisciplinary Assessment College, based on the model developed by UKRI for its Cross Research Council Responsive Mode. These panels are all monitored by an observer - but what is an observer, and why is their role so important?

New research is tackling climate risk head-on. A £1.2m UKRI-funded project is developing an early warning system to help insurers respond to flooding, drought & extreme weather, before impacts escalate. 🌍 Learn more: climate.leeds.ac.uk/news/protect... #Climate #Insurance #Resilience #Research

💥 Day 2 of Shape Tomorrow Today is here. After last month’s inspiring collaborations, we’re turning ideas into action - co-designing projects, building partnerships, and tackling real-world challenges. This is where bold ideas start becoming reality. #research #society #partnerships #codesign

There are now only a couple pf places left for next week's Reimagine Ageing two-part event on loneliness and ageing. If you would like to secure your place, you can find the registration link in the thread below 👇

A reminder that there's still time to register for next week's Insight Series session 👇 Our Insight Series sessions are online, free, informal and open to anyone with an interest in interdisciplinary research.

What does it mean to be a “changemaker” — someone who can bridge the gap between abstract potential and concrete impact — in times of uncertainty. In this Insight Series post from earlier this year, Truzaar Dordi shares how the Three Horizons Framework can help you create change with purpose 👇

From its inception, the Priestley Centre has recognised that our world‑leading climate research can inform real-world decision making. Hear from Priestley's Policy Impact Lead Dr Debbie Rosen on how and why the Centre is involved with global climate policy. climate.leeds.ac.uk/connecting-w...

📢The latest Indicators of Global Climate Change report has been published today: doi.org/10.5194/essd... Created by over 70 leading international scientists, this annual update provides key indicators of the state of the climate system and human influence. Read the thread to see key findings 👇 [1/9]

We have now awarded three Global Crucible projects pump-prime funding to start developing their interdisciplinary research ideas. These will look at: * Improving clinical care records * Living with HIV in older age * Using cashew shells to create dental implants Find out more 👇

Today the Priestley Centre co-hosted a side event at SB64 in Bonn. The session focused on perspectives following the Transitioning Aways from Fossil Fuels conference in Santa Marta, exploring how national fossil fuel phase-out roadmaps can reduce climate harm while maximising economic benefit.

Proud to be an EarthScale partner supporting its second cohort of climate tech startups. From biomaterials to decarbonising the built environment, circular economy and energy systems, these innovators are scaling real impact. Congratulations all! Learn more: earthscale.co.uk/earthscale-a...

There's still time to book your place for the Healthy Buildings Network showcase event on Thursday 2 July! For more information, and to register, see the MS Forms link below 👇

How is the UK Government's Food Strategy for England looking one year on? Join us for 'The Good Food Cycle: a bumpy ride? How is the UK Government’s Food Strategy for England looking one year on?' 📆Wed 8 Jul, 12.00-12.40pm BST. 🗣️Dan Crossley, Executive Director, Food Ethics Council 👇

How do you instil psychological safety into your research teams as a PI? Great opportunity to find out more about this important issue from @prosperpostdoc.bsky.social - see post below for details.

AI is transforming how knowledge is produced, but not always who benefits. At the Knowledge Futures Symposium, Tom Campbell & Dibya Roy will explore the future of knowledge production & what it means for equity, trust, and responsibility, aligning with our ethical AI challenge area. societal.ac.uk

Proud to see our students at UNFCCC's (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) #SB64 in Bonn! PhD researcher Prahelika Deka presents a poster today - tackling eco-anxiety through education, dialogue & collective action. She's also leading ACE dialogues with policymakers & youth.

Meet the University of Leeds delegation at #SB64 Bringing research, policy insight & student engagement to global climate talks (June 8–18, 2026), with colleagues contributing both in Bonn and online: climate.leeds.ac.uk/unfcccandcop... Follow along for updates. #ClimateAction #ResearchImpact

Our June Newsletter is now out! Take a look for: > An insight into our upcoming headline theme: Signals > Updates on our events for May (including pictures!) > Opportunities to get involved with our research community All this, and more, in this month's edition 👇

Ever wondered what challenges need to be addressed to shape a more sustainable, fair & resilient food system for all? At the @universityofleeds.bsky.social, our researchers are working on real-world solutions to some of the biggest food system challenges. youtu.be/KmFR8PtcopI?...

There are two weeks until this Reimagine Ageing event on Loneliness and Ageing, but places are very limited now. If this is something you would like to attend, you'll find more details - including how to register - below 👇

Experts from the University of Leeds played a central role in the UK’s latest Climate Change Risk Assessment, with Priestley Chair Professor Jason Lowe OBE leading the Technical Report that underpins national adaptation planning. climate.leeds.ac.uk/news/leeds-r...

Join our next Insight Series session for an introduction to Signals: detecting, predicting & responding to uncertainty 📅 Tues 23 June 🕚 11am - 12pm (GMT+1) 🌐 Online In this webinar, Dr Chris Hassall and Prof Aylwyn Walsh explore 'flickering', and how this can be applied across disciplines 👇

Our Global Crucible pump-prime funding applications have now been assessed, and we'll soon be announcing the successful projects. In the meantime, if you'd like to see the kind of early-stage research ideas this work helps to generate and fund, take a look at last year's projects 👇

Our June Newsletter will be available next week, but in the meantime there's still time to take a look at our May Newsletter 👇

Tackling India’s waste crisis Research led by the Uni of Leeds, in collaboration with partners across India, Hong Kong and the UK, highlights how joined‑up, international approaches are key to solving one of India’s most pressing environmental challenges: waste climate.leeds.ac.uk/news/tacklin...

Following his recent CBE, we’re proud to share that Professor Piers Forster, Director of the Priestley Centre for Climate Futures, has been elected a Fellow of The Royal Society (FRS), one of the highest distinctions for a scientist. climate.leeds.ac.uk/news/profess...

During the event, you'll hear music from traditional Chinese instruments guzheng, erhu, pipa, and zhongruan, and learn a little about the music and culture behind it. A Chinese classical dancer will also perform. Visit the Healthy Buildings Network website for more information 👇

As part of the rich and diverse activities supported by the Healthy Buildings Network Leeds, You are invited to join Sonic Belonging, a traditional Chinese music performance on University of Leeds campus. 📅 Thursday 4 June 🕜 1.30 - 2.30pm 🗺️ Wellbeing Hub Lounge, University of Leeds

We’ve received 97 Climate Launchpad UK applications from 34 cities! Excited to see the strong representation across circular industry, deep tech & emissions reduction. Stay tuned to see which go on to become finalists 🌍 #ClimateInnovation #NetZero #CleanTech

Earlier this year Poppy Leeder led a session on interdisciplinary collaboration with members of @extinctionleeds.bsky.social. Within this, and ahead of our new Headline Theme launching later this year, participants were asked to think about what Signals means for them, and in their discipline.

On Tuesday our Director, Professor Piers Forster, received a CBE from Prince William, Prince of Wales, in recognition of his work to tackle climate change. Congratulations to Piers on this well-deserved honour. A proud moment for the Priestley Centre.

We are delighted to publish the draft programme for the 8th International Conference on Law Enforcement & Public Health, taking place at the @universityofleeds.bsky.social from 6th-9th September 2026. View the programme: virtual.oxfordabstracts.com/event/76070/... @glepha.bsky.social

The recording for yesterday's webinar: 'System complexity social inequality & One Health in southern African food' by Professor Stephen Whitfield is now available on YouTube. youtu.be/LtzTPrQZbiU?... #FoodSecurity #OneHealth #SouthernAfrica #Food #FoodSystems

Join Reimagine Ageing for a two-part event on Loneliness and Ageing, with a fantastic lineup of speakers followed by an interactive workshop. 📅 Wednesday 24 June 🕛 12 - 2pm, and 1.15pm - 3pm (or 12 - 3pm, if you'd like to attend both) 🗺️ University House Booking details for both in the thread👇