Are you interested in the microbiome and its relationship to the health of our indoor spaces? Join members of the Healthy Buildings Network for a one-day, in-person event at @universityofleeds.bsky.social next Tuesday. To register, and for more information, please visit this MS Form 👇

How can we protect Venice from rising sea levels? Research involving Priestley members explores long-term strategies needed to safeguard this iconic & vulnerable city. From strengthening existing flood barriers to more radical approaches like relocating the city ⬇️ climate.leeds.ac.uk/news/researc...

Join our June webinar: Wed 17 June, 12.00-12.40pm BST. 'Sustainable edible and active food packaging' by Prof Megan Povey is not to be missed. Find out more and register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sustainabl... Free and open to all. Registration required.

💥Proud moment - congratulations to Professors Louise Waite & Briony Thomas on becoming inaugural Civic Exchange Fellows - recognising their leadership in uniting research, communities & policy to tackle shared challenges. Learn more: bit.ly/42ZPPBn #CivicEngagement #policy #Leeds

A reminder that this session is in one week's time! We've had a lot of interest in Dr Curie Scott's session, but there are still places if you'd like to join us. Details below 👇

Attend tomorrow's panel event on the future of global climate governance With COP30, emissions rising, shifting geopolitical dynamics, & recent discussions at the Santa Marta conference, the need to bring climate science & policy together has never been clearer. forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...

The Priestley Centre’s Climate Evidence Unit (CEU) has supported a major submission to the UK Parliament’s Environmental Audit Committee inquiry on air pollution in England. Read the key findings here. climate.leeds.ac.uk/our-work/cli...

Our Interdisciplinary Assessment College (IAC) will soon convene to assess funding applications from Global Crucible and Horizons Platform. But what is the IAC, what do they do, and why do we have them assess our funding and programme applications? Read more in @laurenwray.bsky.social's blog 👇

Join us on Wed 20 May, 12.00-12.40pm (BST) to hear from Prof Stephen Whitfield on 'System Complexity, Social Inequality and One Health Consequences in Neo-Liberal Food Systems Transformations in Southern Africa'. 👇

Our spring newsletter is now available: sway.cloud.microsoft/CS5965UkOuHr... Read on for updates on: - Our recent conference - Farm updates - Research project updates and much more!

🚀 Innovation for a decisive decade Chelsea Boothroyd, Deputy Director for Innovation & Engagement, explores how innovation is more than new ideas; it’s about connecting people, scaling solutions, and accelerating action. climate.leeds.ac.uk/innovation-f...

Our newsletter is now out! Take a look at some of the highlights over the past month, as well as opportunities for you to get involved with our work - and the work of our research community - over the coming months 👇

Yesterday, Piers Forster presented Defining National Fossil Fuel Phase Out Roadmaps: A Colombian Case Study at a side event at TAFF Santa Marta, Colombia. Key to the roadmap was the work of Priestley researchers Elliott Johnson and Alejandro Romero Prieto. Learn Elliott's thoughts on the conference.

Yesterday, Piers Forster presented Defining National Fossil Fuel Phase Out Roadmaps: A Colombian Case Study at a side event at TAFF in Santa Marta. Key to the roadmap was the work of Priestley researchers Elliott Johnson and Alejandro Romero Prieto. Here's Alejandro's thoughts on the conference.

The Healthy Buildings Network have been developing their interdisciplinary community for more than a year now, and will be bringing together researchers, research professionals and cross-sectoral partners for an interdisciplinary showcase event this July. Book your place via MS Forms👇

It's day 5 of the Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels Conference in Colombia. Today at 10–11, Colombia Time, Priestley will host a side event on the Fossil Fuel Phase Out Roadmap followed by a discussion. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-roadmap-...

There's still time to book your place for the @reimagineageing.bsky.social in-person seminar on Neurodiversity in Older Adults, on campus at @universityofleeds.bsky.social 📅 Thursday 21 May 🕛 12 noon - 4pm 🗺️ University House, University of Leeds Book your place via Eventbrite 👇

What happens when people from different disciplines try to think together, but lack shared language or assumptions? Join Dr Curie Scott (PhD, MBBS) for our May Insight Series session on Drawing-As-Thinking 📅 Monday 18 May 🕚 11am - 12pm (GMT+1) 🌐 Online 👋 Open to all Book your place 👇

At the Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels Conference, Prof Piers Forster launched a draft national roadmap for fossil fuel phase-out: a Colombia-based, collaborative and science-led case study, demonstrating how roadmaps can support a just transition www.youtube.com/watch?v=Txuu...

We're excited to announce that Priestley Centre Director, Piers Forster, is speaking at the Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels Conference in Colombia. 18:00 Colombia time today, he’ll present the draft national roadmap for fossil fuel phase-out in Colombia. #TAFF #ClimateScience #EnergyTransition

🤖 AI is only as ethical as the humans behind it. AI isn’t just technical - it’s ethical, political and deeply human. Our new MSc in AI, Ethics and Society at Leeds Institute for Societal Futures tackles bias, labour, accountability and global inequality in AI. Shape AI responsibly: bit.ly/4cKniUZ

If you get a chance, read this piece from @reimagineageing.bsky.social on the serendipitous meeting between two people from very different disciplines - and how this sparked a project helping patients better understand and communicate their experience of pain 👇

And if you'd like to attend next month's Insight Series, Dr Curie Scott (PhD, MBBS) will explore 'drawing as thinking' as a practical way of working at disciplinary boundaries. 📅 Tues 18 May 🕚 11am - 12pm (GMT+1) 🌐 Online 👋 Open to all Book your place via Eventbrite 👇

Thank you to everyone who came along to our Insight Series session, particularly speaker Ulrike Kuchner and everyone who offered thoughts and posed questions. If you missed the session but would like to learn more, we'll shortly be sharing a short summary and recording on our Medium blog.

Restoring nature at scale while supporting farming livelihoods is a critical challenge. Research led by Priestley member Dominick Spracklen sets out a twenty year plan to restore ecosystems in the Lake District, while securing a viable future for fell farming 👉 climate.leeds.ac.uk/news/twenty-...

This week, our team were in Belfast at the start of the week to deliver an engaging and energising Crucible for @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social (pictures below!) If you'd like to find out how we can help develop your institution's interdisciplinary capacity, visit: www.leeds.ac.uk/horizons-ins...

We have a new Insight Series session tomorrow (11am - 12pm GMT+1, online), but what is the series and who can join? Insight Series is a monthly online seminar where interdisciplinary researchers and leaders share their experiences and thoughts on a particular aspect of interdisciplinarity.

Congratulations to our Principal Fellow and Professor of Climate Change Adaptation in the Sustainability Research Institute at the University of Leeds, Suraje Dessai, who has been elected as one of the Vice-Chairs of the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change 👏

We're looking to include a new newsletter section highlighting updates from our research community! So, if you're someone who is working, or has worked, with us and would like us to share your news, please message us on here or email the team at [email protected]

The Priestley Centre, Nexus, and the University of Leeds innovation community have joined forces as the UK partners for ClimateLaunchpad! The programme is a core part of the entrepreneurship offerings from Climate KIC, Europe’s leading climate innovation agency. growthyorkshire.co.uk/leeds-become...

"We’re not trying to predict what the future may look like. It’s a vision of what we want, something that we actively want to create." - Truzaar Dordi Read more from last month's Insight Series session 👇

COP30 exposed the political and economic constraints at the heart of fossil fuel phaseout. Countries agree fossil fuels must decline, but not on how, when or who moves first. The upcoming Santa Marta Conference (April 2026) aims to address this. Here's what must happen 👉 youtu.be/k_D0u300Qhs?...

Inspiring participation in SHAPE and STEAM starts in the community. 🌍🖌️🤖 ✂️ By bringing arts and engineering into spaces like Brownies groups, Briony Thomas is sparking curiosity, building confidence and widening access for young people beyond the university. 👉 bit.ly/4vuVtsc #Community #Impact

Join us for our next Insight Series session, where Ulrike Kuchner will explore how interdisciplinary collaboration can generate transformation knowledge and create new possibilities for change. 📅 Tues 21 April 🕚 11am - 12 noon (GMT+1) 🌐 Online 👋 Open to all Book your place via Eventbrite 👇

join the @reimagineageing.bsky.social for an in-person seminar on Neurodiversity in Older Adults, on campus at @universityofleeds.bsky.social 📅 Thursday 21 May 🕛 12 noon - 4pm 🗺️ University House, University of Leeds Book your place via Eventbrite 👇

We’re with members of @extinctionleeds.bsky.social today talking interdisciplinary methods and career trajectories

🎉 The Priestley Centre turns 10! We asked Head of Centre Shona Smith 15 questions about the Centre’s milestones, surprises, and goals for the next decade. Read the full interview 👉 climate.leeds.ac.uk/15-questions...

Over the last month we've announced our new Headline Theme, celebrated our fourth anniversary, and published our annual report - it's been a busy March! You can read more on this, as well as finding a whole range of upcoming events from our research community, in our April newsletter 👇

We recently held a conference for postgraduate researchers (PGRs) from across UK institutions to share knowledge on sustainable food systems and build connections across disciplines. 👇

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

Join the Reimagine Ageing Network for an in-person seminar on Neurodiversity in Older Adults. 📅 Thursday 21 May 🕛 12 noon to 4pm 🗺️ University House, University of Leeds For more information and to book your place, please visit our Eventbrite listing 👇

Read all about our 'Books in Conversation' event, a session where we explored two newly released works that challenge conventional thinking on climate action and development. We heard from the books' authors Professor Lucie Middlemiss and Dr Peter Sutoris 👉 climate.leeds.ac.uk/books-in-con...

In episode 7 of our podcast, 'Edges of Exinction' @jdroberts.bsky.social talks to @sicilyfiennes.bsky.social about the complex and ambiguous 'wicked problem' of bird trade in Indonesia, and how to create just outcomes for humans and birds alike extinctionstudiesleeds.podbean.com/e/edges-of-e...

We've just celebrated our fourth anniversary! It's been great to see our research community grow and develop throughout these four years, and have some big plans for the next couple of years. If you'd like to find out more, take a look at @stuarttaberner.bsky.social's recent blog post 👇

10 years of the Priestley Centre! Piers Forster’s new blog looks back at Paris 2015, how optimism sparked action, and what we’ve built since. Still lots to fight for, but lots to celebrate too. climate.leeds.ac.uk/piers-forste...

A great couple of days seeing innovation in action! We’ve brought global manufacturer Nufarm together with cutting‑edge climate innovators to develop breakthrough solutions. Stay tuned to find out the solutions Nufarm go with! If you're developing climate solutions let us know [email protected]

And if you'd like to attend our next Insight Series session, you can book your place for Ulrike Kuchner's exploration of possibilities for change through interdisciplinary collaboration 📅 Tues 22 April 🕚 11am - 12 noon (GMT+1) 🌐 Online Book your place 👇

"We’re not trying to predict what the future may look like. It’s a vision of what we want, something that we actively want to create." - Truzaar Dordi Read more from Truzaar's presentation in our recent Insight Series session 👇