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Tackling global challenges, crossing disciplines and building interdisciplinary research expertise at the University of Leeds
LSSI - Who We Are
Leeds Social Sciences Institute is a cross-faculty platform which supports interdisciplinary collaboration across the University of Leeds and with external stakeholders. We are dedicated to bringing the varied expertise and methodologies of the social sciences to bear on the complex societal challenges facing the world.
We work across three main areas of activity:
- Developing and promoting interdisciplinary research between and beyond the social sciences.
- Skills training and capacity building.
- Maximising impact, knowledge exchange and public and policy engagement from our social science research.
We host the university’s Economic and Social Research Council’s (ESRC) Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) and support the ESRC White Rose Doctoral Training Partnership. Find out more About LSSI.
News
Research and Policy Agenda On Health Inequalities and Planetary Health: A co-produced cross sector vision
One of our strategic objectives at Leeds Social Sciences Institute is to develop international research links and build collaborative partnerships with a view to enhancing research impact and share best practice on effective support for interdisciplinary social science research. In addition to supporting social scientists at the University of Leeds with international impact through the...
LSSI External Newsletter
LSSI: Tackling global challenges, bridging disciplines, and building interdisciplinary research expertise at the University of Leeds We are pleased to share the latest external newsletter from the Leeds Social Sciences Institute (LSSI). At LSSI, we support impactful research and recognize the importance of partnerships that extend beyond the University, aiming to enhance understanding and address...
Torsten Bell MP - the role of research-intensive universities in policy making - watch the trailer!
Watch the above video short featuring Torsten Bell MP, University of Leeds Vice Chancellor Shearer West, and LSSI Partnerships and Engagement Officer Sherif Youssef as they delve into the crucial role of research-intensive universities in shaping public policy. Read our blog on the event here. Don't miss out on watching the full recording of this thought-provoking public...
Events
Protocols for Influencing Policy- In Conversation with Mark Reed
This event is co-organised with by LSSI, OD&PL and Policy Leeds Join us for the launch of The Researcher’s Guide to...
Rethinking Impact in International Research - call for abstracts
Research internationalisation is essential for identifying and tackling complex global challenges that require collaboration between different research partners. This one...
Transport – a demanding transition - Inaugural Lecture by Professor Kate Pangbourne
We are delighted to announce that Professor Kate Pangbourne, from The Institute for Transport Studies, will be giving her Inaugural lecture...