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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
We Are Recruiting: ESRC White Rose DTP Collaborative Studentship
A fully funded PhD studentship is now available through the ESRC White Rose Doctoral Training Partnership (WRDTP) at the University of Leeds, supervised by Professor Louise Waite in the School of Geography. In collaboration with Leeds City Council, the project offers a unique opportunity to contribute to social science research with real-world impact. Titled ‘The...
Game On for Reading: Boosting Reading Comprehension Through Play
Using Games to Support Children’s Reading Comprehension during the Festival of Social Science We sat down with Dr Peter Hart, Lecturer in Inclusion, Childhood and Youth, to explore how board games can boost children’s reading comprehension. Dr Hart recently received funding from us as part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science to run a...
ESRC Festival of Social Science 2025 – Expressions of Interest Now Open
We are excited to announce that Expressions of Interest are now open for this year's ESRC Festival of Social Science! What is the ESRC Festival of Social Science?The ESRC Festival of Social Science is an annual UK-wide event that highlights the impact of social science research on society. It provides a platform for social scientists...
Events
Seminar: Contested Imaginaries: Youth, Inequality, and Security in Argentina
Join us for a thought-provoking seminar with Professor Emilio Ayos, hosted by the Leeds Social Sciences Institute. Professor Ayos will...
Emotionally Challenging Research Training Session
Is your research emotionally challenging? Or do you support those who are undertaking emotionally challenging research (as a line manager,...
LSSI is Rethinking Impact in International Research
The Leeds Social Sciences Institute (LSSI) is delighted to host a one-day hybrid workshop, Rethinking Impact in International Research, on...
Posts
PGR Placement - Researching Outside My Academic Comfort Zone
My Postgraduate Researcher (PGR) Placement at St George’s Crypt Prepared by Yashashwani Srinivas, Postgraduate Researcher, School of History at the University of Leeds I’m a researcher...
Blog Post - Torsten Bell event - Mission (Im)possible: How to Reclaim Britain’s Future?
Leeds Social Sciences Institute (LSSI) was delighted to welcome Torsten Bell MP for a wide-ranging talk on Britain’s economy and how we build a fairer...
Blog Post - Best Practices for Creating Impact in Social Sciences
Blog post prepared by Sherif Youssef, Leeds Social Sciences Institute Partnerships and Engagement Officer Some academics and professionals tend to ask themselves: How can I...