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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
IAA Showcase: Exploring Impact Related Research and Funding Opportunities
The University of Leeds is set to host the Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) Joint Showcase Event, a collaborative effort organised by the Leeds Social Sciences Institute (LSSI) and the Research and Innovation Service (RIS). This event aims to highlight a diverse range of IAA projects from various schools and funding councils across the university. Event Highlights: Presentations: Attendees will have the...
Leeds City Council and University of Leeds Research Collaboration Framework Published
The University of Leeds and Leeds City Council have unveiled a new Research Collaboration Framework to address the city's evidence challenges. This framework builds on the 2020 review, Unlocking the Potential of Civic Collaboration, conducted by Leeds Social Sciences Institute. The review aimed to enhance the impact of research and policy partnerships, responding to social,...
Professor Gehan Selim awarded Advance HE Senior Fellowship
We are thrilled to announce that our colleague, Professor Gehan Selim, has been awarded the prestigious AdvanceHE Senior Fellowship. This honour is given to professionals who meet the rigorous criteria of Descriptor 3 (D3) of the Professional Standards Framework (PSF) 2023 for teaching and supporting learning in higher education. Gehan is Deputy Director of Leeds...
Events
IAA Showcase: Exploring Impact Related Research and Funding Opportunities
Join us for the IAA Joint Showcase Event, where we will highlight a diverse range of IAA projects from various...
Mission (Im)possible: How to Reclaim Britain’s Future? In Conversation with Torsten Bell MP
Join us for the highly anticipated launch of How We Get Our Future Back by Torsten Bell, Labour MP for Swansea West....
An empirical analysis on minimum wage and inflation during the post-COVID era
Link Seminar - November 2024 A seminar series designed to connect academic knowledge with pressing policy agendas Presented by DWP...