On Tuesday 3 March, LSSI brought together researchers from the University of Leeds with policy makers, analysts, and strategists from the Department for Transport (DfT) for a one-day collaborative event in central London. 15 University of Leeds Researchers and 20 colleagues from DfT came together to present research, discuss effective...
Researchers – are you looking for a community organisation to build collaborative links with? What is LeedsACTS? LeedsACTS! is a partnership between the city’s three Universities (the University of Leeds, Leeds Beckett University and Leeds Trinity University), and the many voluntary and community organisations in Leeds. LeedsACTS! supports the building of...
There is an exciting opportunity for projects to be co-funded through our ESRC Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) and the Integrated Catchment Solutions Programme (iCASP). Projects must fit the remit of both programmes to be considered for joint funding. iCASP is an ambitious and exciting programme to generate benefit for Yorkshire by applying environmental...
‘Enhancing Urban Safety and Crime Prevention through Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships’ was the focus of a major international workshop funded by the British Council that took place from the 17-19th February 2020 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Organised by Professor Adam Crawford (Director of LSSI) and Dr Emilio Ayos of the University of...
In November 2019, LSSI supported a series of events as part of the ‘ESRC Festival of Social Science’. The events in Leeds contributed to the 475 events that took place across the UK. The festival events spanned a wide range of topics – from AI to mental health, economics to...
‘Harnessing the Vital Role of Social Sciences in Addressing Contemporary Challenges’ | Wednesday 6 November This event was part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science 2019 This LSSI event, as part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science, aimed to bring together varied speakers who could explore the...
The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), has launched a new section of its Impact Toolkit which focuses on commercialisation of Social Science. The toolkit has been created with input and expert insights from members of the social sciences knowledge-exchange community. You can find the Commercialisation toolkit on the ESRC website.
Hello my name is Camilla and I have recently been appointed to a new post of Engagement Officer within the Leeds Social Sciences Institute (LSSI). In this role I will take a lead on supporting the policy and public engagement activities of the LSSI in addition to fostering enhanced relations...
The report, ‘Mapping the UK’s Hajj Sector: Moving towards communication and consensus’ was supported by our ESRC IAA ‘Responsive Mode Impact Fund’. The first independent report into the UK Hajj Industry reveals a sector that is rapidly expanding and changing – and becoming increasingly expensive for British Muslims. Written...
A policy briefing, prepared by Leeds’ Commission on Diversity in the North and The Runnymede Trust calls for racial inequalities to be tackled as part of any inclusive economic grown agenda for the North. The briefing Class, Race and Inequality in Northern Towns highlights that in political and media narratives the conception...
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