Join us for the IAA Joint Showcase Event, where we will highlight a diverse range of IAA projects from various departments and funding councils across the University of Leeds. This collaborative event is organized by the Leeds Social Sciences Institute (LSSI) and the Research and Innovation Service (RIS). We are pleased to share the event itinerary and details of the...

Link Seminar - November 2024 A seminar series designed to connect academic knowledge with pressing policy agendas Presented by DWP in collaboration with the Universities of Leeds, Loughborough, Sheffield and York, LINK is a webinar series designed to help build richer connections between the academic, policy and analytical worlds by providing an opportunity to hear from...

Join us for an engaging session that challenges conventional best practices in participatory urban planning, fostering critical thinking on the ethical, moral, and practical dimensions of co-production.  Through real-world cases and practical experiences, we’ll explore how to navigate power dynamics and limitations inherent in participatory urbanism.  By examining both successes and failures, we aim to...

Part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science 2024 Unlock the power of your face: join our 1-hour online seminar on the rise of facial recognition in our digital age. With over 7-million CCTV cameras in the UK, this webinar will keep you at the forefront of the latest research and breakthroughs in face recognition....

Part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science What’s on offer? Interested in simulation? Would you like to learn more about road safety research or experience driving a simulated car or truck or walking in a simulated environment? If the answer is yes, then this event is for you! Join us to experience different modes...

Part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science Join us for #ChronicallyMe, a deep dive into the power of sharing illness stories on social media.  This event is for people interested in understanding how online platforms can be a vital source of support for those living with long-term health conditions.  Whether you have a personal...

Part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science 2024 Drop in to Leeds Libraries this half term to play some tabletop games that will help you practice your reading!  This event is on 31st October and will be at Otley Community Hub and Library, Nelson Street, Otley, LS21 1EZ. Find out how games can promote comprehension and...

Part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science Join sports and exercise scientists from the University of Leeds at Headingly Stadium to explore gender dynamics within the sporting environment.  Participants will explore how gender bias can deter women and girls from sports participation and increase injury risk.  We begin by developing a personal playbook and...

Part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science 2024 Drop in to Leeds Libraries this half term to play some tabletop games that will help you practice your reading!  This event is on 30th October and will be at Crossgates Library, Farm Road, Leeds LS15 7LB. Find out how games can promote comprehension and vocabulary, and play...