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 opportunity to hear from IAA award holders across multiple disciplines, showcasing innovative research and impactful projects.
Q&A Sessions: Engage directly with presenters during interactive Q&A sessions, allowing for in-depth discussions and insights.
Networking Lunch: A networking lunch will provide a platform for participants to connect with peers, fostering collaboration and expanding professional networks.
The IAA Joint Showcase Event promises to be an enriching experience, offering valuable insights into the creative work being conducted at the University of Leeds.
We are pleased to confirm the full itinerary and speakers below:
| Time | Information |
| 10:00 | Prof Louise Waite | Welcome and introduction |
| 10:05 | Dr Desy Ayu Pirmasari | Codesigning a Disability Inclusive Disaster Preparedness Toolkit |
| 10:20 | Dr Paula Avello Fernandez | Argentinian Policy Development – AMR |
| 10:35 | Prof Mark Davis | Evaluating the Impact of the Leeds 'Retrofit Accelerator Hub’ |
| 10:50 | Prof Anna Madill | Drug Rehabilitation Work with Young People in Assam |
| 11:05 | Q&A Session 1 |
| 11:15 | Break |
| 11:30 | Prof Rory O-Connor | Cue X for Rehabilitation for Adults with Parkinson’s Disease |
| 11:45 | Prof Cristina Leston-Bandeira | Embedding Diversity and Inclusion in Petitioning Parliament |
| 12:00 | Dr Nishant Rivikumar | Adsillico: A Computational Medicine Spinout |
| 12:15 | Dr Paula Clarke | Co-designing a Reading App To use in primary Education (CREATE) |
| 12:30 | Q&A Session 2 |
| 12:40 | Cheryl Harris and Ruth Rayner | Information for academics interested in IAAs |
| 12:50 | Lunch - network with colleagues |
| 13:30 | Close |
Register Here!
Details: Monday 20 January 2025, 10:00am - 13:30pm
Location: Esther Simpson Building, LT (1.01), University of Leeds, Lyddon Terrace, Woodhouse, LS2
For more information or any inquiries, please contact the organisers at lssi@leeds.ac.uk.
We look forward to welcoming you to this exciting event!