Leeds Social Sciences Institute

Join us at the University of Leeds for the IAA Joint Showcase Event on 20/1/25! Discover how IAA funding added impact to projects, engage in Q&A sessions & network with peers. Hosted by Leeds Social Sciences Institute & Research and Innovation Service. Register here bit.ly/41rE6fA University of Leeds

Leeds Social Sciences Institute are delighted to be hosting this event 'Mission (Im)possible: How to Reclaim Britain’s Future? In Conversation with Torsten Bell MP' on 23 January 2025. We are committed to engaging with the UK Parliament and policy influencers. This event is particularly important given the significant economic challenges the country is currently facing. By hosting Torsten Bell MP, LSSI aims to contribute to the discourse on building a fairer, more prosperous society. More information and how to book your place here: https://bit.ly/3D5HfHH #TorstenBell #Policy University of Leeds

Hot off the press! The December LSSI Internal News and Opportunities bulletin is now available. Be sure to give it a read ASAP, as several call deadlines are coming up in early January 2025. Don't miss out! We are also excited to announce two exciting events: - Joint IAA Showcase event on 20 January - A Conversation with Torsten Bell MP on 23 January Read the bulletin here: https://bit.ly/3VISjAV #opportunities #events #policy

A reminder that the ESRC White Rose Doctoral Training Partnership call for funded studentships is open. There are a range of studentships available: - WRDTP Pathway Studentships - Advanced Quantitative Methods Studentships - ESRC Advanced Data Analytics Awards - WRDTP/Stuart Hall Foundation Studentships - There will be a number of ESRC WRDTP Collaborative Studentships available, information will be provided in early Spring 2025 There is a 2 stage application process. First of all apply for a research programme of study University of Leeds by 8 January 2025, you must have a 9 digit Student Application ID complete the ESRC WRDTP online application form, which is the second stage of the application. For full details of the studentships and how to apply visit our webpage https://bit.ly/3MdQJlL #ESRC #PhD #Studentship

📢 Calling University of Leeds researchers! Join us at the for the Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) Joint Showcase Event on 20/1/25. Discover how IAA funding added impact to research projects, engage in Q&A sessions & network with peers. Hosted by Leeds Social Sciences Institute & Research and Innovation Service. Register for the showcase event here: bit.ly/41rE6fA Find out more about the ESRC IAA: https://bit.ly/3W9BGiE University of Leeds

We are pleased to announce the launch of the Creating Opportunities through Local Innovation Fellowships (COLIF) on 2 January 2025. These 2 new LSSI funded Fellowships will address regional inequalities with projects on domestic abuse and climate change. Both Fellows are based in the School of Law at the University of Leeds - find out more about the projects here: https://bit.ly/3BfUAN7 #Leeds #Fellowships #Opportunities

The University of Leeds and Leeds City Council, with insights from research conducted by Leeds Social Sciences Institute, have launched a new Collaborative Research Framework to tackle evidence challenges. Discover how this partnership is shaping policy in Leeds. #ResearchImpact #CivicCollaboration 📰 Find out more here bit.ly/3D0m0qO University of Leeds Policy Leeds Leeds City Council

🌍 Co-Production in Urban Planning - new Co-production Blog! In the Global South, co-production methods in urban planning emphasize collaboration between planners and local communities. This approach values local knowledge, fostering shared ownership of urban futures and challenging traditional power dynamics. Read Insaf Ben Othmane's blog, 'Ethical Tinkering: Power Dynamics, Ethical Dilemmas, and Co-Production in Urban Planning' prepared for the Co-production Network at the University of Leeds Œcumene Spaces For Dignity https://bit.ly/3CWt47H. #UrbanPlanning #CoProduction #GlobalSouth #InclusiveDevelopment

Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), observed annually on December 3! This day is dedicated to promoting the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities, while raising awareness of their experiences in political, social, economic, and cultural life. We’d like to spotlight the Disability Service Team at Leeds and the wide range of resources available to support everyone in our community. Whether within our school or across campus, there's a wide range of support available to you both within your school and across the wider campus. Find out more about the support, facilities, and services you can access via the link below or by emailing us at [email protected]. https://lnkd.in/eVqeRkNm

‼️ Postdoc Fellowships 2025 - Internal EOI stage closes 16/1/25. Providing a career development opportunity for the immediate postdoctoral stage of your career & the chance to consolidate your PhD through developing publications, networks & research/professional skills. Posts are fixed term, on either a 1-year full-time or 2-year part-time contract. The Fellowship will include salary costs & additional funds may be applied for to support research activities including travel, conference attendance, training & fieldwork. Details here https://bit.ly/42SqHeX University of Leeds ESRC: Economic and Social Research Council