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Inspiring participation in SHAPE and STEAM starts in the community.
🌍🖌️🤖 ✂️
By bringing arts and engineering into spaces like Brownies groups, Briony Thomas is sparking curiosity, building confidence and widening access for young people beyond the university.
👉 bit.ly/4vuVtsc
#Community #Impact
Poster about seed funding
Seed Funding Opportunity from Leeds Institute for Societal Futures - to support bold, collaborative projects tackling major societal challenges. Join our upcoming workshops to spark new partnerships, shape ideas, and pitch for support.
Full details: bit.ly/4szjqga
#SeedFunding #Partnerships
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Funding available for social science researchers at Leeds through the ESRC IAA to boost collaborations beyond academia. Drive real‑world impact, build partnerships & get projects moving.
Read our case studies bit.ly/4atTISz
📨 societal@leeds.ac.uk
🔗societal.leeds.ac.uk
Next call closes 3/6/26.
Poster about seed funding
Seed Funding Opportunity from Leeds Institute for Societal Futures - to support bold, collaborative projects tackling major societal challenges. Join our upcoming workshops to spark new partnerships, shape ideas, and pitch for support.
Full details: bit.ly/4szjqga
#SeedFunding #Partnerships
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Great panel this week hosted by Kirsty Wark
‘What’s Next? AI, skills and the future of the creative industries.’
Dibya Roy, Module Leader for Navigating AI, Creativity & Cultural Policy on the new MSc AI Ethics & Society, shared insights on AI and human creativity.
More info:🔗https://bit.ly/4bj0i0p
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The ESRC Postdoctoral Fellowship call for 2026 is open.
Apply to hold your Fellowship at the University of Leeds (9 months full-time or 18 months part-time).
EOIs due 17:00, 8 April 2026.
Full details can be found here:🔗 bit.ly/4764PAj
#WRDTP #Leeds #Postdoctoral #Fellowship
We are looking forward to meeting visitors at the University's Masters Discovery Fair on Wednesday! Come and find out more about Leeds Institute for Societal Futures, meet the team and learn about our new AI Ethics & Society MSc!
#Masters #AIEthics #Study #Leeds #AI
@universityofleeds.bsky.social
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Find out more about the new AI Ethics and Society MSc, including the module Navigating AI, Creativity, and Cultural Policy:
bit.ly/4bj0i0p
#CreativeCulture #AIEthics
@universityofleeds.bsky.social
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Looking forward to Spring Up - 2 weeks of cultural events across the University of Leeds (11–21 March).
Dibyadyuti Roy, Module Lead on our AI Ethics and Society MSc, will speak at a sold‑out headline event exploring what AI means for the creative and cultural sectors.
#AIandCreativity
Looking for a fully funded PhD that connects your research with real‑world impact? Leeds has three ESRC WRDTP Collaborative Studentships in the ESRC pathway - Security, Conflict & Justice.
Application deadline: 11 March 2026.
More info: bit.ly/4rpwBiO
#PhD #Funding @universityofleeds.bsky.social
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Director of Leeds Institute for Societal Futures, Professor Louise Waite, shared expert commentary in The Times on the Anti‑Slavery Collective’s links to Princess Eugenie. Her research drives our challenge area Migration, Mobility & Belonging.
Find out more here: bit.ly/4bgRJ5E
#research #privilege
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@universityofleeds.bsky.social staff – next ESRC Impact Acceleration Account deadline is 4/3/26.
Explore our funding streams, with up to £15k available to boost the impact of your research.
🔗 Find out more on our SharePoint site bit.ly/4sAlMvJ
🪙 #Funding 👩👦 #Research 💥 #Impact #Accelerate #Change
University of Leeds Discovery Fair
AI is reshaping everything. The real question is who gets to shape AI?
Our new AI Ethics & Society MSc invites future leaders to hold AI to account.
Meet us at the University of Leeds Masters Discovery Fair on 11 March.
🔗 bit.ly/4axrc2g
#EthicalAI #ResponsibleAI #HigherEducation #Leeds
Soon we'll be announcing dates for our sandpits to shape projects across our four challenge areas. We’re looking for voices from industry, NGOs, local gov and the third sector. Want to be involved?
Sign up here👉 bit.ly/42zFpbO
#Collaboration #Impact #Innovation #Leeds
#Yorkshire #WorkWithUS
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Funding available for social science researchers at Leeds through the ESRC IAA to boost collaborations beyond academia. Drive real‑world impact, build partnerships and get projects moving.
Read our case studies 👉 bit.ly/4atTISz
Next call closes 4 Mar 2026. @universityofleeds.bsky.social #Impact
Researcher studying
Leeds awarded 3 funded WRDTP Collaborative Studentships for 26/27 in the Security, Conflict & Justice pathway.
• Emergency planning + resilience
• Electronic monitoring + probation
• Civil resistance + peace processes
Apply by 11 March 2026
More🔗 bit.ly/4rpwBiO
#Funding #PhD #Research #Leeds
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Thinking about a Masters?🎓
Meet Leeds Institute for Societal Futures @ the University of Leeds’ Masters Discovery Fair on 11 March, 10.30–3.30.
Discover how PG study can help shape your future. Learn about our new AI Ethics and Society MSc launching Autumn '26: bit.ly/4bj0i0p
#Masters #Leeds
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Help shape the next phase of Leeds Institute for Societal Futures. Want to collaborate in our development sandpits & workshops? #EthicalAI #HealthInequalities #Migration #Polarisation #AIEthics & more – whether you're internal or external to University of Leeds, let us know!
EOI form: bit.ly/4bj9iCB
How can research & real‑world partners spark faster impact?
Our recent IAA showcase highlighted collaborations across industry, public sector and communities - all powered by Impact Acceleration Account funding.
Want to work with our researchers? bit.ly/49Wa8mp
#SocialImpact #KnowledgeExchange
We’re looking forward to Monday’s fully booked Joint Impact Acceleration Account Showcase, celebrating how IAA #funding is helping Leeds researchers drive real‑world impact.
Find out more about our funding opportunities bit.ly/4qWpNc7
@openresleeds.bsky.social @universityofleeds.bsky.social
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🎓Apply now for ESRC White Rose DTP PhD studentships commencing Oct '26 @universityofleeds.bsky.social
💠Application deadline: 21 Jan 2026
💠Open to UK & international applicants
💠Funding includes fees + stipend
💠Specialist awards available
👉 Further info: bit.ly/471gXBM
#Funding #PhD #Studentships
Pupils from Batley Grammar who participated in an IAA funded project - Mechanics, Movement and Me.
@universityofleeds.bsky.social staff – next ESRC Impact Acceleration Account deadline is 4/3/26.
Explore our funding streams, with up to £15k available to boost the impact of your research.
🔗 Find out more on our SharePoint site bit.ly/4sAlMvJ
🪙 Funding | 👩👦 Research Impact | 📈 Accelerate Change
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Want to shape the future, not just watch it happen?
Be the first to hear from us and get updates tailored to what matters most to you.
Sign up now and join the movement for change: 🔗https://bit.ly/42zFpbO
Because tomorrow isn’t waiting. Neither should you.
#SocietalFutures #Leeds #Change
Want to see how research creates real-world impact?
Join us at the Joint IAA Showcase @ the University of Leeds.
Discover how Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) funding has amplified research projects across the university—turning ideas into action and innovation.
Book your place here: bit.ly/3L36z5E
Professors Louise Waite and Hai‑Sui Yu introduce the Leeds Institute for Societal Futures - a bold and collaborative space for tackling society's biggest challenges. Big ideas start here.
Watch the vision unfold.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bap9...
#SocietalFutures #Leeds
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As part of the White Rose Doctoral Training Partnership (WRDTP) all @universityofleeds.bsky.social Postgraduate Researchers in the social sciences can attend WRDTP training & events, irrespective of funding source!
Read the latest training & events roundup on SharePoint bit.ly/48XakkO #PGR #Leeds
Thinking about applying for a WRDTP studentship? If so, we strongly encourage you to submit your application for a PhD place at the @universityofleeds.bsky.social by 7 January 2026. This will allow sufficient time to consider your PhD application ahead of the studentship deadline!🧑🎓💻🗓️
#funding #PhD
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Faculty of Social Sciences scores strong PRES results!
96% positive in Supervision and 92% in Research Skills Development – big gains since the last survey.
We’re committed to building on this success and creating an environment where PGRs can thrive.
tinyurl.com/bjv2ymda
#PRES #SocialSciences
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🚨We’re hiring!
Join the University of Leeds as a Commercialisation Manager (SHAPE) & help turn social sciences & humanities research into real-world impact.
Work with brilliant teams, foster social enterprise culture, & connect ideas to markets.
Apply here: bit.ly/3MqoZNZ
#jobs #commercialisation
AI is everywhere – but who’s making sure it’s ethical?
Launching Sept '26: The new MSc in AI Ethics and Society.
Covers real-world challenges. Interdisciplinary learning. Industry collaboration. Shape the future of AI responsibly.
🔗 bit.ly/4oucNJf
#AI #Ethics #PG @universityofleeds.bsky.social