Policy Leeds
@policyleeds.bsky.social
Policy Leeds is the policy engagement hub for the University of Leeds, strengthening connections between researchers and policy actors.
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Policy Leeds
@policyleeds.bsky.social
· Jan 6
Hello, Bluesky👋
Policy Leeds is the University of Leeds' research-policy engagement hub. We share policy relevant research, news and activity at Leeds via our:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/poli...
Website: leeds.ac.uk/policy-leeds
Medium blog: medium.com/policy-leeds
…and now here too!
Policy Leeds is the University of Leeds' research-policy engagement hub. We share policy relevant research, news and activity at Leeds via our:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/poli...
Website: leeds.ac.uk/policy-leeds
Medium blog: medium.com/policy-leeds
…and now here too!
A new report by researchers at @universityofleeds.bsky.social outlines recommendations to make UK parks safer for women and girls.
The report is part of The Safer Parks Bystander Project, led by the University of Leeds with Keep Britain Tidy and the Suzy Lamplugh Trust.
The report is part of The Safer Parks Bystander Project, led by the University of Leeds with Keep Britain Tidy and the Suzy Lamplugh Trust.
November 26, 2025 at 10:43 AM
A new report by researchers at @universityofleeds.bsky.social outlines recommendations to make UK parks safer for women and girls.
The report is part of The Safer Parks Bystander Project, led by the University of Leeds with Keep Britain Tidy and the Suzy Lamplugh Trust.
The report is part of The Safer Parks Bystander Project, led by the University of Leeds with Keep Britain Tidy and the Suzy Lamplugh Trust.
In their new blog, Dr Abi Rowson (Horizons Institute, University of Leeds) and Mike Eakins (Head of Policy, Leeds City Council) introduce the newly-refreshed Leeds City Council Areas of Research Interest for 2025/6, which align with the Leeds Ambitions.
👉 Find out more tinyurl.com/y5s34cdp
👉 Find out more tinyurl.com/y5s34cdp
Research and evidence for the Leeds Ambitions: new Leeds City Council Areas of Research Interest
The refreshed Leeds City Council Areas of Research Interest for 2025–2026 align with the city’s new shared vision, the Leeds Ambitions
medium.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:06 AM
In their new blog, Dr Abi Rowson (Horizons Institute, University of Leeds) and Mike Eakins (Head of Policy, Leeds City Council) introduce the newly-refreshed Leeds City Council Areas of Research Interest for 2025/6, which align with the Leeds Ambitions.
👉 Find out more tinyurl.com/y5s34cdp
👉 Find out more tinyurl.com/y5s34cdp
🔴 The latest Child of the North report reveals the number of children in the youth justice system and the reoffending rates have increased simultaneously for the first time in a decade.
It warns that the criminal justice system continues to fail vulnerable children.
It warns that the criminal justice system continues to fail vulnerable children.
November 24, 2025 at 10:11 AM
🔴 The latest Child of the North report reveals the number of children in the youth justice system and the reoffending rates have increased simultaneously for the first time in a decade.
It warns that the criminal justice system continues to fail vulnerable children.
It warns that the criminal justice system continues to fail vulnerable children.
We’re excited to introduce our six new policy research projects at the University of Leeds.
Each of the projects started on October 1 and will run until July 2026 as they address some of today’s most pressing policy challenges.
➡️ Visit our website to learn more: www.leeds.ac.uk/policy-leeds...
Each of the projects started on October 1 and will run until July 2026 as they address some of today’s most pressing policy challenges.
➡️ Visit our website to learn more: www.leeds.ac.uk/policy-leeds...
Policy projects
Browse all the policy projects supported by Policy Leeds.
www.leeds.ac.uk
November 20, 2025 at 12:37 PM
We’re excited to introduce our six new policy research projects at the University of Leeds.
Each of the projects started on October 1 and will run until July 2026 as they address some of today’s most pressing policy challenges.
➡️ Visit our website to learn more: www.leeds.ac.uk/policy-leeds...
Each of the projects started on October 1 and will run until July 2026 as they address some of today’s most pressing policy challenges.
➡️ Visit our website to learn more: www.leeds.ac.uk/policy-leeds...
Why doesn’t the UK make more Robots?
A new white paper written by leading academics at the University of Leeds urges the Government to accelerate action on UK robots to unlock a potential £150bn boost to UK GDP by 2035.
It outlines a number of recommendations for making more robots in the UK.
A new white paper written by leading academics at the University of Leeds urges the Government to accelerate action on UK robots to unlock a potential £150bn boost to UK GDP by 2035.
It outlines a number of recommendations for making more robots in the UK.
November 18, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Why doesn’t the UK make more Robots?
A new white paper written by leading academics at the University of Leeds urges the Government to accelerate action on UK robots to unlock a potential £150bn boost to UK GDP by 2035.
It outlines a number of recommendations for making more robots in the UK.
A new white paper written by leading academics at the University of Leeds urges the Government to accelerate action on UK robots to unlock a potential £150bn boost to UK GDP by 2035.
It outlines a number of recommendations for making more robots in the UK.
📈 New data from the Child of the North reveals that one in three children are not ‘school ready’ — with almost a 10% gap between advantaged and disadvantaged regions.
The report is the 9th to be released as part of the Child of the North’s #ChildrenFirst campaign.
The report is the 9th to be released as part of the Child of the North’s #ChildrenFirst campaign.
November 17, 2025 at 3:54 PM
📈 New data from the Child of the North reveals that one in three children are not ‘school ready’ — with almost a 10% gap between advantaged and disadvantaged regions.
The report is the 9th to be released as part of the Child of the North’s #ChildrenFirst campaign.
The report is the 9th to be released as part of the Child of the North’s #ChildrenFirst campaign.
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LSSI has evolved into Leeds Institute for Societal Futures!
At the end of this year, the LSSI website will go offline. Please bookmark our new home: societal.leeds.ac.uk for updates on research, education, and impact.
@universityofleeds.bsky.social #Leeds #SocietalFutures #society
At the end of this year, the LSSI website will go offline. Please bookmark our new home: societal.leeds.ac.uk for updates on research, education, and impact.
@universityofleeds.bsky.social #Leeds #SocietalFutures #society
November 13, 2025 at 9:34 AM
LSSI has evolved into Leeds Institute for Societal Futures!
At the end of this year, the LSSI website will go offline. Please bookmark our new home: societal.leeds.ac.uk for updates on research, education, and impact.
@universityofleeds.bsky.social #Leeds #SocietalFutures #society
At the end of this year, the LSSI website will go offline. Please bookmark our new home: societal.leeds.ac.uk for updates on research, education, and impact.
@universityofleeds.bsky.social #Leeds #SocietalFutures #society
In their latest webinar, @chorusurban.bsky.social is bringing together researchers, stakeholders and policymakers to respond to the rising crisis in Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs).
📅 Thu, 13 Nov
⏲️ 10am-11am
💻 Online
Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/17dbc8...
📅 Thu, 13 Nov
⏲️ 10am-11am
💻 Online
Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/17dbc8...
November 11, 2025 at 2:40 PM
In their latest webinar, @chorusurban.bsky.social is bringing together researchers, stakeholders and policymakers to respond to the rising crisis in Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs).
📅 Thu, 13 Nov
⏲️ 10am-11am
💻 Online
Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/17dbc8...
📅 Thu, 13 Nov
⏲️ 10am-11am
💻 Online
Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/17dbc8...
More than a quarter of five-year-olds in England have tooth decay, according to a report from the Child of The North.
It reveals that children living in the North of England continue to have poorer oral health, with tooth decay remaining the most common oral disease in children and young people.
It reveals that children living in the North of England continue to have poorer oral health, with tooth decay remaining the most common oral disease in children and young people.
November 11, 2025 at 12:24 PM
More than a quarter of five-year-olds in England have tooth decay, according to a report from the Child of The North.
It reveals that children living in the North of England continue to have poorer oral health, with tooth decay remaining the most common oral disease in children and young people.
It reveals that children living in the North of England continue to have poorer oral health, with tooth decay remaining the most common oral disease in children and young people.
🌍 Today marks the first day of #COP30 in Belém, Brazil.
A delegation from the @universityofleeds.bsky.social will host and contribute to a range of events at the global climate conference, playing an active role in key discussions.
Find out more ➡️ climate.leeds.ac.uk/leeds-at-cop...
A delegation from the @universityofleeds.bsky.social will host and contribute to a range of events at the global climate conference, playing an active role in key discussions.
Find out more ➡️ climate.leeds.ac.uk/leeds-at-cop...
November 10, 2025 at 1:01 PM
🌍 Today marks the first day of #COP30 in Belém, Brazil.
A delegation from the @universityofleeds.bsky.social will host and contribute to a range of events at the global climate conference, playing an active role in key discussions.
Find out more ➡️ climate.leeds.ac.uk/leeds-at-cop...
A delegation from the @universityofleeds.bsky.social will host and contribute to a range of events at the global climate conference, playing an active role in key discussions.
Find out more ➡️ climate.leeds.ac.uk/leeds-at-cop...
Our latest policy brief sets out guidance for local authorities to develop their data use to enable targeted investments as part of the government's Early Years strategy for England: ‘Giving every child the best start in life’
Read the full brief ➡️ www.leeds.ac.uk/policy-leeds...
Read the full brief ➡️ www.leeds.ac.uk/policy-leeds...
Delivering the Best Start in Life strategy: Planning and data for local context
The government's Early Years strategy for England 'Giving every child the best start in life' outlines Local Authority funding to ensure children are ready to start school. This policy brief sets out ...
www.leeds.ac.uk
November 10, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Our latest policy brief sets out guidance for local authorities to develop their data use to enable targeted investments as part of the government's Early Years strategy for England: ‘Giving every child the best start in life’
Read the full brief ➡️ www.leeds.ac.uk/policy-leeds...
Read the full brief ➡️ www.leeds.ac.uk/policy-leeds...
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In an insightful and direct article, decision-making expert Sajid Siraj pinpoints the ever-present motives of nations that may hinder climate action at #COP30
Get the full story ➡️ climate.leeds.ac.uk/leeds-at-cop...
COP30 is only a few days away, so stay tuned into our channels for daily updates.
Get the full story ➡️ climate.leeds.ac.uk/leeds-at-cop...
COP30 is only a few days away, so stay tuned into our channels for daily updates.
November 7, 2025 at 4:01 PM
In an insightful and direct article, decision-making expert Sajid Siraj pinpoints the ever-present motives of nations that may hinder climate action at #COP30
Get the full story ➡️ climate.leeds.ac.uk/leeds-at-cop...
COP30 is only a few days away, so stay tuned into our channels for daily updates.
Get the full story ➡️ climate.leeds.ac.uk/leeds-at-cop...
COP30 is only a few days away, so stay tuned into our channels for daily updates.
An updated Child of the North report, building upon 2024 evidence, highlights a deepening preschool crisis.
The report is part of the #ChildrenFirst campaign which includes the launch of practitioner toolkits to improve outcomes for children.
The report is part of the #ChildrenFirst campaign which includes the launch of practitioner toolkits to improve outcomes for children.
www.n8research.org.uk
November 7, 2025 at 3:56 PM
An updated Child of the North report, building upon 2024 evidence, highlights a deepening preschool crisis.
The report is part of the #ChildrenFirst campaign which includes the launch of practitioner toolkits to improve outcomes for children.
The report is part of the #ChildrenFirst campaign which includes the launch of practitioner toolkits to improve outcomes for children.
Our latest Signpost is now live. Catch-up on the latest policy-focused research happening across the University of Leeds as we explore #COP30, the latest briefings from the Child of the North #childrenfirst campaign, plus policy relevant news, events and more.
➡️ medium.com/policy-leeds...
➡️ medium.com/policy-leeds...
Policy Leeds: Signpost, November 2025
Leeds delegation prepares for COP30, report warns of ‘national emergency’ over SEND crisis, air quality expert gives evidence at Covid-19…
medium.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Our latest Signpost is now live. Catch-up on the latest policy-focused research happening across the University of Leeds as we explore #COP30, the latest briefings from the Child of the North #childrenfirst campaign, plus policy relevant news, events and more.
➡️ medium.com/policy-leeds...
➡️ medium.com/policy-leeds...
Ahead of #COP30 starting in Belém, Brazil next week, Simon Manda (Professor of Politics of Global Development, University of Leeds), asks what the global climate conference means for the Global South.
Read more ➡️ medium.com/policy-leeds...
Read more ➡️ medium.com/policy-leeds...
A Global South reading of COP30
COP30 in Belém, Brazil is one week away. But what does the conference mean for the Global South? Professor Simon Manda explores how the…
medium.com
November 4, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Ahead of #COP30 starting in Belém, Brazil next week, Simon Manda (Professor of Politics of Global Development, University of Leeds), asks what the global climate conference means for the Global South.
Read more ➡️ medium.com/policy-leeds...
Read more ➡️ medium.com/policy-leeds...
Join the launch of L-earning: rethinking young women's working lives project's final report to hear how women's early experiences of work shape future inequalities.
12 December, 4pm-7pm, University House, London.
www.eventbrite.com/e/report-lau...
@katerhardy.bsky.social @sspatleeds.bsky.social
12 December, 4pm-7pm, University House, London.
www.eventbrite.com/e/report-lau...
@katerhardy.bsky.social @sspatleeds.bsky.social
Report launch event: Rethinking Young Women's Working Lives
Join researchers from the ‘Rethinking Young Women's Working Lives’ project to learn about young women's earliest experiences of work
www.eventbrite.com
October 31, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Join the launch of L-earning: rethinking young women's working lives project's final report to hear how women's early experiences of work shape future inequalities.
12 December, 4pm-7pm, University House, London.
www.eventbrite.com/e/report-lau...
@katerhardy.bsky.social @sspatleeds.bsky.social
12 December, 4pm-7pm, University House, London.
www.eventbrite.com/e/report-lau...
@katerhardy.bsky.social @sspatleeds.bsky.social
Sign up to the @vp-centre.bsky.social webinar on Responding to domestic abuse: lessons from Manchester and State of Victoria. 9 December, 12 - 1pm.
Speakers: Sandra Walklate @liverpooluni.bsky.social, Larissa Engelmann & David Rowlands @lawatleeds.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/responding...
Speakers: Sandra Walklate @liverpooluni.bsky.social, Larissa Engelmann & David Rowlands @lawatleeds.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/responding...
Responding to domestic abuse: lessons from Greater Manchester and Victoria
This webinar shares findings from the ‘Policing, Vulnerabilities and Domestic Abuse: Victims, Perpetrators, Interventions’ research project.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Sign up to the @vp-centre.bsky.social webinar on Responding to domestic abuse: lessons from Manchester and State of Victoria. 9 December, 12 - 1pm.
Speakers: Sandra Walklate @liverpooluni.bsky.social, Larissa Engelmann & David Rowlands @lawatleeds.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/responding...
Speakers: Sandra Walklate @liverpooluni.bsky.social, Larissa Engelmann & David Rowlands @lawatleeds.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/responding...
Professor @cathnoakes.bsky.social gave evidence to the UK Covid Inquiry on transmission in schools and the importance of ventilation to control both infections and air pollution exposure.
Read transcript and witness statement on the Covid Inquiry website:
covid19.public-inquiry.uk/hearings/chi...
Read transcript and witness statement on the Covid Inquiry website:
covid19.public-inquiry.uk/hearings/chi...
Children and Young People (Module 8) - Public Hearings - UK Covid-19 Inquiry
The independent public inquiry to examine the Covid-19 pandemic in the UK
covid19.public-inquiry.uk
October 30, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Professor @cathnoakes.bsky.social gave evidence to the UK Covid Inquiry on transmission in schools and the importance of ventilation to control both infections and air pollution exposure.
Read transcript and witness statement on the Covid Inquiry website:
covid19.public-inquiry.uk/hearings/chi...
Read transcript and witness statement on the Covid Inquiry website:
covid19.public-inquiry.uk/hearings/chi...
A new Child of the North report finds that the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system is facing a worsening crisis that is putting the UK on the brink of national emergency.
www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...
@n8research.bsky.social @cfyounglives.bsky.social glives.bsky.social
www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...
@n8research.bsky.social @cfyounglives.bsky.social glives.bsky.social
'National emergency' over worsening SEND crisis
The special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system, already known to be in deep trouble, now faces ‘a worsening crisis’ which, say experts, puts the UK on the brink of a national emergency.
www.leeds.ac.uk
October 29, 2025 at 9:39 AM
A new Child of the North report finds that the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system is facing a worsening crisis that is putting the UK on the brink of national emergency.
www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...
@n8research.bsky.social @cfyounglives.bsky.social glives.bsky.social
www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...
@n8research.bsky.social @cfyounglives.bsky.social glives.bsky.social
As Awaab's law takes effect, @douglasbooker.bsky.social and colleague at the Universities of York and Cardiff draw on their recent research to highlight the difficulties that private renters also face in improving indoor #airquality.
theconversation.com/who-controls...
theconversation.com/who-controls...
Who controls the air we breathe at home? Awaab’s law and the limits of individual actions
The ability to improve air quality in your home depends less on personal behaviour and more on who owns the building.
theconversation.com
October 28, 2025 at 10:14 AM
As Awaab's law takes effect, @douglasbooker.bsky.social and colleague at the Universities of York and Cardiff draw on their recent research to highlight the difficulties that private renters also face in improving indoor #airquality.
theconversation.com/who-controls...
theconversation.com/who-controls...
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To mark #UrbanOctober & #WorldCitiesDay, join us for a virtual panel event with policymakers on strengthening #urbanhealth systems through provider partnerships and collaborations - & how we can move from fragmentation to harmonisation.
Register here: tinyurl.com/3tdsk83m
@herdintl.bsky.social
Register here: tinyurl.com/3tdsk83m
@herdintl.bsky.social
October 17, 2025 at 3:40 PM
To mark #UrbanOctober & #WorldCitiesDay, join us for a virtual panel event with policymakers on strengthening #urbanhealth systems through provider partnerships and collaborations - & how we can move from fragmentation to harmonisation.
Register here: tinyurl.com/3tdsk83m
@herdintl.bsky.social
Register here: tinyurl.com/3tdsk83m
@herdintl.bsky.social
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The most effective and equitable agroecological approach needs to have many voices represented when shaping agricultural policy and agendas.
Researchers need to ensure they include alternative voices, knowledge and experiences
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#Agroecology #Agriculture
Researchers need to ensure they include alternative voices, knowledge and experiences
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#Agroecology #Agriculture
October 22, 2025 at 8:55 AM
The most effective and equitable agroecological approach needs to have many voices represented when shaping agricultural policy and agendas.
Researchers need to ensure they include alternative voices, knowledge and experiences
👇
#Agroecology #Agriculture
Researchers need to ensure they include alternative voices, knowledge and experiences
👇
#Agroecology #Agriculture
📖 Leeds Professor Richard Beardsworth states how #COP30 Brazil could help define the next decade of climate governance and argues Belém needs a disciplined package that turns headline ambition into executable policy.
👉 Read the full blog here: policyleeds.medium.com/cop30-in-bel...
👉 Read the full blog here: policyleeds.medium.com/cop30-in-bel...
COP30 in Belém: Leadership between two worlds
Professor Richard Beardsworth continues his analysis of expectations for COP30 in Belém, as he navigates leadership between two realms, one…
policyleeds.medium.com
October 21, 2025 at 11:24 AM
📖 Leeds Professor Richard Beardsworth states how #COP30 Brazil could help define the next decade of climate governance and argues Belém needs a disciplined package that turns headline ambition into executable policy.
👉 Read the full blog here: policyleeds.medium.com/cop30-in-bel...
👉 Read the full blog here: policyleeds.medium.com/cop30-in-bel...
👉 'E-cargo bikes can replace car trips and reshape family travel'
Study informed by University of Leeds research reveals e-cargo bikes offer practical alternatives to cars and also foster new social norms around family and sustainable travel.
Read more: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Study informed by University of Leeds research reveals e-cargo bikes offer practical alternatives to cars and also foster new social norms around family and sustainable travel.
Read more: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Between or Beyond Bicycles and Cars? Navigating E-Cargo Bike Citizenship in the Transition to Sustainable Urban Mobility
E-cargo bikes have gained academic and policy interest for their potential to replace car trips in cities. Like bicycles, they require pedaling, produ…
www.sciencedirect.com
October 20, 2025 at 9:28 AM
👉 'E-cargo bikes can replace car trips and reshape family travel'
Study informed by University of Leeds research reveals e-cargo bikes offer practical alternatives to cars and also foster new social norms around family and sustainable travel.
Read more: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Study informed by University of Leeds research reveals e-cargo bikes offer practical alternatives to cars and also foster new social norms around family and sustainable travel.
Read more: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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❓ How is the University involved in #COP30? Find out in our webinar!
University of Leeds staff and students are invited to hear from Leeds delegates about their plans and hopes, and share questions and messages for the team to take to COP.
Register now! climate.leeds.ac.uk/events/unive...
University of Leeds staff and students are invited to hear from Leeds delegates about their plans and hopes, and share questions and messages for the team to take to COP.
Register now! climate.leeds.ac.uk/events/unive...
October 16, 2025 at 10:42 AM
❓ How is the University involved in #COP30? Find out in our webinar!
University of Leeds staff and students are invited to hear from Leeds delegates about their plans and hopes, and share questions and messages for the team to take to COP.
Register now! climate.leeds.ac.uk/events/unive...
University of Leeds staff and students are invited to hear from Leeds delegates about their plans and hopes, and share questions and messages for the team to take to COP.
Register now! climate.leeds.ac.uk/events/unive...