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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
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December 9, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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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
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November 13, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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Join us - launch event of Leeds Institute for Societal Futures. Bringing key stakeholders together to find solutions to some of society's most urgent challenges.

🗓️29/9/25, 3-5pm
📍University of Leeds
🔗Register bit.ly/46dcU54

#Leeds #InstituteForSocietalFutures #LISF @universityofleeds.bsky.social
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September 22, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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We are Leeds Institute for Societal Futures – find out who we are societal.leeds.ac.uk

Society needs to change - let's change it together.

#Leeds #InstituteForSocietalFutures #UniversityOfLeeds #LISF #HealthInequalities #Education #Research
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September 19, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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Society needs to change - let's change it together

We’re evolving. LSSI has expanded its remit, focus and priorities and become Leeds Institute for Societal Futures. We’re here to change society for the better, but we need your help.

Find out who we are at societal.leeds.ac.uk
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September 16, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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Watch this space for exciting change.
September 12, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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Society needs to change - let's change it together

#Leeds #InstituteForSocietalFutures #UniversityOfLeeds #LISF #HealthInequality
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September 10, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Change is coming

#Leeds #InstituteForSocietalFutures #UniversityOfLeeds #SocietalFutures #LISF
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September 5, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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The deadline to apply for funding to run a Festival of Social Science event has been extended to 6th June!
💰 Receive up to £1000 in funding for your event.
📖 Free public engagement training for all event leads.
🌍 The opportunity to run an event on any social science topic.
Apply here: bit.ly/3DU5Vnq
May 28, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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📢 ESRC Impact Acceleration Account Call for Proposals (for University of Leeds Academics)
Call closes 4th June 2025

The ESRC IAA supports a comprehensive portfolio of activities across the social science community which seek to maximise impact

Full details can be found here: lnkd.in/ePQvvmmz
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May 21, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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📖 Celebrating the last two years of LSSI, Professor Louise Waite introduces our latest Impact Report:

"I am delighted to introduce this report which showcases many of the activities undertaken in Leeds Social Sciences Institute (LSSI) over the last two years."

Read now:
bit.ly/3SbpACG
LSSI Impact Report - Leeds Social Sciences Institute
LSSI are delighted to introduce this report which showcases some of the activities and outcomes from the Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) as well as other activities undertaken and supported by the i...
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April 30, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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To help SHAPE (social sciences, humanities and the arts for people and the economy) researchers at Leeds navigate early-stage enterprise and commercialisation, we’ve published new guidance on how to achieve widespread, sustainable, positive impacts on society.

Read the guidance here
bit.ly/4lLhNct
LSSI Publishes New Guidance for Early-Stage Enterprise and Commercialisation - Leeds Social Sciences Institute
The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) supports the early-stage commercialisation of social science research, through the Impact Acceleration Account, by investing in innovations that explore...
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April 28, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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Expressions of Interest now open for the Festival of Social Science 2025!

🔹 Open to researchers across disciplines
🔹 Funding, support and free training available
🔹 Deadline for EOIs: 30th May
🔹 Full details: bit.ly/3DU5Vnq
ESRC Festival of Social Science 2025 – Expressions of Interest Now Open - Leeds Social Sciences Institute
We are excited to announce that Expressions of Interest are now open for this year's ESRC Festival of Social Science! What is the ESRC Festival of Social Science?The ESRC Festival of Social Science is...
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March 26, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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Want to commercialise or make your SHAPE research self-sustaining? Our guide, Navigating Early-Stage Enterprise & Commercialisation in Social Sciences, Arts, Humanities & Cultures is full of advice, useful links & more. A resource to help turn your research into a thriving enterprise! bit.ly/3QDwbVQ
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March 3, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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Leeds Social Sciences Institute supports impactful research and values partnerships beyond the university to enhance understanding and address social change. Discover our latest initiatives in our external newsletter bit.ly/3X0s9uk

#policy #partnership #research

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Leeds Social Sciences Institute external newsletter - February 2025
February 17, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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Join us for Protocols for influencing policy - in conversation with Mark Reed. Engage with the author of 'The Researcher's Guide to Influencing Policy' author Mark Reed. Explore key themes, and sharpen your #policy engagement skills!

⏲️14.00 - 15.30
🗓️ 10.04.2025
📍Online
▶️Sign up bit.ly/4hG1X07
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February 18, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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🚨We've kicked off the new year with a bang at LSSI!💥 Our Jan newsletter is full of news, opportunities & funding calls. Inside, you'll find updates on our activities & contributions from colleagues across the university, all tailored to engage social scientists from every faculty
▶️ bit.ly/3Clhu6m
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January 30, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Government minister Torsten Bell MP delivered a compelling blueprint for a better Britain at the University of Leeds. Addressing inequality & economic stagnation, he shared insights from his book, ‘Great Britain? How We Get Our Future Back’. Read more about his impactful speech: tinyurl.com/5372tmaz
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January 24, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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Busy week at LSSI HQ! On Monday we hosted our successful IAA Showcase. Award recipients spoke about the benefits & impact of IAA funding. Watch this space for more info and visit our webpage to see if you're eligible to apply for your research project! bit.ly/48zPuXk
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January 21, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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2 weeks to go! LSSI and RIS are delighted to announce the final itinerary & speakers for the Joint IAA Showcase Event. Discover how IAA funding has enhanced a diverse range of research projects. 📅 20.1.2025

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to learn, network, and be inspired. bit.ly/41rE6fA
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January 6, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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The Creating Opportunities through Local Innovation Fellowships (COLIF) have been awarded to address regional inequalities. We are leading impactful projects on domestic abuse and climate change. Find out more: bit.ly/3BVJYmY

#Innovation #SocialImpact #COLIF
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January 3, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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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
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December 19, 2024 at 11:56 AM
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The December LSSI Internal News & Opportunities bulletin is now available. Be sure to give it a read, several call deadlines are coming up in early Jan '25.

Includes details of 2 new events:

- IAA Showcase - 20/1/25
- A Conversation with Torsten Bell MP - 23/1/25

Don't miss it! bit.ly/3VISjAV
Leeds Social Sciences Institute - News and Opportunities December 2024
December 16, 2024 at 4:47 PM