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Leeds Arts and Humanities Research Institute @lahri.bsky.social · 1d

One of us is off to Birmingham to attend the Festival of the Hidden REF - exploring diverse research outputs and celebrating the hidden roles that make research happen! Looking forward to making some cross-institutional connections hidden-ref.org/the-festival...

The Festival of Hidden Ref - The Hidden REF

A festival for everyone involved in research The Festival of Hidden REF The Festival of Hidden REF takes place on 7 and 8 October 2025 at […]

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Leeds Arts and Humanities Research Institute @lahri.bsky.social · 6d

This month we welcome eight new Postdoctoral Visiting Fellows who have recently completed their PhD in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures. You can find out about the fascinating projects they'll be pursuing over the next twelve months on our website: lahri.leeds.ac.uk/visiting-fel...

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Leeds Arts and Humanities Research Institute @lahri.bsky.social · 15d

The breadth of research across our disciplines can be a bit mind boggling: learn how colour technology research from Dr Kaida Xiao has been used to improve inclusivity of facial recognition software: www.pacenterprise.co.uk/news-insight...

Driving Innovation in Colour Science: Professor Xiao's collaboration with TECNO - PACE

Dr. Xiao partners with TECNO to revolutionise smartphone cameras with a Multi-Skin Tone Colour Card, improving skin tone accuracy.

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Alex Bamji @alexbamji.bsky.social · 21d

Short-term post-doc for arts/humanities researchers! Do you love rare books, manuscripts, archives, art and/or objects? Would you like to explore one of our amazing Cultural Collections @universityofleeds.bsky.social for c. 6 weeks (longer part-time)? Find out more lahri.leeds.ac.uk/brotherton-f...

Brotherton Fellowship | Leeds Arts and Humanities Research Institute

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Leeds University Library Galleries @lulgalleries.bsky.social · 21d

Applications close 29 September. Find out what previous Fellows have gotten up to, and full details on how to apply, at the links above ^^

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Alex Bamji @alexbamji.bsky.social · 22d

Furniture history! Are you a postdoctoral researcher who'd like to explore and showcase an outstanding collection of 17th-20thC furniture history @universityofleeds.bsky.social by spending approx. 6 weeks (or longer part-time) in our Libraries? Find out more lahri.leeds.ac.uk/bedford-fell...

Bedford Fellowship | Leeds Arts and Humanities Research Institute

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Leeds Arts and Humanities Research Institute @lahri.bsky.social · 22d

In 2024 we allocated internal IAA funding to the brilliant Catherine Stones for her project exploring how objects can rebuild memory and connection for people with dementia. Such important work - Learn more /download the booklet (available in Urdu and Punjabi) www.inspirenorth.co.uk/our-services...

Dementia Support - Inspire North

We offer comprehensive dementia services across Leeds, Calderdale, Bradford, and Kirklees.

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Leeds Arts and Humanities Research Institute @lahri.bsky.social · 28d

Our director Alex Bamji spoke with Neil Buttery on The British Food History Podcast about a 400-year-old English book on cheese, now held by Cultural Collections at Leeds. The podcast explores cheese, health, regional varieties, and cheese haters!
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A Rare Early Modern Cheese Manuscript with Alex Bamji

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Leeds Arts and Humanities Research Institute @lahri.bsky.social · Sep 2

Applications now open for 4 short-term postdoctoral fellowships working with materials in Cultural Collections and Galleries @universityofleeds.bsky.social. Deadline 29 September 2025. Find out more about the Brotherton and Bedford Fellowships and how to apply here: lahri.leeds.ac.uk/opportunities/

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Leeds Arts and Humanities Research Institute @lahri.bsky.social · Aug 22

We're delighted to share that applications to our internal funding schemes for 2025-26 are now open, including LAHRI Network Grants, LAHRI Research Boost and The Sapling Fund. Find out more on our Sharepoint leeds365.sharepoint.com/sites/LAHRI/...

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Leeds Arts and Humanities Research Institute @lahri.bsky.social · Aug 12

Mind blown by words for hedgehog we in LAHRI hadn’t heard: hedgelet, hedgeling, haggy, urchin! A brilliant detail within wider work of the Dialect and Heritage project - key recent work funded by the internal Impact Accelerator Account for arts and humanities disciplines: dialectandheritage.org.uk

Home - The Dialect and Heritage Project

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Leeds Arts and Humanities Research Institute @lahri.bsky.social · Jul 28

Curious about the possibilities of 3D scanning and modelling in terms of communicating research? Do check out this cool event at our Digital Creativity and Cultures Hub here at UoLeeds

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3D Printing Cultural Heritage for Outreach and Dissemination

Dive into the world of 3D printing and cultural heritage - discover the magic behind the scenes!

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Leeds Arts and Humanities Research Institute @lahri.bsky.social · Jul 9

Day three of the #imc2025! We have a really exciting set of sessions coming up this afternoon - supported by LAHRI Boost - exploring Medieval Studies in Action: impact and arts and humanities, collaboration with heritage professionals, relevance and the media, 15th century impact, impact literacy:

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Leeds Arts and Humanities Research Institute @lahri.bsky.social · Jul 8

Oh my - International Medieval Congress 2025: day 2 is here! #IMC2025

Institute for Medieval Studies Leeds @leedsims.bsky.social · Jul 7

Things I learned today @imc-leeds.bsky.social #IMC2025 there were medieval lending libraries and book groups (from Sabrina Corbellini). And there were book reading participation certificates issued in Islamicate world (from Konrad Hirschler) #medievalsky

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Leeds Arts and Humanities Research Institute @lahri.bsky.social · Jun 19

👋 The Leeds Arts and Humanities Research Institute is delighted to have joined LinkedIn.

Please come and follow us for updates on interdisciplinary research across our faculty: www.linkedin.com/company/lahri/

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Leeds Arts and Humanities Research Institute | 274 followers on LinkedIn. Creating opportunities for collaborative, inclusive, interdisciplinary working for researchers at every career stage. | We&#39...

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Leeds Arts and Humanities Research Institute @lahri.bsky.social · Jun 10

One of us attended The Future of Practice Research symposium at Manchester Metropolitan University yesterday - deep diving into how or whether we should ‘capture’ practice research - and who for. It was great to meet the brilliant academics, librarians, research enablers helping forge slow change.

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Leeds Arts and Humanities Research Institute @lahri.bsky.social · Jun 6

Have you been listening to the Global Health Histories Podcast? This series, led by Professors Shane Doyle and Sanjoy Bhattacharya, provides the historical context behind today's health challenges. If you've yet to listen, you can catch up on the first three episodes.
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Global Health Histories podcast series | Directories | University of Leeds

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Leeds Arts and Humanities Research Institute @lahri.bsky.social · Jun 3

Highly recommend Sarah Roberts' exhibition SICK at the Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery: University of Leeds campus - a multi-sensory exploration of the artist's experiences as a young carer. Here until 19th July
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Sarah Roberts: SICK

Enter into an artistic exploration of environments of care in two parts by Leeds-based artist Sarah Roberts.

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Leeds Arts and Humanities Research Institute @lahri.bsky.social · May 22

Our colleagues on Project Create are running an online webinar on 10 June, 12-1pm, showcasing the social action campaign, Not so alone. lahri.leeds.ac.uk/events/proje...

Project Create Webinar: Not so alone | Leeds Arts and Humanities Research Institute

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Leeds Arts and Humanities Research Institute @lahri.bsky.social · May 22

What does family history mean to you? Why not take a look at @lauracking.bsky.social 'Loose Ends' project? It might inspire you to start a family history project of your own.
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A new take on family history? | Leeds Arts and Humanities Research Institute

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Leeds Arts and Humanities Research Institute @lahri.bsky.social · May 20

One of our number was lucky enough to participate last week in a thought provoking session on emotion and archives - part of the Developing Healthy Engagement project. Met brilliant artists, archivists, playwrights - must remember to post back the journal!

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Leeds Arts and Humanities Research Institute @lahri.bsky.social · May 16

What are your relationships with rivers? Why not read about the Sapling funded project, Riverkin led by @envleeds.bsky.social 's Josh Cohen, funded by LAHRI and the Cultural Institute to find out more.
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What are your relationships with rivers? | Leeds Arts and Humanities Research Institute

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Leeds Arts and Humanities Research Institute @lahri.bsky.social · May 9

This Friday, why not listen to @kingtekkers.bsky.social talking with @graemegooday.bsky.social about Physical Sciences on The Science of 1875 podcast. open.spotify.com/episode/5Dln...

1.8 - Physical Sciences with Graeme

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Leeds Arts and Humanities Research Institute @lahri.bsky.social · May 9

This was a superb day to be part of! Thanks for having us.

Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · Apr 30

😀 Colleagues from the Researcher Development & Culture Team @unileedsodpl.bsky.social are looking forward to a day of guest speakers, interactive workshops & networking at our inaugural Careers Day for Research Professionals at the University of Leeds on 7 May 2025. #ResearchProfessionalsCareers

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Leeds Arts and Humanities Research Institute @lahri.bsky.social · May 6

Have you booked your tickets yet? Why not take in @cgregoriou.bsky.social and George Rodosthenous' adaptation of Phylactis Aristokleous's POW memoirs. You can find out more about the project and when and where to catch it in our article.
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Theatrical Adaptation of POW Memoirs | Leeds Arts and Humanities Research Institute

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