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Leeds Institute for Societal Futures
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Society needs to change - let's change it together.
Visit: https://societal.leeds.ac.uk/
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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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February 4, 2026 at 4:47 PM
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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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January 30, 2026 at 2:23 PM
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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
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January 29, 2026 at 10:25 AM
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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
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January 15, 2026 at 9:17 AM
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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
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January 12, 2026 at 11:46 AM
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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
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January 6, 2026 at 11:23 AM
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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
January 5, 2026 at 10:26 AM
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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
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December 16, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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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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🎓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
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December 2, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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📢 Online workshop - Intro to AI ethics - for all @universityofleeds.bsky.social staff, developed in collaboration with OD&PL.

🗓️10/12/25
⏲️14:00-15:30
🔗https://bit.ly/4puTPDj

Explore bias, sustainability & cognitive deskilling vs assistance. Taking a practical approach using real-world case studies.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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Join our virtual PG Open Day on 29 Nov! bit.ly/48qh4rp
Discover why Leeds grads are a top choice for graduate employers.

Explore our AI Ethics & Society MSc - challenge-led, interdisciplinary, and open to tech & non-tech backgrounds. Book now: bit.ly/3VTE8J5
#PG #AIEthics #Society #Leeds
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November 19, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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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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📢 ESRC Impact Acceleration Account funding call is open!
🗓️ Deadline: 26 Nov 2025

Explore how our funding streams can boost the impact of your research.

💻 Visit our SharePoint site for guidance, application forms, & inspiring case studies: bit.ly/47HyZt4

#ResearchImpact #Funding #Opportunity
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November 7, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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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
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November 4, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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🚨The Festival of Social Science is running until 8 Nov. There's a Leeds hosted online event this evening 'Safeguarding Tabletop Gaming Spaces', and 2 #LeedsLightNight installations Wed/Thur evenings - amongst many more @universityofleeds.bsky.social 🏮💡🌟

To find out more visit🔗 bit.ly/3WCWuOK
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October 21, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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Division is a choice. How do we choose connection instead?

Polarisation is rising, trust is fading. At Leeds Institute for Societal Futures, we’re building a future of open conversation, shared truths, and democratic values.
Join us: societal.leeds.ac.uk

#Leeds #Polarisation #Trust #SocialCohesion
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October 20, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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🎉Leeds is joining the Festival of Social Science - a UK-wide celebration of research about people & society!🧑‍🔧👩‍⚕️👷‍♀️🧑‍🍼

Explore “Our Working Lives” and other topics through 300+ free events, incl. 7 in Leeds & 2 Light Night installations.🏮

🗓️18 Oct - 8 Nov

🔗 bit.ly/3WCWuOK
#ESRCFestival #events #Society
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October 14, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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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
Students studying
October 9, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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🫵 We believe that engaging everyone in research is the best way to make a difference. We want to hear what YOU think is the most urgent problem we need to fix.

Click the link to add your thoughts to our online boards - one for each challenge area bit.ly/48PW6Um

#GetInvolved #society #collaborate
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October 7, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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🚨 New MSc: AI Ethics & Society

🤖💻AI is reshaping our world - but who decides how it's used?

📲Tackle real-world challenges & develop expertise in ethical, responsible AI. Designed for thinkers, changemakers & tech-aware professionals.

Apply now for Oct 2026 start👉 bit.ly/3VTE8J5
#ethicalAI #MSc
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October 6, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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Did you know that as part of the White Rose Doctoral Training Partnership (WRDTP) any social science Postdoctoral Researchers at the University of Leeds can attend WRDTP training events? For full details of this year's training programme, please visit wrdtp.ac.uk/training/ - please spread the word!
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October 2, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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🎥 Watch our vision unfold: bit.ly/48HjuTV

Professors Louise Waite & Hai-Sui Yu launch the Leeds Institute for Societal Futures - where changemakers tackle injustice, division & ethical dilemmas head-on.

#Leeds #InstituteForSocietalFutures #LISF #Education #Research

@universityofleeds.bsky.social
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October 1, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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💥 Today is the day 💥

🎉 Join us at our Leeds Institute for Societal Futures launch event - we want to know what YOU think are the biggest challenges to address in our 4 challenge areas.

🕒 3–5pm | 📍Great Hall, University of Leeds

🎫 Register bit.ly/46dcU54

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September 29, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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At Leeds Institute for Societal Futures - we have four challenge areas.

🎯 Migration, mobility and belonging.
What if migration wasn't a problem to solve, but an opportunity to embrace?

🔗 societal.leeds.ac.uk

#Leeds #InstituteForSocietalFutures #LISF #Migration #Belonging
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September 26, 2025 at 8:44 AM