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Society needs to change - let's change it together.
Right now, society is facing some big challenges. They are messy, complex and shaped by systems that have been there for decades. They’re not going away on their own.
At Leeds Institute for Societal Futures, we want this to change. We believe that engaging everyone in research is the best way to make a difference. We create the space for all of us to find solutions together, breaking down the barriers between research and real life. We bring together universities, communities, industries and policymakers to tackle complex challenges from all angles. We do this locally, nationally and globally.
We’re also equipping the next generation to do the same. Through our challenge-led education programmes, we train the leaders of the future to improve society not just by being experts, but by being collaborators, facilitators and changemakers as well.
Want to change things with us? Let’s get to work.
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September 2026 Newsletter
One year on from our launch, we're reflecting on the partnerships, ideas and action helping Leeds Institute for Societal Futures drive positive societal change. In this edition, we celebrate a year of ambitious collaboration, the development and launch of pioneering education and challenge-led innovation, while looking ahead to new opportunities to get involved. You'll also...
Shape Tomorrow Together returns with new opportunities for challenge-led collaboration
This autumn, Leeds Institute for Societal Futures will launch a new phase of Shape Tomorrow Together (STT), our framework for addressing complex societal challenges through collaborative research and innovation. The challenges facing society are too complex for any one organisation, discipline or sector to tackle alone. STT brings together researchers, communities, policymakers, industry partners and...
Why we need each other: why we put co-production at the heart of Leeds Institute for Societal Futures
We are delighted to have recently announced our first ever cohort of funded projects, developed under our support via our flagship co-production training programme and seed funding opportunity, Shape Tomorrow Together. As we prepare to also welcome our first cohort of students to our first ever Masters programme, our AI Ethics and Society, MSc, it...