Leeds Institute for Societal Futures has welcomed colleagues from Vanderbilt University, USA, to explore new opportunities for international collaboration on some of society's most pressing challenges. By bringing together expertise in public engagement, creativity, science and technology, the partnership aims to develop new research, education and community initiatives that deliver real-world impact. For organisations, policymakers...
PGRs Come Together for a Motivating Writing Retreat Dr Peter Hart, Lecturer in Inclusion, Childhood and Youth in the School of Education at University of Leeds and White Rose Doctoral Training Partnership (WRDTP) Pathway Director, recently hosted a day-long writing retreat for postgraduate researchers (PGRs). The event brought together 20 PGRs from the seven WRDTP...
Applications are now open for an ESRC White Rose Doctoral Training Partnership (WRDTP) Associated Studentship based at University of Leeds. Hosted by the ESRC Centre for Digital Futures at Work (Digit) in Leeds University Business School, this funded studentship offers an exciting opportunity to explore how digital technologies are reshaping work and employment. The project...
Professor Louise Waite (Director) and Professor Briony Thomas (Deputy Director, Research and Engagement) have been appointed as inaugural Fellows of the University of Leeds' new Civic Exchange in recognition of their leadership in bringing together researchers, communities, policymakers and organisations to tackle shared challenges. The Civic Exchange, launched this month, aims to strengthen collaboration between the University and regional partners, making it...
Leeds Institute for Societal Futures is launching a new series of collaborative workshops this May and June, bringing together colleagues from across the University of Leeds with partners from industry, civic organisations and community groups. The first sessions, taking place 12th and 14th May, focus on partnership building – using creative, coaching-led approaches to explore...
