Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being tested and adopted at pace across practically every industry, reshaping the world around us. But behind the hype and disruption of this technological revolution, there are still many serious questions surrounding the ethics of AI and how we, as a society, want it to function. The new MSc in AI,...
A group of Brownies have been inspired to consider careers in engineering after visiting campus to discover robotics, 3D printing labs, and carnival costumes – and earn their Inventors badge. Eighteen Brownies aged between seven and ten years old visited the University to see the manufacturing, robotics and 3D printing labs in the School of Mechanical...
Leeds Institute for Societal Futures has seed funding available for teams of academics, industry, civic and community partners to co-produce projects and develop new communities. All projects should be aimed at tackling any of the following four societal challenges below. These are: To distribute this funding, we’re running a series of workshops that will bring...
The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) has opened the 2026 call for its Postdoctoral Fellowship (PDF) Scheme. This scheme supports researchers in the immediate postdoctoral stage, helping them build their careers by developing publications, networks, and research and professional skills. Applicants can apply to hold their Fellowship at the University of Leeds. Fellowships are...
Learn About Our New AI Ethics and Society MSc Artificial Intelligence is reshaping every part of society – from healthcare and creative industries to public services, democracy and the information we trust. But with opportunity comes complex ethical, social and technical questions. Launching in September 2026, the AI Ethics and Society MSc will equip future...