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...
Our first seed funding call has now closed. We were delighted by the response, with funded projects helping to build new partnerships between researchers and organisations beyond the University to create positive societal impact. We look forward to launching a further round of funding in 2027. The information below was originally shared ahead of the...
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...
The University of Leeds has been awarded three prestigious, fully funded ESRC White Rose Doctoral Training Partnership (WRDTP) Collaborative Studentships, supporting innovative, challenge‑led research in partnership with key organisations across the public and third sectors. These studentships offer exceptional opportunities for doctoral researchers to work collaboratively on projects with real‑world impact. Interested applicants are encouraged...