Alex Batesmith, Associate Professor in Legal Professions at the School of Law, at the University of Leeds, discusses his work with the Bar Diversity Hub and its role in creating a more equal and accessible pathway into the Bar of England and Wales. Aligned with the Leeds Institute for Societal Futures’ mission to address societal challenges through research,...
When researchers, communities, businesses, policymakers and practitioners come together, big changes can happen. Sometimes, all that is needed is the opportunity to turn an idea into action. Shape Tomorrow Together is designed to do exactly that. Shape Tomorrow Together is our flagship live co-production programme. Through a series of coaching-led workshops, participants come together to...
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...
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...
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...