New areas of research informing West Yorks policy, study puts citizens at the heart of Urban Planning, YPERN bridging gap between academia…

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Policy partners join forces to drive Safer Streets mission, Leeds expert evaluates domestic abuse court pilot, landmark event shapes global…

Our recent paper demonstrates how common research methods can lead us to overestimate how much attitudes actually drive actions.

Professor Mark Mon-Williams discusses inequalities faced by young people in disadvantaged communities

"The Detective Work of Evaluation: Notes from the Field": Faculty Inaugural Lecture by Prof. Ana Manzano – Liberty Building (Moot Court) LT (1.28), University of Leeds, Wed 4 Feb 2026 - We are delight...

Join us for the launch of the CHILI Seminar Series, bringing together experts exploring children’s learning environments and their health!

As the review of the BBC’s governance kicks off, a Leeds researcher argues that values of universality, diversity and independence must be kept at the heart of reforms.

Erin Dysart and Louise Tracey reflect on a list of evidence-based parenting and home learning interventions as part of a government…

The Management Board of the European Environment Agency (EEA) designated yesterday the EU scientific experts that will be members of the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change for its se...

White paper calls for action on UK robotics, refreshed Leeds City Council Areas of Research Interest published, Child of The North…

The refreshed Leeds City Council Areas of Research Interest for 2025–2026 align with the city’s new shared vision, the Leeds Ambitions

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The government's Early Years strategy for England 'Giving every child the best start in life' outlines Local Authority funding to ensure children are ready to start school. This policy brief sets out ...

Leeds delegation prepares for COP30, report warns of ‘national emergency’ over SEND crisis, air quality expert gives evidence at Covid-19…

COP30 in Belém, Brazil is one week away. But what does the conference mean for the Global South? Professor Simon Manda explores how the…

Join researchers from the ‘Rethinking Young Women's Working Lives’ project to learn about young women's earliest experiences of work

This webinar shares findings from the ‘Policing, Vulnerabilities and Domestic Abuse: Victims, Perpetrators, Interventions’ research project.

The independent public inquiry to examine the Covid-19 pandemic in the UK

The special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system, already known to be in deep trouble, now faces ‘a worsening crisis’ which, say experts, puts the UK on the brink of a national emergency.

The ability to improve air quality in your home depends less on personal behaviour and more on who owns the building.

Professor Richard Beardsworth continues his analysis of expectations for COP30 in Belém, as he navigates leadership between two realms, one…

E-cargo bikes have gained academic and policy interest for their potential to replace car trips in cities. Like bicycles, they require pedaling, produ…

This webinar will examine projects about how police and partner agencies are preparing for, responding to, and adapting to climate change.

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Toolkits aim to improve child health and wellbeing, new institute to deliver societal change, funding for Yorkshire community projects, how…

The independent public inquiry to examine the Covid-19 pandemic in the UK