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Showcasing the highlights from interdisciplinary research centres from across the University of Leeds.
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🌊 Day 8 of #COP30 focuses on oceans. Prof. Viktoria Spaiser explains why Earth System Tipping Points — like coral reef die-off — must be on the agenda. Watch her insights and hopes for COP30 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=gk0T...
#ClimateAction #GlobalTippingPoints
#ClimateAction #GlobalTippingPoints
November 17, 2025 at 1:54 PM
🌊 Day 8 of #COP30 focuses on oceans. Prof. Viktoria Spaiser explains why Earth System Tipping Points — like coral reef die-off — must be on the agenda. Watch her insights and hopes for COP30 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=gk0T...
#ClimateAction #GlobalTippingPoints
#ClimateAction #GlobalTippingPoints
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Do you work in the areas of magnetism and biomaterials?
The Magnetism in Biomaterials (MagInBio) Network offer awards of up to £1,000 to fund travel to conferences or seminars, with the purpose of communicating work related to their research interests.
The Magnetism in Biomaterials (MagInBio) Network offer awards of up to £1,000 to fund travel to conferences or seminars, with the purpose of communicating work related to their research interests.
November 17, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Do you work in the areas of magnetism and biomaterials?
The Magnetism in Biomaterials (MagInBio) Network offer awards of up to £1,000 to fund travel to conferences or seminars, with the purpose of communicating work related to their research interests.
The Magnetism in Biomaterials (MagInBio) Network offer awards of up to £1,000 to fund travel to conferences or seminars, with the purpose of communicating work related to their research interests.
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Day 8 of #COP30
The conference continues into week 2, with a focus on forests, oceans, biodiversity, SMEs, Indigenous peoples, local and traditional communities, children and youth - highlighting inclusive, grounded and nature-aligned climate solutions.
➡️ Stay tuned for more updates.
The conference continues into week 2, with a focus on forests, oceans, biodiversity, SMEs, Indigenous peoples, local and traditional communities, children and youth - highlighting inclusive, grounded and nature-aligned climate solutions.
➡️ Stay tuned for more updates.
November 17, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Day 8 of #COP30
The conference continues into week 2, with a focus on forests, oceans, biodiversity, SMEs, Indigenous peoples, local and traditional communities, children and youth - highlighting inclusive, grounded and nature-aligned climate solutions.
➡️ Stay tuned for more updates.
The conference continues into week 2, with a focus on forests, oceans, biodiversity, SMEs, Indigenous peoples, local and traditional communities, children and youth - highlighting inclusive, grounded and nature-aligned climate solutions.
➡️ Stay tuned for more updates.
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🌍Week One at COP30: Leeds delegate Jyoti Narsude shares her reflections. There’s progress on climate finance, forests & Indigenous rights, but pledges still fall short of Paris Agreement goals. The challenge - to turn progress into real implementation. Read more ➡️ climate.leeds.ac.uk/cop30-first-...
COP30: First Week Overview and Key Takeaways - Priestley Centre for Climate Futures
Leeds COP30 Delegate, Jyoti Narsude from the School of Geography, gives her thoughts on the first week of COP in Brazil... UNFCCC's COP30 began with hopes similar to those of previous COPs—finding eff...
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November 16, 2025 at 8:35 AM
🌍Week One at COP30: Leeds delegate Jyoti Narsude shares her reflections. There’s progress on climate finance, forests & Indigenous rights, but pledges still fall short of Paris Agreement goals. The challenge - to turn progress into real implementation. Read more ➡️ climate.leeds.ac.uk/cop30-first-...
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When you've got your interdisciplinary research project funded, how do you go about keeping everyone in the team on board?
Read some excellent advice from Prof Paul Vickers in this blog post from earlier this year 👇
Read some excellent advice from Prof Paul Vickers in this blog post from earlier this year 👇
Designing harmony into interdisciplinary teams
Sonic Intangibles is an interdisciplinary hub for innovation in sound and meaning which draws expertise from researchers across the…
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November 14, 2025 at 11:36 AM
When you've got your interdisciplinary research project funded, how do you go about keeping everyone in the team on board?
Read some excellent advice from Prof Paul Vickers in this blog post from earlier this year 👇
Read some excellent advice from Prof Paul Vickers in this blog post from earlier this year 👇
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Day 5 of #COP30 🌎 Part 1
Today’s aim: Systems transformation to support the global push to triple renewable energy, double energy efficiency, and transition away from fossil fuels in a just, orderly, and equitable manner.
Its a busy day for our delegates, with our members involved in six sessions!
Today’s aim: Systems transformation to support the global push to triple renewable energy, double energy efficiency, and transition away from fossil fuels in a just, orderly, and equitable manner.
Its a busy day for our delegates, with our members involved in six sessions!
November 14, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Day 5 of #COP30 🌎 Part 1
Today’s aim: Systems transformation to support the global push to triple renewable energy, double energy efficiency, and transition away from fossil fuels in a just, orderly, and equitable manner.
Its a busy day for our delegates, with our members involved in six sessions!
Today’s aim: Systems transformation to support the global push to triple renewable energy, double energy efficiency, and transition away from fossil fuels in a just, orderly, and equitable manner.
Its a busy day for our delegates, with our members involved in six sessions!
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Day 4 at #COP30 🌍
Ahead of today's side events our delegates are involved in, Ruth Smith has written a blog on how farmer-led research can drive just rural transitions.
🔗 Read here: climate.leeds.ac.uk/bridging-the...
#FoodSystems #ClimateAction #COP30
Ahead of today's side events our delegates are involved in, Ruth Smith has written a blog on how farmer-led research can drive just rural transitions.
🔗 Read here: climate.leeds.ac.uk/bridging-the...
#FoodSystems #ClimateAction #COP30
November 13, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Day 4 at #COP30 🌍
Ahead of today's side events our delegates are involved in, Ruth Smith has written a blog on how farmer-led research can drive just rural transitions.
🔗 Read here: climate.leeds.ac.uk/bridging-the...
#FoodSystems #ClimateAction #COP30
Ahead of today's side events our delegates are involved in, Ruth Smith has written a blog on how farmer-led research can drive just rural transitions.
🔗 Read here: climate.leeds.ac.uk/bridging-the...
#FoodSystems #ClimateAction #COP30
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Trying to keep up with everything going on at #COP30?
Follow @priestleycentre.bsky.social for daily updates on how @universityofleeds.bsky.social researchers are contributing, as well as lots of insights from the latest in climate research 👇
Follow @priestleycentre.bsky.social for daily updates on how @universityofleeds.bsky.social researchers are contributing, as well as lots of insights from the latest in climate research 👇
Day 4 of #COP30
The conference continues to focus on equity and moral responsibility in climate governance, and Leeds’ contributions to food systems transformation and youth engagement take a spotlight.
➡️ Stay tuned for more updates.
#FoodSystems #ClimateAction #UniversityOfLeeds
The conference continues to focus on equity and moral responsibility in climate governance, and Leeds’ contributions to food systems transformation and youth engagement take a spotlight.
➡️ Stay tuned for more updates.
#FoodSystems #ClimateAction #UniversityOfLeeds
November 13, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Trying to keep up with everything going on at #COP30?
Follow @priestleycentre.bsky.social for daily updates on how @universityofleeds.bsky.social researchers are contributing, as well as lots of insights from the latest in climate research 👇
Follow @priestleycentre.bsky.social for daily updates on how @universityofleeds.bsky.social researchers are contributing, as well as lots of insights from the latest in climate research 👇
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Day 4 of #COP30
The conference continues to focus on equity and moral responsibility in climate governance, and Leeds’ contributions to food systems transformation and youth engagement take a spotlight.
➡️ Stay tuned for more updates.
#FoodSystems #ClimateAction #UniversityOfLeeds
The conference continues to focus on equity and moral responsibility in climate governance, and Leeds’ contributions to food systems transformation and youth engagement take a spotlight.
➡️ Stay tuned for more updates.
#FoodSystems #ClimateAction #UniversityOfLeeds
November 13, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Day 4 of #COP30
The conference continues to focus on equity and moral responsibility in climate governance, and Leeds’ contributions to food systems transformation and youth engagement take a spotlight.
➡️ Stay tuned for more updates.
#FoodSystems #ClimateAction #UniversityOfLeeds
The conference continues to focus on equity and moral responsibility in climate governance, and Leeds’ contributions to food systems transformation and youth engagement take a spotlight.
➡️ Stay tuned for more updates.
#FoodSystems #ClimateAction #UniversityOfLeeds
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LSSI has evolved into Leeds Institute for Societal Futures!
At the end of this year, the LSSI website will go offline. Please bookmark our new home: societal.leeds.ac.uk for updates on research, education, and impact.
@universityofleeds.bsky.social #Leeds #SocietalFutures #society
At the end of this year, the LSSI website will go offline. Please bookmark our new home: societal.leeds.ac.uk for updates on research, education, and impact.
@universityofleeds.bsky.social #Leeds #SocietalFutures #society
November 13, 2025 at 9:34 AM
LSSI has evolved into Leeds Institute for Societal Futures!
At the end of this year, the LSSI website will go offline. Please bookmark our new home: societal.leeds.ac.uk for updates on research, education, and impact.
@universityofleeds.bsky.social #Leeds #SocietalFutures #society
At the end of this year, the LSSI website will go offline. Please bookmark our new home: societal.leeds.ac.uk for updates on research, education, and impact.
@universityofleeds.bsky.social #Leeds #SocietalFutures #society
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Day 3 at #COP30 🌍
Focus: equity and moral responsibility in climate governance.
We spoke with Leeds delegate Sajid Siraj on trade-offs in climate decision-making and his hopes for COP30.
🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/F0409G4ck8c
#DecisionSciences
Focus: equity and moral responsibility in climate governance.
We spoke with Leeds delegate Sajid Siraj on trade-offs in climate decision-making and his hopes for COP30.
🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/F0409G4ck8c
#DecisionSciences
Climate trade-offs at COP30 | Meet Leeds delegate Sajid Siraj, the decision-making expert
YouTube video by Priestley Centre for Climate Futures
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November 12, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Day 3 at #COP30 🌍
Focus: equity and moral responsibility in climate governance.
We spoke with Leeds delegate Sajid Siraj on trade-offs in climate decision-making and his hopes for COP30.
🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/F0409G4ck8c
#DecisionSciences
Focus: equity and moral responsibility in climate governance.
We spoke with Leeds delegate Sajid Siraj on trade-offs in climate decision-making and his hopes for COP30.
🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/F0409G4ck8c
#DecisionSciences
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Day 3 at #COP30 🌍
Focus: equity and moral responsibility in climate governance.
Our Leeds delegate speaking today is Matthaeus Menezes Assef. Matthaeus is on the panel discussing financial architecture reforms to keep under 1.5°C.
📍 Room 7 | 11:30 Brazil time
➡️ Stay tuned for more updates!
Focus: equity and moral responsibility in climate governance.
Our Leeds delegate speaking today is Matthaeus Menezes Assef. Matthaeus is on the panel discussing financial architecture reforms to keep under 1.5°C.
📍 Room 7 | 11:30 Brazil time
➡️ Stay tuned for more updates!
November 12, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Day 3 at #COP30 🌍
Focus: equity and moral responsibility in climate governance.
Our Leeds delegate speaking today is Matthaeus Menezes Assef. Matthaeus is on the panel discussing financial architecture reforms to keep under 1.5°C.
📍 Room 7 | 11:30 Brazil time
➡️ Stay tuned for more updates!
Focus: equity and moral responsibility in climate governance.
Our Leeds delegate speaking today is Matthaeus Menezes Assef. Matthaeus is on the panel discussing financial architecture reforms to keep under 1.5°C.
📍 Room 7 | 11:30 Brazil time
➡️ Stay tuned for more updates!
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We're looking forward to tomorrow's COP30 event on farmer-led research for climate-resilient food systems.
Our director Piers Forster will speak on Leeds’ role in food systems transformation, & the panel will discuss a project led by Clim-Eat & Leeds delegate Ruth Smith
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Our director Piers Forster will speak on Leeds’ role in food systems transformation, & the panel will discuss a project led by Clim-Eat & Leeds delegate Ruth Smith
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November 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM
We're looking forward to tomorrow's COP30 event on farmer-led research for climate-resilient food systems.
Our director Piers Forster will speak on Leeds’ role in food systems transformation, & the panel will discuss a project led by Clim-Eat & Leeds delegate Ruth Smith
clim-eat.org/new-project-...
Our director Piers Forster will speak on Leeds’ role in food systems transformation, & the panel will discuss a project led by Clim-Eat & Leeds delegate Ruth Smith
clim-eat.org/new-project-...
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Professor Piers Forster, Director of the Priestley Centre, spoke in the plenary session at Earth Information Day at #COP30 yesterday - if you missed it, you can watch it here! unfccc.int/event/earth-...
November 11, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Professor Piers Forster, Director of the Priestley Centre, spoke in the plenary session at Earth Information Day at #COP30 yesterday - if you missed it, you can watch it here! unfccc.int/event/earth-...
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Reliable global data is essential in tackling some of the most pressing issues we face today, but too often this is gathered with little consideration around fair access.
Here the SYNERGIA research team shares how they’re making data available & accessible for communities in South Africa & the UK 👇
Here the SYNERGIA research team shares how they’re making data available & accessible for communities in South Africa & the UK 👇
Working together for cleaner air and better health
Reliable global data is essential in tackling some of the most pressing social and environmental issues we face today, but too often this…
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November 11, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Reliable global data is essential in tackling some of the most pressing issues we face today, but too often this is gathered with little consideration around fair access.
Here the SYNERGIA research team shares how they’re making data available & accessible for communities in South Africa & the UK 👇
Here the SYNERGIA research team shares how they’re making data available & accessible for communities in South Africa & the UK 👇
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Key topics discussed in #COP30 today include technology & bioeconomy. Integral to these discussions is this year's Climate Technology Progress Report.
We spoke with one of its contributors, Priestley member Daya Pandey, to learn why this report is so important
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We spoke with one of its contributors, Priestley member Daya Pandey, to learn why this report is so important
climate.leeds.ac.uk/daya-pandey-...
November 11, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Key topics discussed in #COP30 today include technology & bioeconomy. Integral to these discussions is this year's Climate Technology Progress Report.
We spoke with one of its contributors, Priestley member Daya Pandey, to learn why this report is so important
climate.leeds.ac.uk/daya-pandey-...
We spoke with one of its contributors, Priestley member Daya Pandey, to learn why this report is so important
climate.leeds.ac.uk/daya-pandey-...
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In their latest webinar, @chorusurban.bsky.social is bringing together researchers, stakeholders and policymakers to respond to the rising crisis in Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs).
📅 Thu, 13 Nov
⏲️ 10am-11am
💻 Online
Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/17dbc8...
📅 Thu, 13 Nov
⏲️ 10am-11am
💻 Online
Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/17dbc8...
November 11, 2025 at 2:40 PM
In their latest webinar, @chorusurban.bsky.social is bringing together researchers, stakeholders and policymakers to respond to the rising crisis in Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs).
📅 Thu, 13 Nov
⏲️ 10am-11am
💻 Online
Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/17dbc8...
📅 Thu, 13 Nov
⏲️ 10am-11am
💻 Online
Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/17dbc8...
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More than a quarter of five-year-olds in England have tooth decay, according to a report from the Child of The North.
It reveals that children living in the North of England continue to have poorer oral health, with tooth decay remaining the most common oral disease in children and young people.
It reveals that children living in the North of England continue to have poorer oral health, with tooth decay remaining the most common oral disease in children and young people.
November 11, 2025 at 12:24 PM
More than a quarter of five-year-olds in England have tooth decay, according to a report from the Child of The North.
It reveals that children living in the North of England continue to have poorer oral health, with tooth decay remaining the most common oral disease in children and young people.
It reveals that children living in the North of England continue to have poorer oral health, with tooth decay remaining the most common oral disease in children and young people.
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Day 2 at #COP30 🌍
Focus remains on building climate readiness and resilience across all systems and regions.
Our Leeds delegate speaking today is Prof. Steve Arnold in a session on black carbon & methane impacts in the Arctic.
📍 Cryosphere Pavilion, 14.00 Brazil time
➡️ Stay tuned for updates!
Focus remains on building climate readiness and resilience across all systems and regions.
Our Leeds delegate speaking today is Prof. Steve Arnold in a session on black carbon & methane impacts in the Arctic.
📍 Cryosphere Pavilion, 14.00 Brazil time
➡️ Stay tuned for updates!
November 11, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Day 2 at #COP30 🌍
Focus remains on building climate readiness and resilience across all systems and regions.
Our Leeds delegate speaking today is Prof. Steve Arnold in a session on black carbon & methane impacts in the Arctic.
📍 Cryosphere Pavilion, 14.00 Brazil time
➡️ Stay tuned for updates!
Focus remains on building climate readiness and resilience across all systems and regions.
Our Leeds delegate speaking today is Prof. Steve Arnold in a session on black carbon & methane impacts in the Arctic.
📍 Cryosphere Pavilion, 14.00 Brazil time
➡️ Stay tuned for updates!
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Congratulations to Horizons Platform and Global Crucible participant Prof Philippe Gradidge ahead of his inaugural professorial lecture tomorrow!
For more information on how to attend or watch, please visit the Wits website: www.wits.ac.za/events-archi...
For more information on how to attend or watch, please visit the Wits website: www.wits.ac.za/events-archi...
November 11, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Congratulations to Horizons Platform and Global Crucible participant Prof Philippe Gradidge ahead of his inaugural professorial lecture tomorrow!
For more information on how to attend or watch, please visit the Wits website: www.wits.ac.za/events-archi...
For more information on how to attend or watch, please visit the Wits website: www.wits.ac.za/events-archi...
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🌍 Today marks the first day of #COP30 in Belém, Brazil.
A delegation from the @universityofleeds.bsky.social will host and contribute to a range of events at the global climate conference, playing an active role in key discussions.
Find out more ➡️ climate.leeds.ac.uk/leeds-at-cop...
A delegation from the @universityofleeds.bsky.social will host and contribute to a range of events at the global climate conference, playing an active role in key discussions.
Find out more ➡️ climate.leeds.ac.uk/leeds-at-cop...
November 10, 2025 at 1:01 PM
🌍 Today marks the first day of #COP30 in Belém, Brazil.
A delegation from the @universityofleeds.bsky.social will host and contribute to a range of events at the global climate conference, playing an active role in key discussions.
Find out more ➡️ climate.leeds.ac.uk/leeds-at-cop...
A delegation from the @universityofleeds.bsky.social will host and contribute to a range of events at the global climate conference, playing an active role in key discussions.
Find out more ➡️ climate.leeds.ac.uk/leeds-at-cop...
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It is day one of #COP30. 🌎
World leaders are now gathered in Belem, Brazil, and amongst them are 18 members of the University of Leeds.
Piers, our director, will be chairing a panel and then delivering a presentation to global leaders on observations related to global climate change for Earth Day.
World leaders are now gathered in Belem, Brazil, and amongst them are 18 members of the University of Leeds.
Piers, our director, will be chairing a panel and then delivering a presentation to global leaders on observations related to global climate change for Earth Day.
November 10, 2025 at 11:29 AM
It is day one of #COP30. 🌎
World leaders are now gathered in Belem, Brazil, and amongst them are 18 members of the University of Leeds.
Piers, our director, will be chairing a panel and then delivering a presentation to global leaders on observations related to global climate change for Earth Day.
World leaders are now gathered in Belem, Brazil, and amongst them are 18 members of the University of Leeds.
Piers, our director, will be chairing a panel and then delivering a presentation to global leaders on observations related to global climate change for Earth Day.
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Are you an early career researcher working in healthy buildings?
The Healthy Buildings Network at @universityofleeds.bsky.social have launched a small-grant call for ECRs, looking to support small-scale impact activities, such as seminars, workshops or hackathons.
Take a look for more information 👇
The Healthy Buildings Network at @universityofleeds.bsky.social have launched a small-grant call for ECRs, looking to support small-scale impact activities, such as seminars, workshops or hackathons.
Take a look for more information 👇
#ecrfunding #healthybuildings #interdisciplinaryresearch #universityofleeds #sustainability #researchopportunities | Marco-Felipe King
Calling all Early-Career Researchers at the University of Leeds!
As one of the leads for the Horizons Institute Healthy Buildings Network (check us out at https://lnkd.in/daJgB87Q), I'm happy to laun...
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November 10, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Are you an early career researcher working in healthy buildings?
The Healthy Buildings Network at @universityofleeds.bsky.social have launched a small-grant call for ECRs, looking to support small-scale impact activities, such as seminars, workshops or hackathons.
Take a look for more information 👇
The Healthy Buildings Network at @universityofleeds.bsky.social have launched a small-grant call for ECRs, looking to support small-scale impact activities, such as seminars, workshops or hackathons.
Take a look for more information 👇
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Our latest policy brief sets out guidance for local authorities to develop their data use to enable targeted investments as part of the government's Early Years strategy for England: ‘Giving every child the best start in life’
Read the full brief ➡️ www.leeds.ac.uk/policy-leeds...
Read the full brief ➡️ www.leeds.ac.uk/policy-leeds...
Delivering the Best Start in Life strategy: Planning and data for local context
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 ...
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November 10, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Our latest policy brief sets out guidance for local authorities to develop their data use to enable targeted investments as part of the government's Early Years strategy for England: ‘Giving every child the best start in life’
Read the full brief ➡️ www.leeds.ac.uk/policy-leeds...
Read the full brief ➡️ www.leeds.ac.uk/policy-leeds...