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Sociology and Social Policy at the University of Leeds
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Studying societies at Leeds since 1946. We are home to research specialisms including gender, disability studies, racism and ethnicity, family and life course, health technologies and social and political thought.

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We are delighted to announce that the third lecture in this year's Inaugural Lecture Series will be given by Prof Alex Nicholson with 'Valuable legal education and aspiring human lawyers: a manifesto'.

📅 4 Dec
⏰ 5-6PM
📍 Liberty Building Moot Court

More info and tickets 👇
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"Valuable legal education and aspiring human lawyers: a manifesto" - A Faculty Inaugural Lecture by Prof. Alex Nicholson – Liberty Building (Moot Court) LT (1.28), University of Leeds, Thu 4 Dec 2025 ...
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November 10, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Check out our recent interview with Dr Jessica Martin following the release of her powerful new book 'Feminisms and Domesticity in Times of Crisis: The Rise of the Austerity Celebrity'.

In this interview, Jess dives into her research, inspirations, and what’s next 🌟

📖 https://ow.ly/bxRC50XnQnV
Feminism in Times of Crisis: Dr Jessica Martin releases a new book
Dr Jessica Martin has recently published a book that seeks to explore gender inequalities, the rise of media driven feminism, and how public figures have shaped a new kind of 'austerity celebrity'.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Did you know that as part of the White Rose Doctoral Training Partnership (WRDTP) any social science Postdoctoral Researchers at the University of Leeds can attend WRDTP training events? For full details of this year's training programme, please visit wrdtp.ac.uk/training/ - please spread the word!
October 2, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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🚨 New MSc: AI Ethics & Society

🤖💻AI is reshaping our world - but who decides how it's used?

📲Tackle real-world challenges & develop expertise in ethical, responsible AI. Designed for thinkers, changemakers & tech-aware professionals.

Apply now for Oct 2026 start👉 bit.ly/3VTE8J5
#ethicalAI #MSc
October 6, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Research Spotlight Series - Dr Miro Griffiths 📹

Episode two of our Research Spotlight Series features Dr Miro Griffiths discussing young voices in disability activism.

🔗 Listen to the episode: youtu.be/ksMzYOODyvc?...

#DisabilityStudies @cdsleeds.bsky.social
Miro Griffiths
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November 5, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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🎓 Apply now for ESRC White Rose DTP PhD studentships commencing Oct 26 @universityofleeds.bsky.social

Application deadline: 21 Jan 2026
Open to UK & international applicants.
Funding includes fees + stipend.
Specialist awards available.
👉 Further info: bit.ly/471gXBM

#Funding #PhD #Studentships
October 9, 2025 at 10:12 AM
The Journal of Work, Employment and Society is inviting research submissions for a special issue co-edited by Prof. Kim Allen.

Open for:
📖 Research articles
📚 Book Reviews
🎓 PhD showcases
📰 On the Front Line articles
⏱️ Submission Deadline: 27 February 2026 @ 17:00

https://ow.ly/muVl50XkflV
Call for Papers: the Journal of Work, Employment and Society.
A special issue of Work, Employment and Society is welcoming paper submissions.
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October 30, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Food at M&S

Students currently completing the new for this semester 'Food and Society' module visited the Marks and Spencer Archive to learn about the history of food at M&S.

An extremely insightful trip!

📸Picture taken during the visit
October 24, 2025 at 10:01 AM
'Race and Rebellion' with Dr Abdullah

Join Dr Abdullah to discuss the profound influence of West African movements on the enslaved Muslims of the New World.

#BlackHistoryMonth
October 23, 2025 at 3:30 PM
New MA module launching in Semester Two! 🎓
Dr Megan Robertson has developed a new module for our MA Gender Studies programme: 'Gender, Race, and Colonialism: Theory, Activism and Utopian Futures'. A fantastic new opportunity for our MA students! 📚
🔗 Learn more: https://ow.ly/nMHu50XgPTW
Black History Month: New Module in MA Gender Studies
Dr Megan Robertson has developed a module now being offered as part of the MA Gender Studies at the University of Leeds.
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October 23, 2025 at 11:50 AM
📢 Big news!

Prof. Kim Allen, Dr. Lilith Brouwers & Prof. Kate Hardy have won a grant for project 'Student Work is Work', supporting student workers with TUC & Young Women’s Trust.
Building real impact. 👏

Read more: https://ow.ly/Vnji50Xfrbg
#StudentRights #LeedsResearch
Leeds academics win research grant to support student workers
Prof. Kim Allen and Dr Lilith Brouwers from the School of Sociology and Social Policy are part of a research team that have won a grant to address the gap in support for student workers.
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October 21, 2025 at 10:15 AM
How is academic work from our School addressing hunger, food security, and sustainable agriculture?

📝Find out in our latest article featuring:
✅New module content
✅Ongoing research projects
✅Podcast appearances

Check it out: https://ow.ly/VO2350Xcf4W

#FeedingtheNation #WFD2025 #WorldFoodDay
SSP celebrates World Food Day 2025
How is academic work from the School of Sociology and Social Policy addressing hunger, food security, and sustainable agriculture?
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October 16, 2025 at 1:10 PM
🌍World Food Day 2025 #FoodforAll

📹 Listen as Dr Roxana Barbulescu & Dr Bethany Robertson discuss the ESRC funded project 'Feeding the Nation' which explores the vital role of seasonal workers and farming in supporting our food system ⬇️
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Roxana Barbulescu & Bethany Robertson-Feeding the nation-seasonal migrant workers and food security
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October 16, 2025 at 10:05 AM
This week we are celebrating Ayu Kusumastuti who has successfully passed her PhD viva.

PhD titled: Transnational Female Migrants’ Political Participation and Gendered Labour in Homeland Elections: Indonesian Domestic Workers in Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong.

Congratulations Ayu! 🎉
October 15, 2025 at 12:30 PM
The Society of Latin American Studies Conference returns to Leeds, 09-10 April 2026!
Theme: Memory Studies and Social Justice 💡
Proposals for papers, panels, roundtables & more are invited
300 word abstract due 27 October 2025 📝
🔗 Find out more & submit your abstract: https://ow.ly/3kzQ50X8Zjo
The Society of Latin American Studies Conference returns to Leeds! Proposals invited
On 9 and 10 April, 2026, Leeds will be hosting the annual conference of the Society of Latin American Studies (SLAS), marking a return to the city for the first time since 2009.
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October 13, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Building Careers by Overcoming Barriers 🚫

‘Generation Delta’ by the University of Leeds empowers Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic students with training & career support.

Proud to see our PhD student Iman Federico-Awi featured in this spotlight article!

🔗 Read more: https://ow.ly/Pj3450X8YG9
Building careers by overcoming barriers
Almost 500 women have benefitted from a University of Leeds-run project to boost the careers of Black, Asian and minority ethnic students.
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October 10, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Congratulations Bingchun Hu on successfully passing her PhD viva! 🎉

PhD title: The Role of Social Media in Factory Workers’ Rural–Urban Migration Trajectories in China.
October 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Reflecting on the 2025 CDS International Postgraduate Conference - 'Disability within Environments' 🌍

Postgraduate representatives Johanna Knebel & Ruby Goodley have shared their conference experience.
Read more: https://ow.ly/McMZ50X8wvp
Centre for Disability Studies at the University of Leeds
October 9, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Book Release! 🔖
Dr Jessica Martin has published 'Feminisms and Domesticity in Times of Crisis', via Bloomsbury Academic

The book explores gender inequality, media driven feminism, and a new kind of 'austerity celebrity'

Congratulations Jess! 📖

Check it out here: https://ow.ly/izBc50X8jc5
October 8, 2025 at 10:01 AM
The 'Feeding the Nation' project was led by our Dr Roxana Barbulescu and Dr Bethany Robertson.

Learn more about the project, including outcomes and impacts:

researchatleeds.leeds.ac.uk/seasonal-mig...

#SeasonalMigration #ResearchandInnovation
Seasonal migrant workers and food security | Research and innovation at Leeds
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October 8, 2025 at 8:20 AM
We were thrilled to welcome Dr @manishaananthara.bsky.social as our guest speaker for #WelcomeWeek!

Manisha delivered a powerful talk on climate coloniality and why sociology matters in the #ClimateCrisis.

Huge thanks for sharing your insight and inspiration! 🌍

📖 Read more: tinyurl.com/2p9r6mbh
Dr Manisha Anantharaman gives the School’s 2025 Annual Welcome Lecture
Dr Manisha Anantharaman (Assistant Professor of Sociology at Sciences Po, Paris) delivers the welcome week lecture to our new cohort of Foundation Year, Level One and Taught Postgraduate students.
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October 7, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Want to present at the 2026 Leeds Disability Studies Conference?

✅ Submissions are open for papers that engage with, challenge or provoke the principles & practice of Disability Studies - within or beyond the discipline.

‼️Abstract deadline: 12 Nov.

More info: https://ow.ly/OQ8Q50X5yKR

#CDS26
October 3, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Is there life after the PhD?

Our Dr. Aminath Nisha Zadhy joins Dr. Saskia Bonjour (University of Amsterdam) and GenSeM in an online discussion about:

🎓 Career paths
🏛️ Academic career trajectories
💡 Advice on navigating the post-PhD academic job market

Sign up: https://ow.ly/aLrM50X4R3i
October 2, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Research Spotlight Series - Dr Megan Robertson 🎤

In episode one of our Research Spotlight Series, Megan discusses her research on how queer Black artists in South Africa are using performance to challenge exclusion and imagine new futures.

Listen here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeUN...
Megan Robertson
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October 1, 2025 at 12:04 PM