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Showcasing the highlights from interdisciplinary research centres from across the University of Leeds.
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Next week we're hosting our final in-person Global Crucible lab, in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The in-person part of the programme is always an exciting opportunity to spark ideas and make connections.
Last year, we captured this for participants to share their thoughts - take a look 👇
The in-person part of the programme is always an exciting opportunity to spark ideas and make connections.
Last year, we captured this for participants to share their thoughts - take a look 👇
Crucible Programme Diary Room
YouTube video by Horizons Institute
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November 21, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Next week we're hosting our final in-person Global Crucible lab, in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The in-person part of the programme is always an exciting opportunity to spark ideas and make connections.
Last year, we captured this for participants to share their thoughts - take a look 👇
The in-person part of the programme is always an exciting opportunity to spark ideas and make connections.
Last year, we captured this for participants to share their thoughts - take a look 👇
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Fantastic to see Dominick Spracklen and his team involved in this report presented at COP30 yesterday. Leeds research on tropical forests and local climate is contributing to the crucial discussion about how forests are integral a vital support system for agriculture.
www.fao.org/newsroom/det...
www.fao.org/newsroom/det...
COP30: Forests drive agricultural success, not conflict, report shows
FAO-led report says protecting and restoring forests is crucial to boosting climate-resilient agriculture, rural livelihoods and global food and water security
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November 21, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Fantastic to see Dominick Spracklen and his team involved in this report presented at COP30 yesterday. Leeds research on tropical forests and local climate is contributing to the crucial discussion about how forests are integral a vital support system for agriculture.
www.fao.org/newsroom/det...
www.fao.org/newsroom/det...
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We’ve been busy at #COP30 in Belém!
🌍 From carbon budgets to climate-resilient food systems, the University of Leeds team has been everywhere. Here’s what we’ve been up to 👇 (1/6)
🌍 From carbon budgets to climate-resilient food systems, the University of Leeds team has been everywhere. Here’s what we’ve been up to 👇 (1/6)
November 21, 2025 at 3:09 PM
We’ve been busy at #COP30 in Belém!
🌍 From carbon budgets to climate-resilient food systems, the University of Leeds team has been everywhere. Here’s what we’ve been up to 👇 (1/6)
🌍 From carbon budgets to climate-resilient food systems, the University of Leeds team has been everywhere. Here’s what we’ve been up to 👇 (1/6)
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Despite #COP30 coming to a close, the work of our Leeds delegates continues. Food systems have been a hot topic at this year's COP, and Oscar Abel Sánchez-Velázquez has written an article explaining why.
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How Can Our Food Systems Help Us Adapt to Climate Change? - Priestley Centre for Climate Futures
Extreme heat, crop failures, disrupted supply chains, and rising food prices are becoming part of our daily reality. As climate change accelerates, our food systems—already responsible for around a th...
climate.leeds.ac.uk
November 21, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Despite #COP30 coming to a close, the work of our Leeds delegates continues. Food systems have been a hot topic at this year's COP, and Oscar Abel Sánchez-Velázquez has written an article explaining why.
climate.leeds.ac.uk/how-can-our-...
climate.leeds.ac.uk/how-can-our-...
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Did you miss last week's Insight Series on Art Science Dialogue?
In this, Kelly Cumberland, Heiko Wurdak and Sabrina Samuel shared how they collaborated to create an exhibition of works reflecting on some of the often-overlooked elements of lab processes.
You can watch this in full via our blog 👇
In this, Kelly Cumberland, Heiko Wurdak and Sabrina Samuel shared how they collaborated to create an exhibition of works reflecting on some of the often-overlooked elements of lab processes.
You can watch this in full via our blog 👇
Insight Series: An Art-Science Dialogue
How can artists and scientists work together to shift perspectives and find innovative routes of enquiry? What are the obstacles to working…
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November 20, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Did you miss last week's Insight Series on Art Science Dialogue?
In this, Kelly Cumberland, Heiko Wurdak and Sabrina Samuel shared how they collaborated to create an exhibition of works reflecting on some of the often-overlooked elements of lab processes.
You can watch this in full via our blog 👇
In this, Kelly Cumberland, Heiko Wurdak and Sabrina Samuel shared how they collaborated to create an exhibition of works reflecting on some of the often-overlooked elements of lab processes.
You can watch this in full via our blog 👇
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Watch this interview with Oscar Sánchez Velázquez, a PhD researcher who is part of the University's #COP30 delegation.
Based in the University of Leeds School of Food Science and Nutrition, Oscar's area of work focuses on sustainable food systems.
youtu.be/4Kp-dWmIHps?...
Based in the University of Leeds School of Food Science and Nutrition, Oscar's area of work focuses on sustainable food systems.
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Food systems and COP30 | Meet Leeds delegate Oscar Sanchez Velazquez
YouTube video by Priestley Centre for Climate Futures
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November 20, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Watch this interview with Oscar Sánchez Velázquez, a PhD researcher who is part of the University's #COP30 delegation.
Based in the University of Leeds School of Food Science and Nutrition, Oscar's area of work focuses on sustainable food systems.
youtu.be/4Kp-dWmIHps?...
Based in the University of Leeds School of Food Science and Nutrition, Oscar's area of work focuses on sustainable food systems.
youtu.be/4Kp-dWmIHps?...
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Can planting hedgerows help prevent #flooding?
Join us on Wed 10th Dec, 12.00-12.40 to hear from Prof Pippa Chapman & Dr Sofia Biffi.
Pippa & Sofia have explored how hedgerows of different ages (from under 5 years to decades old) affect how well soil absorbs and drains water.
Link to register 👇
Join us on Wed 10th Dec, 12.00-12.40 to hear from Prof Pippa Chapman & Dr Sofia Biffi.
Pippa & Sofia have explored how hedgerows of different ages (from under 5 years to decades old) affect how well soil absorbs and drains water.
Link to register 👇
November 21, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Can planting hedgerows help prevent #flooding?
Join us on Wed 10th Dec, 12.00-12.40 to hear from Prof Pippa Chapman & Dr Sofia Biffi.
Pippa & Sofia have explored how hedgerows of different ages (from under 5 years to decades old) affect how well soil absorbs and drains water.
Link to register 👇
Join us on Wed 10th Dec, 12.00-12.40 to hear from Prof Pippa Chapman & Dr Sofia Biffi.
Pippa & Sofia have explored how hedgerows of different ages (from under 5 years to decades old) affect how well soil absorbs and drains water.
Link to register 👇
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Food drives climate change—and suffers from it. Nearly 1/3 of emissions come from food systems, now hit by floods, droughts & heatwaves. At #COP30, transforming them is central to climate action.
Read Dr Rosario Michel-Villarreal’s article: climate.leeds.ac.uk/why-food-lie... #FoodSystems #COP30
Read Dr Rosario Michel-Villarreal’s article: climate.leeds.ac.uk/why-food-lie... #FoodSystems #COP30
November 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Food drives climate change—and suffers from it. Nearly 1/3 of emissions come from food systems, now hit by floods, droughts & heatwaves. At #COP30, transforming them is central to climate action.
Read Dr Rosario Michel-Villarreal’s article: climate.leeds.ac.uk/why-food-lie... #FoodSystems #COP30
Read Dr Rosario Michel-Villarreal’s article: climate.leeds.ac.uk/why-food-lie... #FoodSystems #COP30
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Our director Piers Forster has written an article for @theconversation.com on 'The fast-fix for global warming that the UN climate summit can’t ignore'.
Written at COP30, the piece exposes how attitudes toward short-lived climate pollutants need to change
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Written at COP30, the piece exposes how attitudes toward short-lived climate pollutants need to change
theconversation.com/the-fast-fix...
The fast-fix for global warming that the UN climate summit can’t ignore
Removing so-called ‘short-lived climate pollutants’ from the atmosphere could reduce global warming – fast.
theconversation.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Our director Piers Forster has written an article for @theconversation.com on 'The fast-fix for global warming that the UN climate summit can’t ignore'.
Written at COP30, the piece exposes how attitudes toward short-lived climate pollutants need to change
theconversation.com/the-fast-fix...
Written at COP30, the piece exposes how attitudes toward short-lived climate pollutants need to change
theconversation.com/the-fast-fix...
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#COP30 enters its final stretch in Belém: ministers focus on finance, fossil fuel phase-out, and real-world delivery. Key outcomes so far: clean energy investment, sustainable fuels plan, adaptation funding. Follow updates: unfccc.int/cop30/meetin... #COP30 #ClimateAction
November 20, 2025 at 10:58 AM
#COP30 enters its final stretch in Belém: ministers focus on finance, fossil fuel phase-out, and real-world delivery. Key outcomes so far: clean energy investment, sustainable fuels plan, adaptation funding. Follow updates: unfccc.int/cop30/meetin... #COP30 #ClimateAction
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We’re excited to introduce our six new policy research projects at the University of Leeds.
Each of the projects started on October 1 and will run until July 2026 as they address some of today’s most pressing policy challenges.
➡️ Visit our website to learn more: www.leeds.ac.uk/policy-leeds...
Each of the projects started on October 1 and will run until July 2026 as they address some of today’s most pressing policy challenges.
➡️ Visit our website to learn more: www.leeds.ac.uk/policy-leeds...
Policy projects
Browse all the policy projects supported by Policy Leeds.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:37 PM
We’re excited to introduce our six new policy research projects at the University of Leeds.
Each of the projects started on October 1 and will run until July 2026 as they address some of today’s most pressing policy challenges.
➡️ Visit our website to learn more: www.leeds.ac.uk/policy-leeds...
Each of the projects started on October 1 and will run until July 2026 as they address some of today’s most pressing policy challenges.
➡️ Visit our website to learn more: www.leeds.ac.uk/policy-leeds...
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Join our virtual PG Open Day on 29 Nov! bit.ly/48qh4rp
Discover why Leeds grads are a top choice for graduate employers.
Explore our AI Ethics & Society MSc - challenge-led, interdisciplinary, and open to tech & non-tech backgrounds. Book now: bit.ly/3VTE8J5
#PG #AIEthics #Society #Leeds
Discover why Leeds grads are a top choice for graduate employers.
Explore our AI Ethics & Society MSc - challenge-led, interdisciplinary, and open to tech & non-tech backgrounds. Book now: bit.ly/3VTE8J5
#PG #AIEthics #Society #Leeds
November 19, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Join our virtual PG Open Day on 29 Nov! bit.ly/48qh4rp
Discover why Leeds grads are a top choice for graduate employers.
Explore our AI Ethics & Society MSc - challenge-led, interdisciplinary, and open to tech & non-tech backgrounds. Book now: bit.ly/3VTE8J5
#PG #AIEthics #Society #Leeds
Discover why Leeds grads are a top choice for graduate employers.
Explore our AI Ethics & Society MSc - challenge-led, interdisciplinary, and open to tech & non-tech backgrounds. Book now: bit.ly/3VTE8J5
#PG #AIEthics #Society #Leeds
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Day 10 at #COP30. Today is about food, agriculture, and equity at their roots.
Piers is speaking at a session on innovations for carbon neutrality and energy system transformation.
Matthaeus will be on a panel discussing building youth alliance across Africa, Latin America, Europe and Asia.
Piers is speaking at a session on innovations for carbon neutrality and energy system transformation.
Matthaeus will be on a panel discussing building youth alliance across Africa, Latin America, Europe and Asia.
November 19, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Day 10 at #COP30. Today is about food, agriculture, and equity at their roots.
Piers is speaking at a session on innovations for carbon neutrality and energy system transformation.
Matthaeus will be on a panel discussing building youth alliance across Africa, Latin America, Europe and Asia.
Piers is speaking at a session on innovations for carbon neutrality and energy system transformation.
Matthaeus will be on a panel discussing building youth alliance across Africa, Latin America, Europe and Asia.
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Read our new #COP30 blog by Dr Ruth Wade & Profs Guy Ziv and Pippa Chapman: 'Farming in an unpredictable climate'.
They explore the impact of climate change on UK farming and how farmers might mitigate and adapt by using regenerative agriculture practices.
Read blog: medium.com/globalfoodle...
They explore the impact of climate change on UK farming and how farmers might mitigate and adapt by using regenerative agriculture practices.
Read blog: medium.com/globalfoodle...
November 19, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Read our new #COP30 blog by Dr Ruth Wade & Profs Guy Ziv and Pippa Chapman: 'Farming in an unpredictable climate'.
They explore the impact of climate change on UK farming and how farmers might mitigate and adapt by using regenerative agriculture practices.
Read blog: medium.com/globalfoodle...
They explore the impact of climate change on UK farming and how farmers might mitigate and adapt by using regenerative agriculture practices.
Read blog: medium.com/globalfoodle...
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Today & tomorrow at #COP30: discussions on food, agriculture & equity.
@martinp556.bsky.social blog shares how University of Leeds researchers are supporting climate change adaptation measures via food system research, & how research might reveal further indicators for leaders to consider 👇
@martinp556.bsky.social blog shares how University of Leeds researchers are supporting climate change adaptation measures via food system research, & how research might reveal further indicators for leaders to consider 👇
November 19, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Today & tomorrow at #COP30: discussions on food, agriculture & equity.
@martinp556.bsky.social blog shares how University of Leeds researchers are supporting climate change adaptation measures via food system research, & how research might reveal further indicators for leaders to consider 👇
@martinp556.bsky.social blog shares how University of Leeds researchers are supporting climate change adaptation measures via food system research, & how research might reveal further indicators for leaders to consider 👇
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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...
climate.leeds.ac.uk
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