Alison Lundbeck
Alison Lundbeck
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AI is everywhere – but who’s making sure it’s ethical?

Launching Sept '26: The new MSc in AI Ethics and Society.

Covers real-world challenges. Interdisciplinary learning. Industry collaboration. Shape the future of AI responsibly.

🔗 bit.ly/4oucNJf

#AI #Ethics #PG @universityofleeds.bsky.social
Creating future AI leaders
Students on a unique new course will learn sought-after leadership skills in how to responsibly manage Artificial Intelligence (AI).
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December 4, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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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
November 13, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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🎥 Watch our vision unfold: bit.ly/48HjuTV

Professors Louise Waite & Hai-Sui Yu launch the Leeds Institute for Societal Futures - where changemakers tackle injustice, division & ethical dilemmas head-on.

#Leeds #InstituteForSocietalFutures #LISF #Education #Research

@universityofleeds.bsky.social
October 1, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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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
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🫵 We believe that engaging everyone in research is the best way to make a difference. We want to hear what YOU think is the most urgent problem we need to fix.

Click the link to add your thoughts to our online boards - one for each challenge area bit.ly/48PW6Um

#GetInvolved #society #collaborate
October 7, 2025 at 3:04 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
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Researchers, methods enthusiasts, check out our programme of events on #ResearchMethods for this academic year!
Find more here: socialresearchmethods.leeds.ac.uk/events/
October 10, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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💥 Today is the day 💥

🎉 Join us at our Leeds Institute for Societal Futures launch event - we want to know what YOU think are the biggest challenges to address in our 4 challenge areas.

🕒 3–5pm | 📍Great Hall, University of Leeds

🎫 Register bit.ly/46dcU54

@universityofleeds.bsky.social
September 29, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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September 9, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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Society needs to change - let's change it together

We’re evolving. LSSI has expanded its remit, focus and priorities and become Leeds Institute for Societal Futures. We’re here to change society for the better, but we need your help.

Find out who we are at societal.leeds.ac.uk
September 16, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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We are Leeds Institute for Societal Futures – find out who we are societal.leeds.ac.uk

Society needs to change - let's change it together.

#Leeds #InstituteForSocietalFutures #UniversityOfLeeds #LISF #HealthInequalities #Education #Research
September 19, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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At Leeds Institute for Societal Futures - we have four challenge areas.

🎯 Polarisation, trust and social cohesion.

Division is a choice, how do we choose connection instead?

🔗societal.leeds.ac.uk

#Leeds #InstituteForSocietalFutures #LISF
September 23, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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At Leeds Institute for Societal Futures - we have 4 challenge areas.

🎯 Ethical AI and responsible digital societies

AI reflects our biases. How do we build tech that reflects our values instead?

🔗societal.leeds.ac.uk

#Leeds #InstituteForSocietalFutures #EthicalAI
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September 25, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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Join us - launch event of Leeds Institute for Societal Futures. Bringing key stakeholders together to find solutions to some of society's most urgent challenges.

🗓️29/9/25, 3-5pm
📍University of Leeds
🔗Register bit.ly/46dcU54

#Leeds #InstituteForSocietalFutures #LISF

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September 25, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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In our new guest post, @danishanley.bsky.social examines how and why synthetic data is being used in AI development, and why this creates a need to move beyond traditional auditing approaches.

www.adalovelaceinstitute.org/blog/synthet...
Synthetic data, real harm
Why is synthetic data used and what challenges does it raise for AI assurance mechanisms?
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September 19, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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When can an AI system really be labelled 'open source'?

Our latest guest blog post examines the Open Source Initiative's definition and how it might intersect with AI regulation, such as the EU AI Act.

www.adalovelaceinstitute.org/blog/how-ope...
How ‘open’ is open-source AI?
Exploring how the AI Act regulates open-source AI
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July 23, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬! 𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 £𝟏𝟓𝟎𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐊’𝐬 𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰

In response to global and domestic pressures, our 5 focus questions prioritise prosperity, inclusion and fairness as we renew our aim to improve lives through research & innovation👇🧵
July 24, 2025 at 8:42 AM
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'Emotional AI' and the wider problem of #Oasis ticket prices... our August newsletter is out now!
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August 1, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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A great blog by Andrew Wood @yhclimate.bsky.social reflecting on how cultural touch points can open climate conversations.

Also read their new policy brief on Strengthening Fair and Inclusive Climate Action in Yorkshire and the Humber at: yorksandhumberclimate.org.uk/fair-and-inc...
August 1, 2025 at 7:54 AM
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Dr Emilio Ayos (UBA) joined LSSI to explore how far-right narratives frame marginalized youth in Argentina as both dependent & dangerous. He highlighted punitive policy shifts -& the hope found in inclusive, local youth programs.

Read our article here bit.ly/3IA0Q5s
#YouthPolicy #SocialJustice
July 17, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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📢 Call open: Next Gen Co-Production Impact Scheme
Early/Mid-Career Researchers: up to £5k for creative, co-produced research on societal challenges.
🔹 Interdisciplinary teams
🔹 Non-academic partners
🔹 Mentorship included
🔹 Deadline: 8/10/25
🔗 bit.ly/46MjFfN
#CoProduction #ResearchFunding #Impact
July 18, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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🎓 Funded PhD alert! Explore how anchor institutions shape economic resilience in Leeds. ESRC White Rose DTP studentship in Geography, in collaboration with Leeds City Council. Apply by 7 July 2025.

Details here👉 bit.ly/45GkZAj

#PhD #Leeds #EconomicResilience #ESRC
June 26, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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Expressions of Interest now open for the Festival of Social Science 2025!

🔹 Open to researchers across disciplines
🔹 Funding, support and free training available
🔹 Deadline for EOIs: 30th May
🔹 Full details: bit.ly/3DU5Vnq
ESRC Festival of Social Science 2025 – Expressions of Interest Now Open - Leeds Social Sciences Institute
We are excited to announce that Expressions of Interest are now open for this year's ESRC Festival of Social Science! What is the ESRC Festival of Social Science?The ESRC Festival of Social Science is...
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March 26, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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To help SHAPE (social sciences, humanities and the arts for people and the economy) researchers at Leeds navigate early-stage enterprise and commercialisation, we’ve published new guidance on how to achieve widespread, sustainable, positive impacts on society.

Read the guidance here
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LSSI Publishes New Guidance for Early-Stage Enterprise and Commercialisation - Leeds Social Sciences Institute
The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) supports the early-stage commercialisation of social science research, through the Impact Acceleration Account, by investing in innovations that explore...
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April 28, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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📖 Celebrating the last two years of LSSI, Professor Louise Waite introduces our latest Impact Report:

"I am delighted to introduce this report which showcases many of the activities undertaken in Leeds Social Sciences Institute (LSSI) over the last two years."

Read now:
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LSSI Impact Report - Leeds Social Sciences Institute
LSSI are delighted to introduce this report which showcases some of the activities and outcomes from the Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) as well as other activities undertaken and supported by the i...
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April 30, 2025 at 1:45 PM