Policy Leeds
@policyleeds.bsky.social
Policy Leeds is the policy engagement hub for the University of Leeds, strengthening connections between researchers and policy actors.
policyleeds@leeds.ac.uk for all enquiries.
policyleeds@leeds.ac.uk for all enquiries.
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Policy Leeds
@policyleeds.bsky.social
· Jan 6
Hello, Bluesky👋
Policy Leeds is the University of Leeds' research-policy engagement hub. We share policy relevant research, news and activity at Leeds via our:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/poli...
Website: leeds.ac.uk/policy-leeds
Medium blog: medium.com/policy-leeds
…and now here too!
Policy Leeds is the University of Leeds' research-policy engagement hub. We share policy relevant research, news and activity at Leeds via our:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/poli...
Website: leeds.ac.uk/policy-leeds
Medium blog: medium.com/policy-leeds
…and now here too!
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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
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...
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.
🌍 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...
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 ...
www.leeds.ac.uk
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...
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In an insightful and direct article, decision-making expert Sajid Siraj pinpoints the ever-present motives of nations that may hinder climate action at #COP30
Get the full story ➡️ climate.leeds.ac.uk/leeds-at-cop...
COP30 is only a few days away, so stay tuned into our channels for daily updates.
Get the full story ➡️ climate.leeds.ac.uk/leeds-at-cop...
COP30 is only a few days away, so stay tuned into our channels for daily updates.
November 7, 2025 at 4:01 PM
In an insightful and direct article, decision-making expert Sajid Siraj pinpoints the ever-present motives of nations that may hinder climate action at #COP30
Get the full story ➡️ climate.leeds.ac.uk/leeds-at-cop...
COP30 is only a few days away, so stay tuned into our channels for daily updates.
Get the full story ➡️ climate.leeds.ac.uk/leeds-at-cop...
COP30 is only a few days away, so stay tuned into our channels for daily updates.
An updated Child of the North report, building upon 2024 evidence, highlights a deepening preschool crisis.
The report is part of the #ChildrenFirst campaign which includes the launch of practitioner toolkits to improve outcomes for children.
The report is part of the #ChildrenFirst campaign which includes the launch of practitioner toolkits to improve outcomes for children.
www.n8research.org.uk
November 7, 2025 at 3:56 PM
An updated Child of the North report, building upon 2024 evidence, highlights a deepening preschool crisis.
The report is part of the #ChildrenFirst campaign which includes the launch of practitioner toolkits to improve outcomes for children.
The report is part of the #ChildrenFirst campaign which includes the launch of practitioner toolkits to improve outcomes for children.
Our latest Signpost is now live. Catch-up on the latest policy-focused research happening across the University of Leeds as we explore #COP30, the latest briefings from the Child of the North #childrenfirst campaign, plus policy relevant news, events and more.
➡️ medium.com/policy-leeds...
➡️ medium.com/policy-leeds...
Policy Leeds: Signpost, November 2025
Leeds delegation prepares for COP30, report warns of ‘national emergency’ over SEND crisis, air quality expert gives evidence at Covid-19…
medium.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Our latest Signpost is now live. Catch-up on the latest policy-focused research happening across the University of Leeds as we explore #COP30, the latest briefings from the Child of the North #childrenfirst campaign, plus policy relevant news, events and more.
➡️ medium.com/policy-leeds...
➡️ medium.com/policy-leeds...
Ahead of #COP30 starting in Belém, Brazil next week, Simon Manda (Professor of Politics of Global Development, University of Leeds), asks what the global climate conference means for the Global South.
Read more ➡️ medium.com/policy-leeds...
Read more ➡️ medium.com/policy-leeds...
A Global South reading of COP30
COP30 in Belém, Brazil is one week away. But what does the conference mean for the Global South? Professor Simon Manda explores how the…
medium.com
November 4, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Ahead of #COP30 starting in Belém, Brazil next week, Simon Manda (Professor of Politics of Global Development, University of Leeds), asks what the global climate conference means for the Global South.
Read more ➡️ medium.com/policy-leeds...
Read more ➡️ medium.com/policy-leeds...
Join the launch of L-earning: rethinking young women's working lives project's final report to hear how women's early experiences of work shape future inequalities.
12 December, 4pm-7pm, University House, London.
www.eventbrite.com/e/report-lau...
@katerhardy.bsky.social @sspatleeds.bsky.social
12 December, 4pm-7pm, University House, London.
www.eventbrite.com/e/report-lau...
@katerhardy.bsky.social @sspatleeds.bsky.social
Report launch event: Rethinking Young Women's Working Lives
Join researchers from the ‘Rethinking Young Women's Working Lives’ project to learn about young women's earliest experiences of work
www.eventbrite.com
October 31, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Join the launch of L-earning: rethinking young women's working lives project's final report to hear how women's early experiences of work shape future inequalities.
12 December, 4pm-7pm, University House, London.
www.eventbrite.com/e/report-lau...
@katerhardy.bsky.social @sspatleeds.bsky.social
12 December, 4pm-7pm, University House, London.
www.eventbrite.com/e/report-lau...
@katerhardy.bsky.social @sspatleeds.bsky.social
Sign up to the @vp-centre.bsky.social webinar on Responding to domestic abuse: lessons from Manchester and State of Victoria. 9 December, 12 - 1pm.
Speakers: Sandra Walklate @liverpooluni.bsky.social, Larissa Engelmann & David Rowlands @lawatleeds.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/responding...
Speakers: Sandra Walklate @liverpooluni.bsky.social, Larissa Engelmann & David Rowlands @lawatleeds.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/responding...
Responding to domestic abuse: lessons from Greater Manchester and Victoria
This webinar shares findings from the ‘Policing, Vulnerabilities and Domestic Abuse: Victims, Perpetrators, Interventions’ research project.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Sign up to the @vp-centre.bsky.social webinar on Responding to domestic abuse: lessons from Manchester and State of Victoria. 9 December, 12 - 1pm.
Speakers: Sandra Walklate @liverpooluni.bsky.social, Larissa Engelmann & David Rowlands @lawatleeds.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/responding...
Speakers: Sandra Walklate @liverpooluni.bsky.social, Larissa Engelmann & David Rowlands @lawatleeds.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/responding...
Professor @cathnoakes.bsky.social gave evidence to the UK Covid Inquiry on transmission in schools and the importance of ventilation to control both infections and air pollution exposure.
Read transcript and witness statement on the Covid Inquiry website:
covid19.public-inquiry.uk/hearings/chi...
Read transcript and witness statement on the Covid Inquiry website:
covid19.public-inquiry.uk/hearings/chi...
Children and Young People (Module 8) - Public Hearings - UK Covid-19 Inquiry
The independent public inquiry to examine the Covid-19 pandemic in the UK
covid19.public-inquiry.uk
October 30, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Professor @cathnoakes.bsky.social gave evidence to the UK Covid Inquiry on transmission in schools and the importance of ventilation to control both infections and air pollution exposure.
Read transcript and witness statement on the Covid Inquiry website:
covid19.public-inquiry.uk/hearings/chi...
Read transcript and witness statement on the Covid Inquiry website:
covid19.public-inquiry.uk/hearings/chi...
A new Child of the North report finds that the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system is facing a worsening crisis that is putting the UK on the brink of national emergency.
www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...
@n8research.bsky.social @cfyounglives.bsky.social glives.bsky.social
www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...
@n8research.bsky.social @cfyounglives.bsky.social glives.bsky.social
'National emergency' over worsening SEND crisis
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.
www.leeds.ac.uk
October 29, 2025 at 9:39 AM
A new Child of the North report finds that the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system is facing a worsening crisis that is putting the UK on the brink of national emergency.
www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...
@n8research.bsky.social @cfyounglives.bsky.social glives.bsky.social
www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...
@n8research.bsky.social @cfyounglives.bsky.social glives.bsky.social
As Awaab's law takes effect, @douglasbooker.bsky.social and colleague at the Universities of York and Cardiff draw on their recent research to highlight the difficulties that private renters also face in improving indoor #airquality.
theconversation.com/who-controls...
theconversation.com/who-controls...
Who controls the air we breathe at home? Awaab’s law and the limits of individual actions
The ability to improve air quality in your home depends less on personal behaviour and more on who owns the building.
theconversation.com
October 28, 2025 at 10:14 AM
As Awaab's law takes effect, @douglasbooker.bsky.social and colleague at the Universities of York and Cardiff draw on their recent research to highlight the difficulties that private renters also face in improving indoor #airquality.
theconversation.com/who-controls...
theconversation.com/who-controls...
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To mark #UrbanOctober & #WorldCitiesDay, join us for a virtual panel event with policymakers on strengthening #urbanhealth systems through provider partnerships and collaborations - & how we can move from fragmentation to harmonisation.
Register here: tinyurl.com/3tdsk83m
@herdintl.bsky.social
Register here: tinyurl.com/3tdsk83m
@herdintl.bsky.social
October 17, 2025 at 3:40 PM
To mark #UrbanOctober & #WorldCitiesDay, join us for a virtual panel event with policymakers on strengthening #urbanhealth systems through provider partnerships and collaborations - & how we can move from fragmentation to harmonisation.
Register here: tinyurl.com/3tdsk83m
@herdintl.bsky.social
Register here: tinyurl.com/3tdsk83m
@herdintl.bsky.social
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The most effective and equitable agroecological approach needs to have many voices represented when shaping agricultural policy and agendas.
Researchers need to ensure they include alternative voices, knowledge and experiences
👇
#Agroecology #Agriculture
Researchers need to ensure they include alternative voices, knowledge and experiences
👇
#Agroecology #Agriculture
October 22, 2025 at 8:55 AM
The most effective and equitable agroecological approach needs to have many voices represented when shaping agricultural policy and agendas.
Researchers need to ensure they include alternative voices, knowledge and experiences
👇
#Agroecology #Agriculture
Researchers need to ensure they include alternative voices, knowledge and experiences
👇
#Agroecology #Agriculture
📖 Leeds Professor Richard Beardsworth states how #COP30 Brazil could help define the next decade of climate governance and argues Belém needs a disciplined package that turns headline ambition into executable policy.
👉 Read the full blog here: policyleeds.medium.com/cop30-in-bel...
👉 Read the full blog here: policyleeds.medium.com/cop30-in-bel...
COP30 in Belém: Leadership between two worlds
Professor Richard Beardsworth continues his analysis of expectations for COP30 in Belém, as he navigates leadership between two realms, one…
policyleeds.medium.com
October 21, 2025 at 11:24 AM
📖 Leeds Professor Richard Beardsworth states how #COP30 Brazil could help define the next decade of climate governance and argues Belém needs a disciplined package that turns headline ambition into executable policy.
👉 Read the full blog here: policyleeds.medium.com/cop30-in-bel...
👉 Read the full blog here: policyleeds.medium.com/cop30-in-bel...
👉 'E-cargo bikes can replace car trips and reshape family travel'
Study informed by University of Leeds research reveals e-cargo bikes offer practical alternatives to cars and also foster new social norms around family and sustainable travel.
Read more: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Study informed by University of Leeds research reveals e-cargo bikes offer practical alternatives to cars and also foster new social norms around family and sustainable travel.
Read more: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Between or Beyond Bicycles and Cars? Navigating E-Cargo Bike Citizenship in the Transition to Sustainable Urban Mobility
E-cargo bikes have gained academic and policy interest for their potential to replace car trips in cities. Like bicycles, they require pedaling, produ…
www.sciencedirect.com
October 20, 2025 at 9:28 AM
👉 'E-cargo bikes can replace car trips and reshape family travel'
Study informed by University of Leeds research reveals e-cargo bikes offer practical alternatives to cars and also foster new social norms around family and sustainable travel.
Read more: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Study informed by University of Leeds research reveals e-cargo bikes offer practical alternatives to cars and also foster new social norms around family and sustainable travel.
Read more: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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❓ How is the University involved in #COP30? Find out in our webinar!
University of Leeds staff and students are invited to hear from Leeds delegates about their plans and hopes, and share questions and messages for the team to take to COP.
Register now! climate.leeds.ac.uk/events/unive...
University of Leeds staff and students are invited to hear from Leeds delegates about their plans and hopes, and share questions and messages for the team to take to COP.
Register now! climate.leeds.ac.uk/events/unive...
October 16, 2025 at 10:42 AM
❓ How is the University involved in #COP30? Find out in our webinar!
University of Leeds staff and students are invited to hear from Leeds delegates about their plans and hopes, and share questions and messages for the team to take to COP.
Register now! climate.leeds.ac.uk/events/unive...
University of Leeds staff and students are invited to hear from Leeds delegates about their plans and hopes, and share questions and messages for the team to take to COP.
Register now! climate.leeds.ac.uk/events/unive...
➡️ Roadmap for Resilience: A UK Food Plan for 2050 Transforming the UK's food system
Join Professor Tim Benton, Co-lead of the AFN Network+ and University of Leeds professor, as he introduces Roadmap for Resilience: A UK Food Plan for 2050.
Join Professor Tim Benton, Co-lead of the AFN Network+ and University of Leeds professor, as he introduces Roadmap for Resilience: A UK Food Plan for 2050.
October 16, 2025 at 10:08 AM
➡️ Roadmap for Resilience: A UK Food Plan for 2050 Transforming the UK's food system
Join Professor Tim Benton, Co-lead of the AFN Network+ and University of Leeds professor, as he introduces Roadmap for Resilience: A UK Food Plan for 2050.
Join Professor Tim Benton, Co-lead of the AFN Network+ and University of Leeds professor, as he introduces Roadmap for Resilience: A UK Food Plan for 2050.
Analysis from the Child of the North’s #ChildrenFirst campaign highlights the urgent need to tackle health inequalities affecting children in northern communities.
October 15, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Analysis from the Child of the North’s #ChildrenFirst campaign highlights the urgent need to tackle health inequalities affecting children in northern communities.
New standards aim to support ‘Formers’ and organisations working in preventing and countering violent extremism (PCVE).
Led by Gordon Clubb (University of Leeds), the Involving Formers project has worked to identify and implement standards in PCVE to ensure baseline practices are being followed.
Led by Gordon Clubb (University of Leeds), the Involving Formers project has worked to identify and implement standards in PCVE to ensure baseline practices are being followed.
Implementing Standards to Support Formers in PCVE | Centre for Global Security Challenges
css.leeds.ac.uk
October 15, 2025 at 9:33 AM
New standards aim to support ‘Formers’ and organisations working in preventing and countering violent extremism (PCVE).
Led by Gordon Clubb (University of Leeds), the Involving Formers project has worked to identify and implement standards in PCVE to ensure baseline practices are being followed.
Led by Gordon Clubb (University of Leeds), the Involving Formers project has worked to identify and implement standards in PCVE to ensure baseline practices are being followed.
➡️ Foundations for the Future
West Yorkshire has launched an early years workforce plan to strengthen childcare across the region - ensuring every child can access high-quality early education and care.
West Yorkshire has launched an early years workforce plan to strengthen childcare across the region - ensuring every child can access high-quality early education and care.
October 14, 2025 at 2:55 PM
➡️ Foundations for the Future
West Yorkshire has launched an early years workforce plan to strengthen childcare across the region - ensuring every child can access high-quality early education and care.
West Yorkshire has launched an early years workforce plan to strengthen childcare across the region - ensuring every child can access high-quality early education and care.
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Join us for our upcoming webinar “Policing, climate vulnerabilities and pathways of resilience”, which will explore findings from @dralimalik.bsky.social's (@lawatleeds.bsky.social) and Dr Anna Matczak's (THUAS) projects.
📅 13 November
🕛 12pm-1pm
📍 Online
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/webinar-po...
📅 13 November
🕛 12pm-1pm
📍 Online
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/webinar-po...
Webinar: Policing, climate vulnerabilities and pathways of resilience
This webinar will examine projects about how police and partner agencies are preparing for, responding to, and adapting to climate change.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 8, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Join us for our upcoming webinar “Policing, climate vulnerabilities and pathways of resilience”, which will explore findings from @dralimalik.bsky.social's (@lawatleeds.bsky.social) and Dr Anna Matczak's (THUAS) projects.
📅 13 November
🕛 12pm-1pm
📍 Online
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/webinar-po...
📅 13 November
🕛 12pm-1pm
📍 Online
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/webinar-po...
📈 Nearly 80,000 more children and young people accessed NHS-funded mental health services in the past year.
Figures from the Child of the North’s #ChildrenFirst campaign reveal that referrals rose from 749,833 in 2023 to 829,308 in 2024/25 - an 11% increase.
Figures from the Child of the North’s #ChildrenFirst campaign reveal that referrals rose from 749,833 in 2023 to 829,308 in 2024/25 - an 11% increase.
October 9, 2025 at 9:19 AM
📈 Nearly 80,000 more children and young people accessed NHS-funded mental health services in the past year.
Figures from the Child of the North’s #ChildrenFirst campaign reveal that referrals rose from 749,833 in 2023 to 829,308 in 2024/25 - an 11% increase.
Figures from the Child of the North’s #ChildrenFirst campaign reveal that referrals rose from 749,833 in 2023 to 829,308 in 2024/25 - an 11% increase.