Did you miss Tipping Points: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Climate Breakdown (co-hosted with @priestleycentre.bsky.social) last week? Or perhaps you'd like to revisit the presentations or discussion? You can now watch a recording of this session via our Medium blog 👇

Tipping Points: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Climate Breakdown

As part of our Signals theme, The Horizons Institute and Priestley Centre for Climate Futures brought together a panel of experts for an…

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It’s #WorldFoodDay Hear from Dr Rosario Michel-Villarreal, about 'Why Food Lies at the Heart of Both the Climate Crisis and the Solution' climate.leeds.ac.uk/why-food-lie...

Why Food Lies at the Heart of Both the Climate Crisis and the Solution - Priestley Centre for Climate Futures

This article was written by Dr Rosario Michel-Villarreal, Lecturer in Sustainability and Business at the University of Leeds, for COP3o in November 2025. It has been updated on 15/10/2026. Food is bot...

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Earth’s energy imbalance has doubled – here’s why that matters. Heatwaves and wildfires have dominated the news this summer. But these are a surface expression of the fundamental changes the planet is experiencing: the earth is accumulating heat faster than ever climate.leeds.ac.uk/earths-energ...

Earth’s energy imbalance has doubled – here’s why that matters - Priestley Centre for Climate Futures

Heatwaves across Europe and south Asia have dominated the news recently. But these events are really a surface expression of more fundamental changes that are affecting our planet: the Earth itself is...

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A reminder for @universityofleeds.bsky.social researchers that you have just one week left to apply for these interdisciplinary programmes. Both provide an opportunity for cohort-only collaborative project funding. Links for more information and details on how to apply 👇

Horizons Institute@horizonsinstitute.bsky.social · 4w ago

Are you a @universityofleeds.bsky.social researcher with an interest in interdisciplinarity? Do you want to connect with researchers in other disciplines, and have the opportunity to develop an interdisciplinary research project with funding? We currently have two programmes open for applications 👇

This #BlackHistoryMonth, we're spotlighting Black Voices in the City, a co-produced project led by Synergi Leeds. Bringing together communities, researchers & partners, the project is developing a Black Mental Health Advocacy Model for Leeds to help tackle mental health inequalities. bit.ly/4yltsnp

Funded project spotlight: Black Voices in the City - Leeds Institute for Societal Futures

Through Shape Tomorrow Together, Leeds Institute for Societal Futures funds innovative, collaborative projects that bring together researchers, communities, policymakers, businesses and creative partn...

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Calling all climate tech ventures - EarthScale is BACK! Apply for our free 12-month programme designed specifically to support climate tech ventures at the Seed-to-Series A stage to scale. Apply by 20 Nov. Don't miss out on a chance to scale up your climate startup. earthscale.co.uk

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A UK-wide 12-month programme supporting IP-rich climate tech ventures to scale, navigate manufacturing and raise Series A funding.

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Our Insight Series is an informal monthly online webinar, bringing together experienced interdisciplinary researchers and leaders. It is open to anyone - regardless of your institution. If you'd like to read more or watch the full sessions, you can find a selection of these on our Medium blog 👇

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The Horizons Institute is an interdisciplinary research institute established to do things differently and to inspire research culture change across the University of Leeds and beyond.

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This year, we joined forces with Nexus, the University's innovation hub, to run the UK edition of ClimateLaunchpad for the first time. Our Innovation Hub Manager reflects on the programme and and why innovation is such a vital part of delivering climate solutions climate.leeds.ac.uk/climatelaunc...

ClimateLaunchpad UK 2026: From 97 ideas to the global stage - Priestley Centre for Climate Futures

ClimateLaunchpad is the world's largest green business ideas competition, taking promising climate innovations into scalable start-ups. With over 4,000 applications from across 51 countries, the progr...

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You can join us for our next Insight Series session with Douglas Parker (University of Leeds) and Anne Templeton (The University of Edinburgh) who will be speaking on Nowcasting Hazards and Crowd Psychology. 📆 Tuesday 10 November 🕙 10 - 11am (GMT) 🌐 Online (Teams)

Insight Series: Nowcasting Hazards and Crowd Psychology

Join Prof Douglas Parker & Dr Anne Templeton for an exploration of Signals: detecting, predicting & responding to uncertainty

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Thank you to everyone who came along to our Insight Series session this morning, particularly Josie South and Yujiang Wang who shared their expertise on Ecological (In)stability and Computational Neuroscience, respectively.

Dr Tinashe Kanosvamhira (School of Geography) has written a #WorldFoodDay blog with partners from South Africa Urban Food and Farming Trust, the University of the Western Cape, and Abalimi Bezekhaya. 👇

Written ahead of this week's crucial Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change meeting, Piers Forster warns that attempts to delay the publication of vital climate mitigation evidence could have far-reaching consequences for international climate action www.climatechangenews.com/2026/10/12/g...

Governments that support climate science must stand firm against naysayers

The IPCC is meeting to decide the timing of its next major report, as some countries try to delay it and weaken the case for faster emissions cuts

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#WorldFoodDay will be celebrated on 16 October. This year’s focus is how forward-thinking solutions, traditional knowledge and inclusive approaches can help create a food future that is sufficient, diverse, safe and nutritious for everyone. 👇

A final reminder to register for tomorrow's Insight Series session, looking at Ecological (In)stability and Computational Neuroscience. 📆 Tues 13 October 🕙 10 - 11am GMT+1 (Optional Coffee Connect 11am - 12pm) 🌐 Online (Teams) Register with Eventbrite 👇

Insight Series: Ecological (In)stability & Computational Neuroscience

Join Dr Josie South & Prof Yujiang Wang for an exploration of our headline theme Signals: detecting, predicting & responding to uncertainty

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Melissa Kirby (LIHS) and Hannah Greenwood (Purple Patch Arts) are bringing together experts and people with learning disabilities to explore more inclusive conversations about capacity in research. Read more about Capacity Conversations and its aim to remove barriers to research participation:

Funded Project Spotlight: Capacity Conversations - Leeds Institute for Societal Futures

Through Shape Tomorrow Together, Leeds Institute for Societal Futures funds innovative, collaborative projects that bring together researchers, communities, policymakers, businesses and creative partn...

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📢 Registration is now open for our December webinar! Join us on 9 December, 12:00-12:40 GMT, to hear Dr Richard Grayson discuss 'How agriculture transitions to net zero and sustainable agriculture' 👇

As the world moves beyond 1.5°C warming, what does the latest climate science tell us about the risks ahead? Join the Strategic Climate Risks Initiative's briefing on the 2026 State of the Climate Report, featuring Piers Forster and an international panel. 📅 14 Oct, 14:30 BST 🔗 luma.com/z2sqd6eh

The 2026 State of the Climate Report: Managing Risk As We Enter Overshoot · Luma

The 2026 State of the Climate report, published on 14 October by a group of leading climate scientists, updates the planet's vital signs. Its annual indicators…

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If you missed our webinar last week you can now watch the recording on YouTube! The Signals That Should Shape Climate Decisions Now: youtu.be/aKg8HFYpJlQ?... The webinar explored the latest findings from the Indicators of Global Climate Change (IGCC) and their implications across multiple sectors.

The Signals That Should Shape Climate Decisions Now

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Researchers at @universityofleeds.bsky.social! You have two weeks left to apply to our Signals Crucible and Research Development at PEARL programmes. Both of these offer an opportunity for collaborative project funding as part of the programme. More information and links to apply below 👇

Horizons Institute@horizonsinstitute.bsky.social · 4w ago

Are you a @universityofleeds.bsky.social researcher with an interest in interdisciplinarity? Do you want to connect with researchers in other disciplines, and have the opportunity to develop an interdisciplinary research project with funding? We currently have two programmes open for applications 👇

On World Dyslexia Awareness Day, Professor Thomas Campbell reflects on how dyslexia shaped his work on inclusion, disability and social justice. Read the blog: bit.ly/4rRy56M #WorldDyslexiaAwarenessDay #Inclusion #SocietalFutures

Reflections for World Dyslexia Day | A Social Science Matters article Tom Campbell, author of Dyslexia: The Government of Reading (Palgrave, 2013) and Disablement in the Age of Ambivalence (Palgrave, ...

World Dyslexia Day presents an opportunity to reflect upon the motivations that drove the research that became my book Dyslexia: The Government of Reading (2013). Despite its historical and theoretica...

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The best solutions rarely come from one sector alone. Connect, Co-Design and Pitch 2027 brings together communities, organisations and researchers to shape new ideas around AI, health inequalities, social cohesion, and migration. 🔗Find out more bit.ly/4hRboeK #CoDesign #SocialInnovation

Speakers: Josie South (University of Leeds) and Yujiang Wang (Newcastle University). 📅 Tuesday 13 October 🕙 10 - 11am GMT+1 (Coffee Connect 11am - 12pm) 🌐 Online (Teams) Register for your place via Eventbrite 👇

Signals Insight Series: Josie South and Yujiang Wang

Join Dr Josie South & Prof Yujiang Wang for an exploration of our headline theme Signals: detecting, predicting & responding to uncertainty

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Thank you to everyone who joined us for 'Tipping Points' with @priestleycentre.bsky.social - particularly chair Viktoria Spaiser and panellists Lauren Gregoire, Iain Clacher and Duncan Quincey. Join us for another opportunity to discuss Signals in next Tuesday's Insight Series session 👇

Changing the narrative around domestic abuse starts with education. This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we're highlighting Rebecca Shaw's programme helping young people recognise abuse and build healthier relationships. #DVAM2026 @universityofleeds.bsky.social bit.ly/3VsFxtb

Changing the Narrative of Domestic Abuse: An Educational Programme for Secondary School Students.

Dr Rebecca Shaw, Lecturer in Law, University of Leeds, School of Law

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There's still time to join us for this exploration of climate tipping points tomorrow. This is an online event and open to all. More details and how to register 👇

Horizons Institute@horizonsinstitute.bsky.social · 4w ago

Join @priestleycentre.bsky.social, Horizons Institute, and an interdisciplinary panel of experts for an exploration of tipping points. 📆 Tuesday 6 October 🕥 10.30am - 12pm (GMT +1) 🌐 Online (Teams) The panel will share their thoughts on key climate tipping points, and their wide-ranging impacts.

Our first newsletter of the 2026/27 academic year is now out! Take a look for updates on all of our Signals programmes, events and activities, as well as updates from our research community. You can read the full edition here 👇

Horizons Institute newsletter October 2026

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Meet some of the first students on our new AI Ethics and Society MSc. From Democracy at Stake to Bias & (In)Justice in AI Systems, they're already exploring some of the biggest questions facing society today. Find out more about the modules: bit.ly/4wsuNYp @universityofleeds.bsky.social #AIEthics

What happens when people come together to tackle society's biggest challenges? Our latest bulletin reflects on a year of collaboration, innovation and action, and looks ahead to what's next. 🔗 bit.ly/3Tdp3o4 📌🌍 @universityofleeds.bsky.social @openresleeds.bsky.social #Societal #Partnerships

🎓 Funded PhD opportunities now open at the University of Leeds through the ESRC White Rose DTP. Open to UK and international applicants. 📅 Deadline: 20 Jan 2027 📆 Info session: 8 Oct 2026 🔗 bit.ly/4hWK2ou #PhDOpportunity #ESRC #SocialScience @universityofleeds.bsky.social

Dr Alan Javier Hernandez Alvarez & Dr Oscar Abel Sánchez-Velázquez, University of Leeds have written a blog on their exciting new research project 'AquaRoots'. 👇