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Leeds Arts and Humanities Research Institute (LAHRI): initiating and incubating cutting-edge and interdisciplinary research across and beyond the arts and humanities @universityofleeds.bsky.social Website: https://lahri.leeds.ac.uk/
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Pondering the appropriation of artistic voice in the digital age? Check out the MA Fine Art interim show ‘I never agreed to lend my voice’ opening today - until the 28th February ahc.leeds.ac.uk/fine-art/eve...

Have you listened to the latest episode of The Science of 1875? Why not hear what Josh and Jamie have to say about all things mining? @kingtekkers.bsky.social open.spotify.com/show/6HLkhHC...

A great piece about 'A Teaspoon of Shampoo' @rob-eagle.bsky.social. Congratulations to you and Dr Shabina Aslam. Very happy that we and the Cultural Institute could support you with this via the Bradford Collaboration Fund www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/2494194...

In three weeks we're delighted to be hosting the distinguished Professor of Byzantine Studies, Claudia Rapp, for the annual British Academy Public Lecture. To find out more and register for your free ticket see ahc.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...

Would you like to hear Professor Claudia Rapp, from the University of Vienna, talking about 'The Social Life of Byzantium'? You can sign up for her British Academy Public Lecture in Leeds on Monday 10 March 6:30-8pm. It is free to attend but booking is essential. lahri.leeds.ac.uk/events/bonds...

💭 What would make play in Leeds city centre more accessible and engaging for all? Have your say on "Designing Accessible and Inclusive Public Play Spaces in Leeds" at upcoming events: 📍 Briggate, Leeds City Centre, LS2 6LS 📅 21st, 22nd, 23rd February & 1st, 2nd March 🕙 10 AM – 3 PM

This Friday, why not listen to Episode 1.3 of The Science of 1875? This episode with @kingtekkers.bsky.social & Greg Radick is all about biology, which back then was a relatively new field. open.spotify.com/episode/0BJI...

This is great to see @jinikim.bsky.social

New discovery: Rebellious Research seminar series. We may be late to the party but a serendipitous conversation led to the discover of this brilliant resource of practice research exploration: m.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Our colleagues in the Language@Leeds network will be hosting their first ever public showcase this April, focusing on ‘Language Research to Address Regional and Global Challenges’. It is free to attend but places are limited and booking is essential. ahc.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...

Professor Hanem El-Farahaty and her team on the LeMALC Legal Metaphors Across Languages and Cultures project have a call for papers out now. The topic is 'Interdisciplinary Approaches for the Identification and Translation of Human Rights Metaphors'. lahri.leeds.ac.uk/lng/legal-me...

Are you interested in promoting digital tools and methodologies for research and partnership working? We're looking for a Digital Development Manager (fixed-term) for @dcch-leeds.bsky.social - find out more here jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...

Here at Leeds we are so lucky to have a range of impact development activities. A real vanguard is the Building Impact Momentum programme: expressions of interest for the next cohort open until Feb 14th researchersupport.leeds.ac.uk/research-imp... Leeds staff (academic and professional) welcome!

We're delighted to announce that Professor Claudia Rapp, University of Vienna, will deliver the annual British Academy Lecture on 'The Social Life of Byzantium', here in Leeds on Monday 10 March 6:30-8pm. The lecture is free to attend but booking is essential. lahri.leeds.ac.uk/events/bonds...

The University of Leeds has a long history - it’s precursor was the Yorkshire College of Science in 1875. A new podcast from the Centre for the History and Philosophy of Science explores the 1875 scientific landscape - what was new, what was controversial? ahc.leeds.ac.uk/arts-humanit....

We've just listened to our colleague @foziabora.bsky.social 's www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... fascinating podcast on Rediscovering Bradford's Somali Village, and highly recommend it. You can also read about her project on our website. lahri.leeds.ac.uk/the-sapling-...

Our colleagues of the Reimagine Ageing Interdisciplinary Research Network are hosting their first event of the year on “Digital exclusion and engagement – older adults’ experiences in an increasingly online world”. This will be on Monday 17 February 2025 12-1. www.tickettailor.com/events/unive...

Our colleagues at Water at Leeds continue to recognize and celebrate the inspiring power of women in the discipline as their Water Woman Award opens for nominations. Good luck to all entrants. water.leeds.ac.uk/news/water-w...

Read the latest piece by Meena Menon, our LAHRI Postdoctoral Visiting Fellow and independent journalist, on the landmark climate change hearings at the International Court of Justice. scroll.in/article/1076...

The University of Leeds will host the IIIF Conference 2025 (2-5 June). The IIIF or International Image Interoperability Framework is a set of open standards for delivering high-quality, attributed digital objects online at scale. Find out more about the conference: dcch.leeds.ac.uk/news/iiif-co...

Would you like to increase your research visibility? Lots of ideas and links to support for researchers @universityofleeds.bsky.social here library.leeds.ac.uk/info/1406/re...

We're thrilled to announce that The Sapling Fund 2024-25 will support partnership-working across six dynamic research and impact projects ahc.leeds.ac.uk/arts-humanit...

Good to hear about the new UKRI-funded Centre for Public Engagement Practice in Arts and Humanities at the School of Advanced Study (University of London) with a strong commitment to practice-based networks and support for open access training www.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...

Start your week with our starter pack of people in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures @universityofleeds.bsky.social go.bsky.app/6bDy5D5

We have now selected the first five projects supported through the Horizons Platform Exploratory Fund, which will focus on the broad areas of global #inequalities, #climate, and #sustainability. You can read about each of these projects, and about the aims of the programme in our latest blog post 👇

Last year LAHRI and the Cultural Institute launched the Sapling Fund enabling collaborative, interdisciplinary projects rooted in the Arts, Humanities and Cultures. Find out about them, one year on. www.leeds.ac.uk/cultural-ins...

How can arts methods explore lived experiences of industrial disasters - events with lifelong, life changing repercussions? If you’re on campus this week go see this amazing exhibition ‘Enduring violence: Bhopal’s ongoing water disaster’ part of LivingBodiesObjects: ahc.leeds.ac.uk/arts-humanit...

Some of us lucky LAHRI lot attended the University of Leeds’ Research Impact & Engagement awards last week: amazing projects across the boards - especial wins in Cultural and Social impact! This is just the tip of the iceberg www.leeds.ac.uk/research-32/...

Read all about the five fascinating projects that have recently been awarded funding through the second round of the Arts and Humanities Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) scheme. ahc.leeds.ac.uk/arts-humanit...

Here's our starter pack of people in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures @universityofleeds.bsky.social go.bsky.app/6bDy5D5

We've put together a starter pack of people in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures @universityofleeds.bsky.social go.bsky.app/6bDy5D5

How ethical are dating apps? What’s the impact on our reliance on them to shape our love lives in the 21st century? Check out some of our brilliant academics driving the public debate: amp.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

Earlier this week, we were able to display the wonderfully rich and diverse research currently being undertaken across Arts, Humanities and Cultures with our #AHRC showcase. ahc.leeds.ac.uk/arts-humanit...

The Library of John Bedford exhibition is available until 21.12.2024. If you haven't yet seen this wonderful exhibition of rare and beautiful books on furniture history, you've still got a little time. ahc.leeds.ac.uk/arts-humanit...

Congratulations to Griselda Pollock from everyone here at LAHRI on this incredible achievement ahc.leeds.ac.uk/arts-humanit...

One of our brilliant colleagues Ross Cole, based in our School of Music, has been awarded the Leverhulme Prize in the category of Visual and Performing Arts: ahc.leeds.ac.uk/music/news/a...

We're really looking forward to this inaugural lecture by @katedossett.bsky.social 'Changing the Script: Women as History Makers', next Wednesday 23 October. It's free to attend online or in person. You can register via Eventbrite. ahc.leeds.ac.uk/history/even...

Well done to the School of English for getting the blue plaque unveiled at Lyddon Hall - commemorating key Leeds based abolitionists www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

A really fascinating new book, Listening Without Borders, co-edited by Magdalena Kubanyiova & Parinita Shetty is now available for anyone interested in ethical encounters across disciplines and practices. www.multilingual-matters.com/page/detail/...

Really thought-provoking perspectives on the importance and value of interdisciplinary collaborations, especially in relation to communication, in this short film from imagining technologies for Disability futures @itdfproject www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvA5... @intresearchleeds.bsky.social .

We recently bid a Fond Farewell to some of our LAHRI Postdoctoral Visiting Fellows and wish them well as they move onto pastures new. lahri.leeds.ac.uk/news/a-fond-...

On the question of how stereotypes are unintentionally reinforced by current teaching of genetics, check out this case study of recent work by Professor of History and Philosophy of Science here at Leeds Prof Greg Radick: www.leeds.ac.uk/directory-re...