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Breaking down barriers to political engagement
Millions of people regularly engage with petitions, using them to make their voices heard in parliaments. However, these are rarely used by seldom-heard groups. Professor...
Seasonal migrant workers and food security
The project ‘Feeding the Nation’ examined the recruitment and experiences of seasonal agricultural migrant workers during the harvest seasons in 2020 and 2021—workers who were...
Holy Words, Harmful Acts: investigating abuse in religious contexts
The Shiloh Project investigates the complex relationships between religious organisations, sacred texts, and sexual harm. Named after a story in the Book of Judges –...
Improving cycling infrastructure by listening to riders
To improve public access to Leeds and transform the experience of cycling on the city’s streets, one researcher bridged the gap between food delivery cyclists...
Championing global care standards in long COVID
The COVID-19 pandemic left a lasting impact, with many individuals experiencing persistent symptoms long after the initial infection. This phenomenon, known as long COVID, continues...
Forecasting extremes
Extreme events, such as sudden pollution spikes, financial crashes, or health crises, can have serious and unpredictable consequences. Forecasting these events is critical, but traditional...
When parks don’t feel like safe public spaces
Parks are often seen as places of freedom — spaces to walk, relax, exercise, and connect. But for many women and girls, these spaces don’t...
From disconnect to dialogue: making journalism accountable to its audience
Public trust in journalism has been eroded by concerns about accuracy, fairness, and accountability in the news media. While journalism exists to serve the public...
Informing food support through localised insights
Over 8 million adults and 1 in 5 households with children must regularly skip meals or restrict their portions due to a lack of access...