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Exploring New Generative AI Methods for Understanding Dynamic Complex Social and Socio-ecological Systems
In this research retreat with selected participants we will explore to what extent and how generative AI (and Large Language...
Accelerating Social Change in Response to the Climate and Ecological Crisis
This is a stakeholder event, open to researchers, activists, policy makers, social entrepreneurs, campaigners, artists, communicators etc. who are working...
Laurena Kalaja | Building Bridges for Democracy: The Role of German-Albanian Cooperation Advancing Democratic Politics
Join us for this seminar by Laurena Kalaja, entitled 'Building Bridges for Democracy: The Role of German-Albanian Cooperation Advancing Democratic...
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American Pragmatism and American Democracy
Jason Ralph, University of Leeds I have a confession. I’ve been having a 35-year love affair with American democracy. Under the cover of annual visits...
Redefining Environmental Activism in Indonesia through Progressive Rock
This blog by Eva Wishanti explores themes of political expression in Indonesia through an emerging unconventional art form, progressive rock. This acts as a...
The fight for the souls of Labour and the Conservatives
Blair’s jettisoning of the Labour Party’s Clause IV in 1995 marked his commitment to constructing an updated, left of centre, political consensus. His...
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UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship Extension Granted
Viktoria Spaiser is delighted to have received a three year extension for her UKRI Future Leadership Fellowship, starting in October 2025. Viktoria has exciting plans...
Alice Bacon Lecture 2024/5 | Naga Munchetty
On Thursday 6 February, the Alice Bacon Lecture 2024/5 was delivered by celebrated broadcaster and journalist Naga Munchetty at the University of Leeds. The lecture,...
Book Launch | Deformations of Democracy: David Beetham in Contemporary Politics
Celebrate the launch of Deformations of Democracy with the editors (John Schwarzmantel and Helen Beetham), contributors, colleagues and friends of David. This is the first...