School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Behavioural Activation for Muslim (BA-M) Join us for a talk from Lusi Nuryanti and Bayu Suseno on BA-M, a culturally-adapted depression therapy used in Muslim communities

Join Psychology colleagues for a hybrid talk from Lusi Nuryanti and Bayu Suseno on Behavioural Activation for Muslim (BA-M). Wednesday 29th October, 2-3pm, at @leedsbeckett.bsky.social, Rose Bowl, room 355, and on Teams (link in the Eventbrite below).

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/behavioura...

OUT NOW ‼️ Dr Lisa Taylor’s new book: Threads of Labour: Tapestry of an ex-industrial community, published by @manchesterup.bsky.social 30% discount on MUP website, use code EVENT30 @deindustrialpol.bsky.social @isrfoundation.bsky.social @uk.theconversation.com @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social

Dr Rachel Rich, Professor Rachel Julian and Dr Trish Holch organised a fantastic School Research Away Day on 9 May 2025 at St George's Conference Centre in Leeds. The Lego team building session was a big hit, especially with the Dean of School, Professor Robert Burroughs 😀

Enhancing Health Outcomes in Peri- and Menopause | Conference | Leeds Beckett University Join us for our event focused on enhancing health outcomes for women during peri- and post-menopause, bringing together healthcare professionals, researchers, advocates, and women experiencing menopau...

Professor Lauren Owen is hosting an important conference on Enhancing Health Outcomes in Peri- and Menopause at the Carnegie School of Sport on Thursday 10 July. For a full programme and to book your place, follow the link below 👇

www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/events/confe...

What a fantastic achievement by Dr Rhys Turner-Moore, who has been selected for the 2025 Public Voices Fellowship on the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse.
www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/news/2025/04...

Come join our vibrant Psychology team as a Principal Learning Officer (PLO), managing psychology laboratory resources, providing technical expertise, and contributing to student learning and research outcomes. @lbu-rae.bsky.social
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The next Centre for Culture and Humanities seminar takes place on Thursday 10 April, 12-1pm. Dr Aidan Enright will give a talk on Richard More O'Ferrall, the Irish Catholic governor of Malta between 1847 and 1851. This is a hybrid event. Full details below 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/centre-for...

A reminder that we have Visiting Professor Camilla Dawson coming to speak next Thursday, 3 April, 4-6pm, on the subject of the management of dysphagia within an acute setting. This is a hybrid event, with full details below 👇

YouTube video by chrisharpertill Beyond Meat & Memes Event 18th March 2025

Well done to Dr @chrishtill.bsky.social and his Beyond Meat & Memes project colleagues Dr Joseph Ibrahim and Dr Jessica Drakett for organising such a vibrant event.
@researchleeds.bsky.social @leedsbeckett.bsky.social
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One last push for our Beyond Meat and Memes event tomorrow. Link to rsvp below. It's going to be great! @researchleeds.bsky.social @chrishtill.bsky.social @silkemachold.bsky.social

A final reminder for Dr Chris Till's Beyond Meat and Memes project dissemination event next Tuesday, 18 March, 12-4.30pm, at The Knowledge Exchange. To attend, please RSVP 👇. And don't forget, there's lunch, refreshments, and a drinks reception at the end! 🙂
www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/events/resea...

Centre for Culture and Humanities research seminar Join us for talk from Rafael Antonio Ortile on 'The Rock ‘N’ Roll Lord of Manila', Lord Antony “Tony” Moynihan, 3rd Baron Moynihan of Leeds

We have a great event coming up at @shsslbu.bsky.social next Wednesday! From Leeds to Manila: come and hear former @leedsbeckett.bsky.social student Rafa Ortile speak about his research into the scandalous case of Lord Antony Moynihan

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/centre-for...

Olayinka Ajala on LinkedIn: The political landscape in West Africa is changing and we have seen what… The political landscape in West Africa is changing and we have seen what experts describe as 'democratic backsliding'. In the last few years, there have been…

Great work here from our PIR colleague Dr Olayinka Ajala, speaking with BBC News about recent political developments in Guinea-Bissau and the implications for the democratic stability of the country.
www.linkedin.com/posts/olayin...

Exhibition Shines Light on Bulgaria’s Forgotten Communist-Era ‘Labour Troops’ An exhibition in Sofia of Garo Keshishian's black-and-white photos of communist-era compulsory labour units delves into a little-remembered aspect of Bulgaria's repressive past.

Exhibition Shines Light on Bulgaria’s Forgotten Communist-Era ‘Labour Troops’ #bulgaria #coldwarhist

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BBC Radio 2 listeners DJs and music | Seminar | Leeds Beckett University Join Dr Neil Washbourne as he explores listeners’ engagement with Radio 2 programmes, DJs and their view of it as a form of popular public service broadcasting.

Join us for our Cultural Conversation at Leeds Central Library on Thursday, 1-2pm, with Dr Neil Washbourne exploring listeners’ engagement with Radio 2 programmes, DJs and their view of it as a form of popular public service broadcasting. Register here 👇
www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/events/leeds...

PsyCen Seminar Join us for Professor Camilla Dawson's talk on exploring the management of dysphagia within an acute setting

Professor Camilla Dawson, an eminent Speech & Language Therapist, and now a Visiting Professor at @leedsbeckett.bsky.social, is giving a hybrid talk on the management of dysphagia within an acute setting on Thursday 3 April, 4-6pm.
Full details and Teams link 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/psycen-sem...

Centre for Culture and Humanities research seminar Join us for talk from Rafael Antonio Ortile on 'The Rock ‘N’ Roll Lord of Manila', Lord Antony “Tony” Moynihan, 3rd Baron Moynihan of Leeds

The next Centre for Culture and Humanities seminar takes place on 12 March, 2-3pm. Our speaker, Rafael Antonio Ortile, recently graduated with an MA in Social History from @leedsbeckett.bsky.social, so it is great to welcome him back to speak about his research.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/centre-for...

Millions promised to revamp derelict building in Leeds as home for British Library Millions of pounds will be spent on revamping a derelict Grade I listed building to create a new home for the British Library in Leeds, the government has announced.

This is great news for Leeds! @shsslbu.bsky.social

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We had a splendid evening at the launch of ‘Mental Health, Crime and the Impact of Criminal Justice on the Vulnerable’. Many thanks to The Knowledge Exchange at @leedsbeckett.bsky.social for supporting. For copies of the book, please follow the link link.springer.com/book/10.1007...

Book Launch: Mental Health, Crime and Criminal Justice Join Dr Bevis McNeil et al for the launch of their new book: 'Mental Health, Crime and the Impact of Criminal Justice on the Vulnerable.'

One last shout for the Centre for Applied Social Research book launch this Thursday, 13 February, 4-6pm, in The Knowledge Exchange. Drinks reception and treats to help celebrate! RSVP below 👇
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Professor Lauren Owen is co-leading a @leedsbeckett.bsky.social project with Professor Theocharis Ispoglou on vitamin D3, cognitive function, and well-being. They are looking for students, aged 18-25, to participate. All the details and sign-up links are in the attached poster. Please share widely!

Event flyer which reads 'Centre for Applied Social Research (CeASR) book launch - Mental Health, Crime and the Impact of Criminal Justice on the Vulnerable, Dr Bevis E McNeil, Dr Maria De Angelis, Dr John Gregson and Dr Anthony O Donnghaile-Drummond' and an image of the book's cover

📖Join us for the launch of @shsslbu.bsky.social's new book - Mental Health, Crime and the Impact of Criminal Justice on the Vulnerable
📆 Thurs 13 February
🕕18:00 - 20:00
🏢The Knowledge Exchange, the Rose Bowl - and online via Teams
🔗 bit.ly/4hosQpk

#LBUResearch #AcademicSky

Centre for Culture and Humanities Seminar Join us for Adrian Paylor's talk: 'A Lost Woman of the Beat Generation: Uncovering the Life and Work of Kay 'Kaja' Johnson.'

Our first Centre for Culture & Humanities seminar of the year takes place this Thursday, 6 February, 12-1pm. Adrian Paylor will explore the contribution of women to the Beat generation through the life of Kay 'Kaja' Johnson. For more info & to RSVP, follow link👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/centre-for...

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Finally taking the leap! Here for all things Humanities and Social Sciences related. Check out our website to find out about all the great teaching and research going on in our School.
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