Conferences

This second annual conference of the ESRC Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre provides an opportunity for academics, practitioners, policy makers and communities to work together to share ideas and forge plans for tangibly improving the policies, systems and processes which impact upon people considered vulnerable, reducing harm in their interactions with policing and related services.

There will be two keynote speaker sessions, a plenary policy panel, and over 15 workshop sessions on a range of topics including the future of neighbourhood policing, women’s safety in public spaces, improving the police and policy response to modern slavery, preventing harm among vulnerable people, and the use of diversion for adults with vulnerabilities, among many others.

For full information about the conference please visit vulnerabilitypolicing.org.uk

Delegates can book overnight accommodation for one or two nights at pre-negotiated rates at a variety of central Leeds hotels via the link below. Please note delegate fees do not include accommodation.

Join us on this visit to the famous North Yorkshire seaside town of Whitby on Wednesday 28th May 2025!

This is a full day visit from 9am to 6pm. When we arrive in Whitby, you are free to explore the town. 

Places are limited and booking is required.

Tickets cost only £5 and include return coach travel.

Additional Information

Please use your University of Leeds email address when completing the booking form. If you have not used the Online Store before, you will need to create an account. 

Tickets may be purchased by taught postgraduate students in the School of Sociology and Social Policy only. Students from other departments and individuals from outside of the University are not permitted to attend.

One ticket is permitted per person; please only purchase a ticket for yourself. 

If you have any questions please contact Grace Idle, SSP School Operations Officer (Events) - g.a.idle@leeds.ac.uk 

The School of Education goes to Hollywood

Join us for an evening celebrating in style, where we’ll be acknowledging the amazing things that students and staff within the School of Education have achieved this year!

Throughout the evening there will be dancing, buffet-style food, awards, karaoke (from 9:30pm) and plenty of photo opportunities (with our very own red carpet!).

Doors open at 6:30pm.

Everyone in the School of Education is welcome!

We’re looking forward to seeing you there – make sure to get your tickets soon and please complete the MS form below for the Award Categories!