Conferences

This is a one-day symposium for post-graduate research students organised by the Centre for Disability Studies PGR Network on Monday 13th April 10.30-17.30 with a social event at The Terrace afterwards.

The theme of the day is Disability and creative arts. The day will comprise of a workshop led by Dr Liselle Terret with an actor from Not F**kin’ Sorry by Not Your Circus Dog Collective; and a panel discussion with researchers  in the field of creative arts and learning disabilities.

There are 35 places available, on a first come first served basis. The cost for attendance is £10 which includes refreshments and lunch during the day and a drink at the social afterwards.

Join students and staff from the School of Law for an exciting day trip to Haworth.

We have reserved 55 tickets for a Day Trip to Haworth. We will meet the students at the Liberty Building (School of Law) at 8:45am. There will be 2 staff hosts for the trip.

All attendees must complete the emergency contact form by Thursday 23^rd April at the latest.

This event is only available to students from the School of Law

Join students and staff from the School of Law for an exciting day trip to Knaresborough.

We have reserved 55 tickets for a Day Trip to Knaresborough. We will meet the students at the Liberty Building (School of Law) at 8:45am. There will be 2 staff hosts for the trip.

All attendees must complete the emergency contact form by Monday 29^th June at the latest.

This event is only available to TPG students from the School of Law

Join students and staff from the School of Law for an exciting trip to Leeds Playhouse to watch Small Island.

We have reserved 30 tickets for a Theatre Trip to Leeds Playhouse. You’ll need to meet at Leeds Playhouse Box office at 18:45pm the latest, as the show will start at 19:00pm. There will be 2 staff hosts for the trip. 

All attendees must complete the emergency contact form by Wednesday 18^th March at the latest

This event is open to FSS Staff & Students

The ICA Political Communication Summer School is a flagship program that brings together outstanding PhD students and early-career researchers from around the world for an immersive week of training and mentoring. Featuring prominent political communication scholars from around the globe, the Summer School offers participants an intensive week of learning in master classes, engaging in small-group discussions, and receiving feedback on their research. Across the programme, participants engage with cutting-edge debates and methods in this fast-moving field and receive detailed guidance on their own projects through structured consultations, discussant feedback, and informal conversations with faculty. While the 2026 theme is “Political Communication and Democratic Ideals,” we warmly welcome applications from researchers working on any aspect of politic