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July 2, 2026
Navigating local authority services that have moved away from face-to-face support to digital-first options
Sheffield Hallam University are exploring how the shift from face-to-face council services, such as council tax discounts, waste disposal and adult social care, to digital formats affects…
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July 2, 2026
Survey Opportunity: What should our roadsides in Leeds look like?
The University of Leeds is conducting a survey to understand people’s preferences for road verge management policies in the Leeds and Otley area. This includes preferences for…
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July 2, 2026
The Halflife Project: Help shape programmes that counter ageism
The Halflife Project is an exciting new five-year research study funded by the European Research Council that examines how society views older age and, crucially, how people…
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June 12, 2026
Have your say on staying active in Leeds
Leeds Older People’s Forum is working with Leeds City Council’s Public Health team to shape a new, citywide campaign to help people become more active, improve strength…
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June 2, 2026
Shaping research on stress and gambling harms in later life
Gambling harm affects around 2 million people across the UK, causing serious financial, psychological, and social damage to individuals, families, and communities. Yet older adults, who face…
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June 1, 2026
Questionnaire: Critical safety issues for walking, wheeling and cycling
Active Travel England (ATE) is seeking responses to a new questionnaire to improve understanding of the critical safety issues affecting walking, wheeling and cycling. The survey will…
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May 1, 2026
New study to understand more about joining up health and home care services
The University of Leeds are leading a research project to understand how joined-up care works in practice and what people think of it. Joined-up care describes a…
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April 30, 2026
Low Digital Confidence Research Opportunity
YouGov is conducting research into the potential boundaries that less digitally confident people in the UK face. By understanding user needs more deeply, the end goal is…
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April 29, 2026
Boosting minds – Exploring Interventions for Enhanced Brain Function and Function in Adults
The University of Leeds are conducting two studies and are looking for a group of older adults to participate. Study One: Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation Study Join an…
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April 15, 2026
Study investigating younger and older adults’ visual memory.
The University of Leeds is currently recruiting for a study investigating younger and older adults’ visual memory. What’s involved? A set of online questionnaires and a single…
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March 27, 2026
Invitation to take part in local research interviews
The National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) are inviting people from Leeds to take part in interviews about their experiences and views on living standards…
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March 27, 2026
Working together to improve care for older people through research
Date: 14 May 2026Time: 10 am – 2.30 pmLocation: The studio, City Centre, Riverside West, LS1 4AW Researchers from the University of Leeds are hosting an event in…
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