Signals: Detecting, predicting and responding to uncertainty

Open to all.

An opportunity for you to hear about the Signals headline theme and its planned programmes, activities and funding schemes.

There will be an online information session, followed by an in-person drop-in event designed to create space for discussion and development of ideas.

September 2026.

University of Leeds academics only.

A Signals Crucible programme for up to 30 researchers across all disciplines at the University of Leeds. Recruitment will be through a competitive open call across the University of Leeds.

Applications open September 2026.

University of Leeds academics only.

A facilitated workshop for 16 University of Leeds academics taking place in the University College London (UCL) Person-Environment-Activity Research Laboratory (PEARL) in Dagenham. This includes an overnight stay.

Recruitment will be through a competitive open call and there will be pump-priming available, following the visit, to fund a project using the PEARL facility.

Applications open September 2026.

University of Leeds academics only.

Two Horizons-facilitated workshops for University of Leeds academics to generate ideas for interdisciplinary research linked to the Signals theme. There will be an open registration and places (up to 30 per workshop) will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. 
Academics attending the workshops will be able to apply for pump-priming to fund ideas that have been developed  through the workshops. External partners and researchers may be included in the pump-prime funding application,  but this must be led by a University of Leeds academic. 

Applications open in September 2026 

Open to all.

This end-of-programme showcase event, held at Cloth Hall Court, will bring together members of our research community to showcase the work developed through our Signals programmes and activities across the academic year.

The Showcase will also provide an opportunity for participants to discuss and reflect on the diverse array of perspectives shared over the course of the year.

June 2027

Open to all.

The Insight Series is a monthly 1-hour seminar which offers an online space to discuss various aspects of interdisciplinary research. This series will introduce different concepts and ideas related to Signals throughout the programme.

Insight Series sessions are open to anyone with an interest in interdisciplinary research.

Sessions will run monthly during the academic year, excluding September 2026 and January 2027. 

Open to all.

We will host an online ‘Coffee Connect’ discussion forum each month, immediately following our Insight Series sessions. These facilitated online spaces will allow participants to continue discussing the ideas, examples and questions that arise during the Insight Series presentation. 

Participants can also  attend independently of the Insight Series session.

Sessions will run monthly during the academic year, excluding September 2026 and January 2027, following the Insight Series sessions. 

Open to all.

We will run co-badged events with interdisciplinary centres, institutes and networks from across the University of Leeds.

Dates to be announced but are likely to be scheduled for November/December 2026, January/February 2027 and May/June 2027.

Open to all.

Using the University of Leeds Library collection and additional resources we will build a repository of related content for our Signals programme to stimulate interdisciplinary conversations and research ideas within the academic community.

Please note, some of the listed resources may only be available to University of Leeds colleagues. In these cases, we recommend approaching your institution’s library for access.

Launched in December, developed and expanded throughout the programme.

University of Leeds colleagues only.

Alongside our Crucible programme we will offer coaching and mentoring support for interdisciplinary researchers. This programme specifically supports researchers to navigate the challenges and barriers associated with interdisciplinary research, and builds on the successful Horizons Interdisciplinary Mentoring Scheme that has been running since 2023.

Application in December 2026, with programme running March to August 2027.