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July marks Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate the experiences, achievements and contributions of disabled people, as well as raising awareness of disability rights and promoting inclusion.

Postgraduate symposium attendees, PhD researcher Marc Ramoneda Moreno; Heather Johnson; Associate Professor Liselle Terret; Stephenie Newman and Ruby Goodley

The day before the Leeds Disability Studies Conference 2026, featured a dedicated postgraduate symposium organised by Ruby Goodley, the postgraduate representative of the Centre for Disability Studies

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In October, the Centre for Disability Studies (CDS) achieved an important milestone: our successful application to join the World Health Organisation (WHO) Disability Health Equity Network.

Image of Book Cover and Ieva Eskyte

This Disability History Month, we are spotlighting Dr Ieva Eskyte and some of her most prevalent research in the field of Disability Studies.

Image of autumn trees in Leeds, with writing showcasing Disability History Month

Discover how the University of Leeds School of Sociology and Social Policy is marking Disability History Month 2025 through research, activism and inclusive education.