Faculty of Environment

Alerting vulnerable communities to extreme weather

Scientists have been awarded £2 million to develop ways of alerting communities in South Africa, Zambia and Mozambique to extreme weather

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Action on property flooding

West Yorkshire flood-risk communities gain £187k to become more resilient

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Climate Futures: Science, Society, and Politics MSc

This course will provide you with a holistic understanding of the climate crisis, delivering the scientific, social and political approaches you’ll need to respond creatively and effectively to the challenges of a changing climate

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Faculty of Environment

We bring together expert knowledge to address the major challenges facing society today, with expertise across a wide range of disciplines and staff who deliver outstanding student education and research within our schools.

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School of Earth and Environment School of Earth and Environment

School of Earth and Environment

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School of Food Science and Nutrition

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School of Geography School of Geography

School of Geography

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ITS Institute for Transport Studies

Institute for Transport Studies

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Study with us

Be part of a prestigious, research-intensive Russell Group university. Here you'll gain skills that will be invaluable to you, personally and professionally.

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Research and innovation

Our community of researchers brings together excellence and innovation, pushing the frontiers of knowledge and discovery to shape a better future.

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News and events

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water@leeds: at the heart of global water research

Wednesday 8 March 2023 - Wednesday 29 March 2023, 18:30 - 20:30

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Make your Masters a reality with funding

Wednesday 26 April 2023, 12:00 - 13:00

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Global weather research recognised by Queen's award

A Queen's Anniversary Prize - the UK’s highest accolade for universities and colleges - has been awarded to the University of Leeds for research into tropical weather systems and climate science.

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Outreach and public engagement

We deliver events and activities to showcase this fascinating subject area to students at schools and colleges across the UK.

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Equality and inclusion

The University community is made up of a wide range of people with diverse backgrounds and circumstances, which we value and regard as a great asset.

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