Faculty of Environment
Why chocolate feels so good?
Scientists have decoded the physical process that takes place in the mouth when chocolate is eaten
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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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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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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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Analysis reveals scale of tertiary education's carbon emissions
A major analysis of the carbon footprint of universities and FE colleges has…
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We cannot address global water challenges without social sciences
Professor Martin-Ortega’s paper sets social sciences and…
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Warmer seas may hinder organic carbon burial in ocean sediments
Ocean warming may decrease the rate at which carbon from dead and decaying…
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Hydropower without the environmental impact
Scientists have analysed data from nearly three million rivers across the…
More on Hydropower without the environmental impactGlobal 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.
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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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.
More on Equality and inclusion“Join us to hear Dr Effie Papargyropoulou, Associate Professor in Sustainable Food Networks, deliver a talk on 'Food… t.co/thcRKu7Ibk” -
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“Researchers have calculated that north-central Greenland was on average 1.5°C warmer between 2001 and 2011 than it… t.co/bLa1LTZ3PR” -
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“RT @FoodSciLeeds: Research that could develop a healthier chocolate, you say? Go on, I'm all ears! Congrats to Professor Anwesha Sa… t.co/qa02wTZmF6” -
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