Faculty of Environment
Leeds at COP29
Find out how we are supporting COP29 as an official observer in Baku this year and meet our delegates in the COP29 team.
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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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‘Climbing the Rainforest’ talk inspires at the Royal Institution
Dr Robin Hayward presented a fascinating talk about forest research, climbing…
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University of Leeds ranks first in the UK for Food Science and Technology
The Shanghai Ranking’s 2024 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) has…
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Rainfall triggers extreme humid heat in tropics and subtropics
Scientists believe they have found a way to improve warning systems for…
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Scientists discover deep-sea microplastic hotspots driven by underwater avalanches
Fast-moving underwater avalanches, known as turbidity currents, are…
More on Scientists discover deep-sea microplastic hotspots driven by underwater avalanchesInaugural lecture: Professor Robin Lovelace
Thursday 8 May 2025, 16:00 - 18:00
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Monday 12 May 2025, 11:00 - 12:15
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Wednesday 3 September 2025
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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.
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