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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Undergraduate Open Days 2024

Saturday 19 October

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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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Geography alumnus selected as finalist for the 2024 Alumni Awards

Alumnus Dr Eric Palacpac, Geography PhD 2010, has been selected as a finalist in the British Council Alumni Awards 2024 in the category of Social Action

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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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How do people shop for food online?

Dr Sally Moore and Dr Yael Benn shared their research with the public at…

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Switching planes for trains to decarbonise holidays

Up to 41% of Britons holidaying abroad could travel by rail instead of air to…

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Oily fish, fruit and cereal can 'cut arthritis risk'

Moderate alcohol intake and eating more fruit, oily fish and cereals are…

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Dr Christine Bösch receives prestigious bioinnovation award

Dr Christine Bösch received the Luxembourg Institute of Science and…

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Transport – a demanding transition: inaugural lecture by Professor Kate Pangbourne

Wednesday 5 February 2025, 16:00 - 18:00

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63rd British Sedimentological Research Group Annual General Meeting

Monday 16 December 2024 - Wednesday 18 December 2024, 08:00 - 18:00

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Conference: Road Safety on Five Continents 2025

Wednesday 3 September 2025

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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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