Faculty of Environment

Open Days

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International scholarships

More than £14 million in scholarships is available for international students commencing their studies in September 2026.

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Postgraduate Virtual Open Day

Saturday 29 November

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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.

Our schools

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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The fattening forest: trees of the Amazon are getting bigger

 Trees in Amazon forests have got 'fatter' with average size increasing by…

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Antartic ice sheet

85 new subglacial lakes detected below Antarctica

Using a decade of satellite data, researchers have identified 85 previously…

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Global Cycling Network explores e-cargo bikes

The Global Cycling Network, a YouTube channel that explores elite cycling,…

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Dr Declan Finney awarded UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship

Dr Finney will lead research into cloud observation to enhance UK weather…

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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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