Faculty of Environment
Research and innovation
We conduct interdisciplinary and impact-orientated research to address challenges at regional, national and global levels. To achieve this our research is user-led and solutions focused, driven by the needs of our partners and stakeholders.
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A robotic revolution for urban nature
Drones, robots and autonomous systems can transform the natural world in and…
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Current food production systems could mean far-reaching habitat loss
The global food system could drive rapid and widespread biodiversity loss if…
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Critical temperature for tropical tree lifespan revealed
For the first time scientists have provided clear evidence that tropical tree…
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Continued success for funding to tackle COVID-19 in the global south
Dr Zia Wadud is among the University of Leeds academics to win major funding…
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Breathing City Launch Event
This launch event provides an introduction to the “Breathing City” project, which aims to manage exposure to air pollution.
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Joining Leeds – on campus and remotely
Are you joining the cohort of students beginning their studies at Leeds in January 2021?
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Crop breeding for climate resilience in southern Africa: Opportunities and principles for integrating climate model projections
Targeting resilience to climate change within seed systems is an area of key investment in contributing to food security in southern Africa, and it presents a variety of challenges and opportunities.
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