Faculty of Environment

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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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Earth and Environment students talking in the sustainable garden at the University of Leeds.
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Predicting the next mass extinction since the dinosaurs

New research published in Nature Geoscience presents the first-ever supercomputer climate models of the distant future and demonstrates how the next mass extinction will likely happen

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Image of an African desert - Francoise Guichard, Laurent Kergoat, CNRS Photo Library
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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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A food science masters degree student at the University of Leeds School of Food Science and Nutrition

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

A village on the edge of a desert about to be engulfed by a sandstorm.More on Global weather research recognised by Queen's award

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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