School of Geography
Leeds at COP29
We are supporting COP29 as an official observer in Baku this year. Meet our delegates, and get insights and explainers on this crucial United Nations climate change conference.
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Book your placeLeeds researchers named Future Leaders
Two of Leeds' most promising research leaders have earned national fellowships to advance their work aimed at tackling global challenges.
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'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent'
Submitted research - REF 2021
29th
in the world for Geography
QS World University Rankings 2024
Silver
award for our commitment to gender equality
Athena SWAN Charter
Research and innovation
We work at the forefront of global research agendas, leading the way in finding solutions to major social, political and environmental challenges. This exciting and impactful research takes us to some of the remotest places on Earth, including the high mountains, both poles and the depths of the tropical rainforests, as well as to the world’s major urban conurbations in both developed and developing nations.
Awards showcase research impact in Faculty of Environment
University of Leeds Faculty of Environment researchers and support teams who…
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A project to protect the world’s second-largest area of tropical rainforest…
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Professor Steve Carver wrote a chapter of the book, which debunks…
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A new report highlights difficulties transnational families face, with young…
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We deliver events and activities to showcase this fascinating subject area to students at schools and colleges across the UK.
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Explore how human society interacts with the natural world, through this flexible programme of online courses.
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We provide businesses with access to our talented students through a free end-to-end, managed recruitment service.
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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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