School of Geography
“See Change: Visualising the Urban Climate Crisis”
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Undergraduate life at Leeds
"Studying Geography at Leeds has genuinely been the best decision I’ve ever made." Lucida Rane
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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.

Climate crisis photography exhibition now available to view online
An online exhibition featuring the work of 10 photographers from Uganda,…
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West Yorkshire flood-risk communities gain £187k to become more resilient
More homes at risk of flooding throughout West Yorkshire will become more…
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Accuracy at risk as governments reject specialist mapping tools
Governments are not using the latest mapping technology to report key…
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Hydropower without the environmental impact
Scientists have analysed data from nearly three million rivers across the…
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Wednesday 8 March 2023 - Wednesday 29 March 2023, 18:30 - 20:30
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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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