School of Geography
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Undergraduate life at Leeds
"Studying Geography at Leeds has genuinely been the best decision I’ve ever made." Rane Lucida
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93%
'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent'
Submitted research - REF 2021
Top 75
World top 75 university
QS World University Rankings 2024
Silver
award for our commitment to gender equality
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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.

Policy Brief published in Brazil seeks to stimulate research of the Amazon Rainforest
The brief advocates for a new focus on unexplored areas of the Amazon.
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New creative tools explore gender, justice and the climate in Indonesia
Researchers at the University of Leeds are collaborating with…
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Tropical forests in South America lose their ability to absorb carbon from…
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Amplifying marginalised voices on the climate crisis
A new publication spotlights the perspectives of academics and activists in…
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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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