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93%
'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent'
Submitted research - REF 2021
11th
in the world for Geography
ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2021
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.

'Carbon bombs' set to trigger a climate catastrophe - new study
A study by Kjell Kühne from the School of Geography - 'Carbon Bombs' -…
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Leeds Geography research excellence confirmed by REF 2021
A UK-wide assessment confirms the international significance and impact of…
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Faculty of Environment Partnership Awards 2022
On Thursday 28th April the Faculty of Environment held their Partnership…
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New approach to city planning could help people of Leeds and the planet thrive
The city of Leeds has a huge opportunity to meet the needs of all of its…
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Wednesday 6 July 2022, 13:30 - 19:00
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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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