School of Geography

Open Days

Join us for our undergraduate Open Days.

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Leeds 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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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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Open Days
Future Leaders Fellowships
Leeds at COP29

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93%

'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent'

Submitted research - REF 2021

23rd

in the world for Geography

QS World University Rankings 2025

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.