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Consumer data research team earn ESRC Celebrating Impact Prize
A team of researchers from the Consumer Data Research Centre (CDRC) have been awarded an Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Celebrating Impact Prize for supporting healthier consumer habits
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Scientists call for a major investigation into Congo Basin
Leading researchers have launched a major scientific initiative to investigate and protect the fragile Congo Basin Forest in central Africa, one of the world’s most important ecosystems
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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.

Restoring and protecting essential peatlands
At the University of Leeds, academics and practitioners are working towards…
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Environment community playing a leading role at COP28
Environment staff and students are involved in several COP 28 events on a…
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Consumer data research team earn ESRC Celebrating Impact Prize
A team of researchers from the Consumer Data Research Centre (CDRC) have been…
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Scientists call for a major investigation into Congo Basin
Leading researchers have launched a major scientific initiative to…
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Explore how human society interacts with the natural world, through this flexible programme of online courses.
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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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