School of Geography
Antarctica’s glacial border migrates for miles with the tide
New measurements of how the boundaries between onshore glaciers and floating ice shelves glide back and forth could help predict melting as a response to climate change
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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
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.
Leeds scientists creating a new wave of plant-based products
On World Vegan Day, we outline the innovative research projects that are…
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Whose Uni? poster reflects on belonging, decolonisation and community
The poster was created following activities with undergraduate students at…
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Building resilient, secure and sustainable food systems
This World Food Day, we’re highlighting research that's changing food…
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Professor Robert Vanderbeck becomes a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences
Professor of Human Geography, has been awarded the fellowship for his…
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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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