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A photo of people working in the sustainable garden on campus.

Thursday 20 February 2025

Sustainability Service explores the possibilities of partnerships

The Positive Impact Partners programme nurtures community, civic and university partnerships – creating and building a shared vision of the net-zero city.

A "Road Closed" sign on a street that's covered in floodwater.

Wednesday 12 February 2025

Improving flood warnings in West Yorkshire

The West Yorkshire Flood Innovation Programme (WYFLIP) has been awarded funding to test flood warning technology.

A class of students in Indonesia watching a lecture by Professor Jon Lovett, who's on a screen at the front of the classroom

Monday 10 February 2025

Joint classes connect students in Leeds and Indonesia

Students explored the issues around Indonesia’s new capital city through local perspectives and historical examples of unsustainable cities.

Two people at a produce stall in Leeds Kirkgate Markets.

Thursday 6 February 2025

Communities Innovating Yorkshire fund launched

A key element of the Yorkshire Policy Innovation Partnership (YPIP) project is an £800,000 funding pot to support new approaches for sustainable, community-led policies.

Grass with three piles of soil and a shovel. The left pile is densely packed and pale, labelled

Wednesday 5 February 2025

Hedgerows increase soil carbon storage by 40%

Planting hedgerows increases soil carbon storage by almost half compared to nearby grassland – no matter where they are in the country – says new research.