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Greenland’s ice sheet is melting and being replaced by vegetation
An estimated 11,000 sq miles or 28,707 sq kilometres of Greenland’s ice sheet and glaciers have melted over the last three decades, according to a major analysis of historic satellite records.
Researchers support primary teachers in LGBT+ inclusive education
Professor Robert Vanderbeck’s research helps teachers to grow their confidence in providing LGBT+ inclusive education, which is essential for the equality and safety of pupils.
Geography community co-creates the degree experience
Over the last 12 months, the School of Geography has brought students and staff together to co-create its vision for a redefined curriculum.
Shrinking pools on northern peatlands
Peatlands are carbon-rich wetlands that are often covered in mazy patterns of open water pools, but some boreal peatlands in Scandinavia and elsewhere are beginning to lose their characteristic pools.
Research on slavery and trafficking aims to understand, build awareness and protect victims
This Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, we highlight research at the University of Leeds that explores the causes and solutions to modern-day slavery and contributes towards ending it.