School of Geography
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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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.

Indonesia’s net zero network
A team from Leeds is working with Indonesian universities, non-government…
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Collaboration for clean water
International water researchers came together at the University of Leeds to…
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Tree rings reveal increasing rainfall seasonality in the Amazon
Scientists have used clues locked into tree rings to reveal major changes in…
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Faculty of Environment receives Athena Swan Silver Award
The faculty has been awarded the prestigious Athena Swan Silver certification…
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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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