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Mapping Europe’s wilderness to help preserve it
A new paper makes the case for an updated Wilderness Quality Index (WQI) across Europe, including non-EU states, to ensure precious wild landscapes and ecosystems are protected.
Geography marks International Day of Transgender Visibility
The School of Geography LGBTQ+ Students’ Group marked the International Day of Transgender Visibility with members of Sanggar Seroja, a collective of transgender women based in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Natural Hazards and Empire exhibition reveals the untold history of geographical studies
A highly visual online exhibition co-created by Dr Arjan Gosal focuses on the effects of colonialism and geographical studies on people living with natural hazards.
Exploring African food challenges
Partners from across Africa gathered in Leeds for a week of research dedicated to tackling challenges in food systems and supply chains.
Professor Louise Waite advises the House of Lords on the Modern Slavery Act
LSSI Director and Human Geography Professor Louise Waite has given evidence to the House of Lords Modern Slavery Act 2015 Committee, outlining the conflation of modern slavery and immigration.