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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.

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Common tree species dominate tropical forests

Scientists have found almost identical patterns of tree diversity across the world’s tropical forests.

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Using data to drive research

Leeds Institute of Data Analytics (LIDA) reports on their successful year.

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Restoring and protecting essential peatlands

At the University of Leeds, academics and practitioners are working towards peatland restoration in the UK, EU and beyond. This World Soil Day, we explore their latest work.

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Environment community playing a leading role at COP28

Environment staff and students are involved in several COP 28 events on a range of topics, with many contributing to the daily themes over the two week period.

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