Queen's Anniversary Prize

The UK’s highest accolade for universities and colleges - has been awarded to the University of Leeds for research into tropical weather systems and climate science

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Meet the team

A leading institute for the integrated study of climate, weather, air pollution and impacts

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  1. Faculty of Environment
  2. School of Earth and Environment
  3. Research and innovation
  4. Institute for Climate and Atmospheric Science

Institute for Climate and Atmospheric Science

Institute for Climate and Atmospheric Science

We are making fundamental advances in our understanding of climate change, weather, atmospheric composition, palaeo-climates, and impacts on our planet and society. We develop advanced computer models, lead major field campaigns, analyse satellite data, and perform innovative laboratory experiments.

On behalf of the school, ICAS hosts the Centre for Environmental Modelling and Computation, which aims to be a leading UK centre for modelling, computation and environmental data processing. Its vision is to significantly enhance and accelerate our high impact research in weather, climate and atmospheric composition, and to train and educate a new generation of students and scientists in the latest techniques in scientific computing and data processing visualisation.

If you would like to discuss an area of research in more detail, please contact the Institute Director: Dr Andrew Ross

Our research themes

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Atmospheric and Cloud Dynamics

We study some of the most important phenomena influencing our weather and climate.

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Atmospheric Chemistry and Aerosols

We study the gas phase and aerosol composition of the troposphere and stratosphere.

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Climate Science and Impacts

We tackle problems with direct societal consequences including melting ice caps, the links between air quality and climate, and food security.

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Our partnerships

We extend the scale and scope of our research through collaboration with many external organisations.

Met Office Academic Partnership

Centre for Polar Observation & Modelling

National Centre for Atmospheric Science

National Centre for Earth Observation

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

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Research degrees

Whether you’re looking to begin an academic career or want to develop your skills and expertise for a career in industry, studying for a PhD will be a journey that will stimulate your passion for your subject and push you to reach your potential.

We have PhD opportunities available including a number of scholarships and funded projects.

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Research projects

Our research expertise is driving solutions to global issues, shapingclimate change, weather, atmospheric composition, palaeo-climates, and impacts on our planet and society. You can search and read our impactful, innovative and highly diverse projects in our Research directory.

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