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International partnerships tackle fire risks

Researchers in the UK and Indonesia are working together to help communities fight the health and environmental impact of peatland fires.

A far off view of a city with plumes of smoke rising into the air

Cutting greenhouse gases will reduce number of deaths from poor air quality

Up to 250,000 deaths from poor air quality could be prevented annually in central and western Europe by 2050 if greenhouse gas emissions are drastically reduced, say researchers.

Exciting collaboration with Bradford 2025 sustainability partner

The innovative partnership will explore the tracking and reporting of carbon emissions linked to the year-long festival.

Robin Hayward at the top of a lecture theatre hanging by a rope. Behind them is a screen showing animals from the rainforest, and below are audience members in the theatre.

‘Climbing the Rainforest’ talk inspires at the Royal Institution

Dr Robin Hayward presented a fascinating talk about forest research, climbing ropes to the top of the theatre to show the audience what it takes to study canopies.

University of Leeds ranks first in the UK for Food Science and Technology

The Shanghai Ranking’s 2024 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) has placed the University of Leeds first in the UK for Food Science and Technology.