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School of Geography wins the prestigious Jon Walker award
The School of Geography has won the highly-coveted Jon Walker award from the Society for Location Analysis, which recognises excellence and innovation within the field of location analysis.
Lightning storms less likely in a warming planet
Global warming may lead to a drop in lightning strikes, affecting atmospheric composition and the frequency of natural forest fires in the tropics, a new study suggests.
University of Leeds uses new dietary assessment tool for student teaching
The University of Leeds has signed an agreement with Dietary Assessment Ltd to use its new online food diary solution to support a range of undergraduate and graduate courses across the University.
Professor Simon Poulton wins Geological Society Bigsby Medal
We are delighted to announce that Professor Simon Poulton has been awarded the Bigsby Medal of the Geological Society.
Classifying the world's tropical forests
A new study reveals surprising results about the genetic relationships between the world’s tropical forests, suggesting that they should no longer be divided into Old and New World.