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New plant species honours Leeds Professor
A ‘remarkably strange-looking' plant has been named after Professor Jon Lovett, who discovered it in the Tanzania rainforests.
Planning for climate change in the Sulawesi mountains
A new study by Naufal, a PhD student in the School of Geography from the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, sheds light on why some smallholder farming communities adopt practices that damage the land.
Beavers help reduce flood risk and boost nature in Yorkshire trial
Releasing beavers as part of a trial in the North York Moors has helped to reduce downstream flooding and enhance biodiversity, according to new research from the University of Leeds.
Pride Month 2026: Building everyday inclusion in our faculties
This Pride Month, we’re reflecting on how we can move beyond awareness to create meaningful, everyday inclusion for LGBTQ+ colleagues and students across our faculty.
Can Indonesia make the switch to electric motorcycles?
A new paper by Dr Ferry Fathoni, Professor Kang Li, and Professor Jon Lovett explores the economics of battery refurbishment and recycling for electric motorcycles in Indonesia.