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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.
School of Geography ‘Natural Hazards; Human Disasters’ course wins international award
New course ‘Natural Hazards; Human Disasters’ has won an award for helping ‘create learning experiences that are more engaging, effective and supportive for students.’
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.