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Three yellow tents at the basecamp of Mount Everest, with the snowy peaks in the background.

Research to explore why Everest glacier is so warm

A team of researchers is making final preparations for a trip to Mount Everest next month to explore why the ice of one of the mountain’s most iconic glaciers is so close to the melting point.

Four red tents on the ice field, with a wide blue sky above.

Forecasting climate tipping points

The Advanced Research and Innovation Agency (ARIA) has funded four School of Earth and Environment research projects as part of its Forecasting Tipping Points programme.

Two university leaders sit on a table signing a paper. Nine more stand behind them.

Research collaboration across the North Sea

The University of Leeds collaborates with universities in Norway to drive research across culture, energy and health.

A photograph of a Khumbu glacier pond chain.

Scientists to test if snow is melting high on Everest

Climbing beyond Everest base camp to test if the snow high up on the mountain is melting is the latest challenge being faced by glaciologists at the University.

Dr C Scott Watson wearing a coat and cap, in front of a glacial lake.

Leeds researchers named Future Leaders

Two of Leeds' most promising research leaders have earned national fellowships to advance their work aimed at tackling global challenges.