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A large group of researchers including delegates from southern and eastern Africa, standing together in the Global Food and Environment Institute at Leeds.

Exploring African food challenges

Partners from across Africa gathered in Leeds for a week of research dedicated to tackling challenges in food systems and supply chains.

School of Geography alumnus selected as finalist for the 2024 Alumni Awards

An alumnus from the School of Geography has been selected as a 2024 national finalist in the British Council Alumni Awards in the category of Social Action.

Professor Steve Banwart standing in a field smiling.

Professor Steve Banwart, 1959-2023

It is with great sadness that we share this tribute to the Global Food and Environment Institute (GFEI) founder and much-loved colleague, Professor Steve Banwart, 1959 - 2023.

A farmer in Africa - bent double - digs into dry-looking looking soil. He is wearing a hat to protect himself from the overhead sun.

Ensuring nutrition is at the heart of climate smart agriculture

Farmers in sub-Saharan Africa need to diversify away from growing maize and switch to crops that are resilient to climate change and supply key micronutrients for the population, say researchers.

View across The Flow Country in Northern Scotland. Credit: Andy Baird, University of Leeds

Restoring and protecting essential peatlands

At the University of Leeds, academics and practitioners are working towards peatland restoration in the UK, EU and beyond. This World Soil Day, we explore their latest work.