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Professor Ed Manley awarded 2022 Philip Leverhulme Prize for ambitious urban geography research
University of Leeds Professor Ed Manley has been awarded a £100,000 Philip Leverhulme Prize for research into how humans navigate urban spaces.
Institute for Transport Studies alumna wins prestigious Eric Sampson Award
Ejiro Ikoko has won the Eric Sampson Award for Early Careers Professional of the Year 2022.
Dynamic oxygen levels may have accelerated animal evolution
Oxygen levels in the Earth’s atmosphere are likely to have “fluctuated wildly” one billion years ago, creating conditions that could have accelerated the development of early animals, say researchers.
More expensive air travel is the fairest way to tax carbon, says University of Leeds professor
Carbon taxes on heating and driving affect the poor more – but charges on flights could offer a fair way to tax carbon.
Why Wool Matters film featuring King Charles III and Leeds experts wins Best Fashion Documentary
Why Wool Matters has been awarded Best Fashion Documentary at the 2022 London Fashion Film Festival.