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A group of people on a pavement, one holding a push bike, a dog sitting at another's feet. In the background are cars with 'Enterprise Car Club' branding.

Leeds residents to design alternatives to car ownership

A multimillion-pound project to encourage people in Leeds to design and try an alternative to private vehicle ownership has been announced by researchers.

Professor Dave Healy standing in front of a geothermal drilling compound. On the metal barrier behind him hangs a sign that says

Professor Dave Healy joins as Director of Geosolutions Leeds

As the director, Professor Healy will lead the research, innovation and impact in the centre, to meet the challenges of the climate crisis through world-class subsurface research.

A cardboard sign with 'Planet over Profit' painted on it.

Can degrowth affect climate change?

A new study explores whether reducing production and consumption growth could significantly contribute to resolving the climate crisis.

A gloved hand holds a test tube containing a sample of blood. there is a label on the test tube which says Fe (Iron) test

Obese and overweight children at risk of iron deficiency

Children and young people who are overweight or obese are at significantly higher risk of iron deficiency, according to a study by nutritional scientists at the University of Leeds.

Blue background. Right: colourful illustration of food in a small compost bin. There's a worm in the centre. Text reads: Food Waste Action Week, 18th-24th March.

AI-optimisation, composting and policy change to reduce food waste

One-third of all food across the world is wasted. Food waste contributes to climate change, greenhouse gas emissions and the misuse of land, energy and water.