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Robin Hayward at the top of a lecture theatre hanging by a rope. Behind them is a screen showing animals from the rainforest, and below are audience members in the theatre.

‘Climbing the Rainforest’ talk inspires at the Royal Institution

Dr Robin Hayward presented a fascinating talk about forest research, climbing ropes to the top of the theatre to show the audience what it takes to study canopies.

Text reads Pride Guidelines: Pointers for Research that is Inclusive, Diverse & Equitable for LGBTQ+ fieldworkers. Underneath is the intersex-inclusive progress pride flag in the shape of a shield

New tools support LGBTQ+ inclusive fieldwork

A guide to planning safe, inclusive and equitable fieldwork for LGBTQ+ people has been launched by a research team.

Frontline self-builders carrying the wooden framing of a house. (Photo: Claude Hendrickson).

Community-led housing’s rich history in Leeds

How can housing work for communities? Neil McKenna explores the history of community-led housing in Leeds to inform and inspire its future.

Researchers sat on a curved bench in a lecture theatre, pictured from behind

The 6th Leeds Industry Day: Food in a Changing World

The School of Food Science and Nutrition hosted industry and academic experts from around the world to collaborate on cutting-edge food research and innovation.

Someone playing Fifa seen from behind. A bisexual pride flag is under the screen and a progress pride flag is behind it.

Games provide a safe space for identity and climate conversations

Queering Climate Change, an initiative fostering safer spaces for LGBTQ+ and marginalised voices in climate justice, held interactive "Gaming for the Planet" events last week.