Research and innovation

Greenhouse gas nitrous oxide is on the rise

Research by Leeds scientists has found that the amount of nitrous oxide emissions in the atmosphere has significantly increased due to agricultural practices and nitrogen-rich fertilisers.

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Met Office Academic Partnership

Our partnership with the Met Office aims to secure the UK as a world leader in weather forecasting and climate prediction

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Addressing global challenges

Our interdisciplinary research is delivering new knowledge and technologies

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Top 20

in the world for Earth and Marine Sciences

QS World University Rankings by Subject 2019

12th

in the world for Transportation Science and Technology

ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2019

100%

of research in the School of Food Science and Nutrition is

'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent' latest REF

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Research groups and themes

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Facilities

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Staff directory

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National research centres

High-profile national research centres are located here at Leeds within the Faculty of Environment.

Centre for Climate Change Economics and Policy

Centre for Polar Observation and Modelling

National Centre for Atmospheric Science

Centre for the Observation and Modelling of Earthquakes, Volcanoes and Tectonics

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Research degrees

Whether you’re looking to begin an academic career or want to develop your skills and expertise for a career in industry, studying for a PhD will be a journey that will stimulate your passion for your subject and push you to reach your potential. We have a number of funded PhD projects and scholarships available including funded places in the Panorama NERC Doctoral Training Partnership and the White Rose Social Sciences DTP.

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Collaborative links

We collaborate closely with a number of cross-campus research institutes and groups.

Centre for Immersive Technologies

Choice Modelling Centre

Energy Leeds

Fluid Dynamics Leeds

Global Food and Environment Institute

Leeds Ecosystem, Atmosphere and Forest Centre

Leeds Institute for Data Analytics

Leeds Quaternary

Leeds Social Sciences Institute

Petroleum Leeds

Planetary Exploration

Priestley International Centre for Climate

Sustainable Cities

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