Research and innovation
Permafrost could release cancer-causing gas
For World Cancer Day we're highlighting the work the Faculty is doing to fight cancer - a discovery linking thawing permafrost to Radon gas release
Find out moreLeeds at COP27
Research and innovation from the University will contribute to important discussions at COP27
Discover our climate researchHalving emissions by 2030 can keep 1.5°C within reach
Without significant increases in the speed and ambition of climate action, limiting global warming to 1.5°C will be beyond reach
Find out moreClimate solutions
Research-led solutions are helping humanity to adapt to a rapidly changing climate
Find out moreNational research centres
High-profile national research centres are located here at Leeds within the Faculty of Environment.
News
Can degrowth affect climate change?
Monday 15 April 2024
More on Can degrowth affect climate change?Research degrees
Doctoral Training Partnerships
We have a number of funded PhD projects and scholarships available including funded places in the Panorama NERC Doctoral Training Partnership, the White Rose Social Sciences DTP, and the Leverhulme Trust Extinction Studies DTP.
More on Doctoral Training PartnershipsPhD opportunities
Visit phd.leeds.ac.uk to search project ideas, funding, research areas and potential PhD supervisors.
More on PhD opportunitiesResearch projects
Our research expertise encompasses the world we live in, food production and security, environmental planning, protection and influencing our transport future. You can search and read all our impactful, innovative and highly diverse projects in our Research directory.
Collaborative links
We collaborate closely with a number of cross-campus research institutes and groups.