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Severe drying of the Amazon forest
Amazon rain forests could be at far higher risk of extreme drought than previously thought, according to new research.
Traditional markets key to COVID-19 recovery plan
Traditional town and city centre markets could play a key role in the nation’s economic and social recovery from the Coronavirus pandemic, according to new research.
Africa Day – celebrating partnerships across the continent
As the world marks Africa Day, the University celebrates its existing partnerships across the continent and looks forward to further collaboration as a key strategic aim for the future.
African rainforests can resist severe heat and drought
Scientists studying the impact of record heat and drought on intact African tropical rainforests were surprised by how resilient they were to extreme conditions during the last major El Niño event.
Sea level rises from melting ice massively reduced by limiting global warming
Sea level rise caused by melting ice could be halved this century if the Paris Agreement target of limiting warming to 1.5°C is met.