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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.
Investment needed in African climate science
Africa needs long term investment in scientific infrastructure and science careers to allow the continent to adapt to climate change and its effect on weather systems.
Geography marks International Day of Transgender Visibility
The School of Geography LGBTQ+ Students’ Group marked the International Day of Transgender Visibility with members of Sanggar Seroja, a collective of transgender women based in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Natural Hazards and Empire exhibition reveals the untold history of geographical studies
A highly visual online exhibition co-created by Dr Arjan Gosal focuses on the effects of colonialism and geographical studies on people living with natural hazards.
Social enterprise tackles food waste
Food waste campaigners are calling on Leeds residents and businesses to get on board with their free collection service that prevents household food waste from going to landfill.