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We are a major international powerhouse for environmental research that has wide-ranging and positive impacts on the world that we live in. Our research is carried out within five institutes which represent our core research areas, but much of our work is cross-cutting, tackling complex global challenges.

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How can governments incentivise climate prevention at home?

Global climate policy must push energy demand in buildings towards zero –…

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Helping Yorkshire reduce its carbon footprint

A West Yorkshire city’s ambitious plans to tackle the effects of climate…

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Researchers are asking everybody across the UK to help survey one of the most…

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Advanced Maths Support Programme - free online course

Monday 28 June 2021 - Friday 31 December 2021

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Global Food and Environment Institute symposium

Wednesday 22 September 2021, 9:30 - 12:30

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We deliver events and activities to showcase this fascinating subject area to students at schools and colleges across the UK.

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Explore the relationships between people and nature, and the challenging and difficult decisions we face when managing natural resources, through this flexible program of online courses.

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