School of Earth and Environment
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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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Building globally sustainable food systems
Fellows from six African countries this week joined colleagues at Leeds to…
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Can robotics help us achieve sustainable development?
An international team of scientists, led by the University of Leeds, have…
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Taking UK airborne research to new heights
The UK’s flying laboratory will remain at the forefront of environmental…
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Professor John Barrett awarded OBE in Queen's Birthday Honours
OBE recognition for services to climate change assessment to reduce…
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Global weather research recognised by Queen's award
A Queen's Anniversary Prize - the UK’s highest accolade for universities and colleges - has been awarded to the University of Leeds for research into tropical weather systems and climate science.