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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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Leeds sends first undergraduate student to COP
Amid extreme weather and record-breaking temperatures, world leaders are…
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Scientists track rapid retreat of Antarctic glacier
Scientists are warning that apparently stable glaciers in the Antarctic can…
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Satellite technology to help boost food security in East Africa
New and novel techniques in satellite analysis will be used by scientists at…
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Replanting lost woodlands cuts the risk of extreme flooding
Pioneering research will for the first time monitor how the creation of…
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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.