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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Dr Richard Pope receives prestigious knowledge exchange fellowship
He is one of ten innovators who have been awarded a total of £1.5 million…
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Leeds Future Leaders tackle global challenges
Dr Jessica Baker, Dr Mark Hopkins and Dr Josie South have received…
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Soil identification and monitoring is key to successful woodland creation
Read about how the researchers behind Gair Wood work with soil to ensure the…
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Computer climate model wins science impact award
An ultra-fast computer model that is shaping the global outlook on tackling…
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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.