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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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Underwater tsunamis created by glacier break-up
Scientists lucky enough to be in the “right place at the right time”…
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'Decade of action' to restore world's forests
Leading researchers, including University of Leeds academics, want to see a…
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Negotiating on behalf of the UK
Acting on behalf of the UK in climate negotiations, Leeds alum Kate…
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Thoughts and reflections on the key challenges of Decarbonisation
By Piers Forster, Professor of Climate Physics, Director of the Priestley…
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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.