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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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AI forecasting strengthens climate resilience
Researchers are harnessing the latest advances in artificial intelligence…
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Obituary: Kirk Handley
We are deeply saddened to confirm the death of Kirk Handley, a long-standing…
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Microplastics detected in rural woodland
Air-polluting microplastics have been found in rural areas in greater…
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Leeds students join York’s deep geothermal project
Geophysics undergraduate students contributed to the University of York’s…
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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.