Institute for Transport Studies
Leeds at COP29
We are supporting COP 29 as an official observer in Baku this year. Meet our delegates, and get insights and explainers on this crucial United Nations climate change conference.
Learn moreTransport decarbonisation hub secures £46 million support
As a key collaborator for TransiT, the Univeristy of Leeds is excited to share that the initiative to decarbonise transport in the UK, has secured £46 million from the UK government and partners.
Find out moreTrue scale of carbon impact from long-distance travel revealed
The reality of the climate impact of long-distance passenger travel has been revealed in new research from the University of Leeds.
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The Institute for Transport Studies is one of the UK's leading departments for transport teaching and research. We deliver internationally excellent research outputs, which impact upon transport policy and practice, and contribute to the wider economy and society. Our research feeds directly into our teaching, which means you’ll learn about the latest developments in your field from world-leading researchers.
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We are a leading transport research centre worldwide. We deliver internationally excellent research outputs, which impact upon transport policy and practice, and contribute to the wider economy and society. Our research mission is to support the development of intelligent mobility systems that are connected, inclusive, productive and resilient.
Switching planes for trains to decarbonise holidays
Up to 41% of Britons holidaying abroad could travel by rail instead of air to…
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Professor Kate Pangbourne, the new Chair of Transport Transitions at the…
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University of Leeds Faculty of Environment researchers and support teams who…
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Communities across Leeds are being asked to volunteer to redesign their own…
More on Leeds residents needed to help design better transport futuresConference: Road Safety on Five Continents 2025
Wednesday 3 September 2025
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The University community is made up of a wide range of people with diverse backgrounds and circumstances, which we value and regard as a great asset.
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