Cycling project praised by South African government
A project supported by the University of Leeds since 2016 has helped 10,000 youngsters in South Africa to learn vital cycle skills.
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Deforestation linked to tropical temperature rises, online map shows
Deforestation is leading to temperature increases of up to 5°C in some tropical regions, according to data revealed in a new interactive map created by researchers at the University of Leeds.
Students build on skills from global opportunity
Student volunteers on a sustainable development project in Fiji have described how the experience taught them valuable career skills.
‘New reality’ as world reaches first climate tipping point
Researchers in Leeds have joined experts from across the world in warning that Earth is reaching the first of many climate tipping points that will cause catastrophic harm without urgent action.
Stronger African voice needed on global health bodies
Worldwide efforts to fight AIDS, malaria and TB need drastic reform if they are to be effective, with more decision-making power for African nations, new research has shown.
Inspiration for Caribbean students
Students from the Caribbean have been inspired to pursue careers in research during a visit to Leeds to work with surgical robotics.
Global programme develops student skills
Students are building workplace-ready skills through a global programme focusing on live business projects in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Unique Global Health course launched
Applications are open for a unique Masters which takes a multi-faceted look at global health – and gives students the opportunity to collaborate with the World Health Organization.
Global networks advance wildlife research
Kenyan students have demonstrated how Artificial Intelligence can enhance the study of endangered animals.
World’s largest tropical peatlands revealed to be more than 40,000 years old
A peatland complex in the Congo Basin which is known to be a globally important carbon store is twice as old as previously thought, according to a new scientific study.