Everest mission for Leeds researcher with incurable cancer
A Leeds researcher is aiming to become the first woman with incurable cancer to summit Mount Everest.
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Thawing permafrost accelerates greenhouse gas release
Permafrost thawing may allow greenhouse gases to escape at a much higher rate than previously thought, and this could further accelerate climate change.
Leeds remains among the world’s most international universities
The University of Leeds has retained its place among the world’s most international universities.
Supporting West Yorkshire on the international stage
A delegation from the University of Leeds has supported the Mayor of West Yorkshire on an international trade mission to Switzerland and Germany.
Tropical forests generate rainfall worth billions
Tropical forests help to generate vast amounts of rainfall each year, adding weight to arguments for protecting them as water and climate pressures increase, say researchers.
Clean water to reduce preventable deaths
Researchers from the University of Leeds are helping to strengthen sanitation systems across sub‑Saharan Africa and South Asia.
AI forecasting strengthens climate resilience
Researchers are harnessing the latest advances in artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance weather prediction and improve climate resilience and food security in West Africa.
Building an AI platform to help food security
Researchers at Leeds are developing a new tool to reduce food waste and improve global food security, in partnership with a team at the CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, using AI.
Learning cross-cultural skills in Japan
Students have learnt valuable cross-cultural skills whilst working for an automotive component business in Japan.
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.