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Greenhouse gas emissions at ‘an all-time high’, warn scientists

Published
Thursday 8th June, 2023
Categories
Global
Science
Environment
Research

Human-caused global warming has continued to increase at an “unprecedented rate” since the last major assessment of the climate system published two years ago, say 50 leading scientists.

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'Global North owes $170 trillion for excessive CO2 emissions'

Published
Monday 5th June, 2023
Categories
Society & Politics
Environment

Industrialised nations responsible for excessive levels of CO2 emissions could be liable for $170 trillion in compensation by 2050 to ensure climate change targets are met, say researchers.

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Scientist recognised for research into Congo peatlands

Published
Wednesday 17th May, 2023
Categories
Environment
Science
Research

A researcher who exposed the threat that climate change poses to tropical forests in Africa has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society, one of the highest accolades in science.

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New online Masters in Disability Studies

Published
Tuesday 16th May, 2023
Categories
University
Society & Politics

The University of Leeds is opening its doors to students around the world with a ground-breaking new online Disability Studies course.

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Leeds hosts Digital Universities UK event

Published
Thursday 13th April, 2023
Categories
Technology
University

The University of Leeds is excited to host Digital Universities UK, an event bringing together higher education, industry and policy leaders at the forefront of academic innovation and technology.

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More transparency needed about merits of AI

Published
Thursday 13th April, 2023
Categories
Technology

AI developers need to be much more open about how they evaluate the tools they produce, to make sure people understand how effective high-tech artificial intelligence actually is.

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Leading banking expert delivers Leeds masterclass

Published
Friday 10th March, 2023
Categories
Working with business
University
Business & Economy

One of the UK’s leading banking experts has given a masterclass on careers in the financial sector during a special talk at the University of Leeds.