Minister offers blueprint for Britain
Government minister Torsten Bell MP delivered a blueprint for a better Britain in a speech at the University of Leeds.
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“A melting pot of ideas”: Alumni organise Leeds reunion in Indonesia
Leeds alumni connected in Jakarta, Indonesia at a fully booked reunion event.
Research collaboration across the North Sea
The University of Leeds is collaborating with universities in Norway to drive research across culture, energy and health.
Protecting the vulnerable Congo Basin
A project to protect the world’s second largest area of tropical rainforest has received £9.1m from the Government.
Inspiring young scientists through mentorship
University of Leeds students and academics are breaking down barriers to careers in plant science thanks to the power of mentorship.
Supporting the next generation of researchers
Yorkshire is to play an expanded role in training the researchers of the future, following a significant government investment.
Climate change threatens rare temperate rainforests
Up to two thirds of the world’s temperate rainforests could fall victim to climate change by the year 2100 according to a new study by researchers at the University of Leeds.
Humans have already caused 1.5 °C of long-term global warming according to new estimates
Humans may have already caused 1.5 °C of global warming when measured from a time genuinely before the industrial revolution and the start of large-scale carbon emissions, according to new research.
Public wants UK to prepare and protect against effects of climate change
Over three quarters of people believe climate change is a serious threat to the United Kingdom according to the results of a representative survey by researchers at the University of Leeds.
Leeds welcomes new Vice-Chancellor and President
Professor Shearer West CBE has taken up the role of Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Leeds.