Making plant-based meat alternatives more palatable
One of the biggest obstacles to the uptake of plant-based alternatives to meat is their very dry and astringent feel when they are eaten.
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‘Don’t overlook the plight of Antarctica’ say scientists
With world attention on recent wildfires and floods in North America, Europe and China, people should not overlook the devastating impact of climate change in Antarctica, scientists have warned.
Higher carbon tax on luxury goods, say researchers
A carbon tax based on the purpose of using goods and services would be fairer and more likely to deliver climate justice, say ecological economists.
Inspiring the next generation of data scientists
Excited pupils explored virtual landscapes and learned new digital skills when they visited state-of-the-art facilities at the University of Leeds.
Rescued crayfish find new home at Bodington Pond
A rescued population of endangered white clawed crayfish that were in danger of being wiped out have been moved to the University’s Bodington Pond, where they can thrive and breed.
Leeds ranked 75th globally in QS World University Rankings
The University has climbed 11 places in the 2024 QS World University Rankings to 75th in the world.
Leeds hosts global Fair Trade event
An international event aimed at establishing equity between producers and consumers was hosted by the University this week.
The impact different species and their traits have on human wellbeing
New research has revealed for the first time that well-functioning ecosystems are crucial to human health and wellbeing.
Greenhouse gas emissions at ‘an all-time high’, warn scientists
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.
Strategic Agreement marks new University collaboration
The University of Leeds has signed a strategic partnership with the University of Pretoria that commits to tackling some of the world's most pressing challenges.