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A protest board saying 'The climate is changing, why aren't we?' and a World War II ration book.

Rationing: a fairer way to fight climate change?

Published
20 February 2023
Categories
Arts & Culture
Society & Politics
Environment
Research

World War II-style rationing could be an effective way to reduce carbon emissions, according to new research from the University of Leeds.

Depictions of present-day planktonic foraminifera floating in the deep sea. Image credit: Richard Bizley, BizleyArt

Fossil study reveals origins of biodiversity gradient

Published
15 February 2023
Categories
Global
Environment
Science
Research

Researchers have used nearly half a million fossils to solve a scientific mystery - why the number of different species is greatest near the equator and decreases towards polar regions.

Three office workers sat in front of a desktop and PC screen.

University of Leeds providing skills for life

Published
6 February 2023
Categories
University
Business & Economy
Working with business

Offering lifelong opportunities to learn new skills and prepare for changing career demands is a key ambition of the University of Leeds.

A wool cardigan in a washing machine.

How much microfibre do we emit with our washing?

Published
6 February 2023
Categories
Working with business
Technology
Environment

The UK’s laundry releases microfibres weighing the equivalent of up to 1,500 double-decker buses every year, according to new research. 

A male manual worker standing in front of some boxes in a warehouse and holding his back

People with arthritis 20% less likely to be in work

Published
27 January 2023
Categories
Health
Research

The typical person living with arthritis in the UK is 20% less likely to be in work than their equivalent without the condition, new research shows.

Split screen of a real and a digital representation of a rainforest.

Leeds spinout Slingshot Simulations secures £3m investment

Published
24 January 2023
Categories
Business & Economy
Working with business
Technology
Research

Slingshot Simulations, a spinout from the University of Leeds, has secured a £3 million round of investment led by Northern Gritstone, alongside Mercia and the Northern Powerhouse Fund.