Leeds Future Leaders tackle global challenges
Three Leeds researchers have received prestigious fellowships to support their research in climate, health and mitigating the damage from invasive species.
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Pivotal moment as global warming threatens the Earth system
Climate change is pushing the world towards a series of “tipping points” which will see rapid and irreversible change across the natural and social worlds, say a group of leading experts.
Students meet Bank of England policymaker
A new member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has given her debut speech to University of Leeds students.
Computer climate model wins science impact award
An ultra-fast computer model that is shaping the global outlook on tackling climate change has been recognised for its environmental science impact.
The University of Leeds at COP28
COP28 has begun in Dubai and the University of Leeds is at the heart of the conference, with a delegation bringing youth, experience and innovation.
Early education provides sustained benefits
The more time pre-schoolers spent in childcare during the first year of the pandemic, the more their vocabulary grew, a new study has found.
Celebrating World Children’s Day 2023
University of Leeds staff and students are making a difference to the futures of children and young people in local communities, the city of Leeds and around the world.
Helping the aviation sector to reach net zero
From Eurostar to the Heathrow Express, Paul Le Blond has been involved with some of the UK’s most important transport projects in recent times. He’s now helping the aviation sector to reach net zero.
Forests are vital to help reduce atmospheric CO2
If the world’s natural forests are allowed to grow and mature rather than being cut down, 226 billion tonnes of carbon could be taken out of the atmosphere, according to a major international study.
Majority of nursery staff consider quitting sector, survey shows
A crisis in the early years education workforce has been revealed by Leeds researchers in a report presented to the House of Commons.