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Scientist recognised for research into Congo peatlands

Published
Wednesday 17th May, 2023
Categories
Environment
Science

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.

Professor Simon Lewis discussing his research

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.

A student learning online

New role to build on Leeds' business impact

Published
Tuesday 16th May, 2023
Categories
Working with business
University

Dr Martin Stow has been appointed to the new position of Pro Vice-Chancellor for Business Engagement and Enterprise at the University of Leeds.

Dr Martin Stow stood in the University of Leeds

Making parks safe for women and girls 

Published
Wednesday 10th May, 2023
Categories
Society & Politics

Practical guidelines which will help to make parks and green spaces safer for women and girls across the UK are being launched at a conference organised by the University of Leeds. 

Two young women walk towards some shrubbery in a park

Vanishing glaciers threaten Alpine biodiversity

Published
Thursday 4th May, 2023
Categories
Science
Environment

With glaciers melting at unprecedented rates due to climate change, invertebrates that live in the cold meltwater rivers of the Alps will face widespread habitat loss, warn researchers.

Odenwinkelkees glacier 
 with bare rocky mountainside on either side with bright blue sky in the background.