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UK Pylons in the sunset

UK can halve its energy demand by 2050

Published
30 June 2022
Categories
Science
Environment
Research

New research shows that the UK can dramatically reduce its energy demand to meet net zero emissions targets by 2050 without negatively impacting quality of life.

FSNet fellows looking at equipment at the environmental observatory on the University farm

Building globally sustainable food systems

Published
23 June 2022
Categories
Environment
Global
Research

Fellows from six African countries this week joined colleagues at Leeds to strengthen networks and build research and leadership skills, helping to bring sustainable change in African food systems.

robot arms maintaining protective netting over green leafy vegetables in an agricultural nursery

Can robotics help us achieve sustainable development?

Published
23 June 2022
Categories
Technology
Global

An international team of scientists, led by the University of Leeds, have assessed how robotics and autonomous systems might facilitate or impede the delivery of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

three surgeons in gowns and gloves seen from the shoulders down, using medical implements to perform an operation

Heart surgery backlog requires urgent action

Published
17 June 2022
Categories
Science
Health
Research

Urgent action is needed to clear the backlog of people with a common heart condition waiting for life-saving treatment, according to new research.

FAAM Airborne Laboratory aircraft in a hangar.

Taking UK airborne research to new heights

Published
15 June 2022
Categories
Technology
Environment

The UK’s flying laboratory will remain at the forefront of environmental research following a significant investment by the UK Government.