Research News

University of Leeds and University of Pretoria Vice Chancellors holding up signed agreement with a group of people standing up behind them.

Strategic Agreement marks new University collaboration

Published
6 June 2023
Categories
University
Global
Research

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.

Scarlet heart glacier in Greenland, with bare mountain surrounding the glacier and blue sky in background. White dotted lines surround a bare area circling the glacier.

Accelerated melting of glaciers in Greenland

Published
26 May 2023
Categories
Science
Environment
Research

A study has found widespread mass loss of glaciers and ice caps in Greenland since the start of the 20th century. 

Professor Simon Lewis discussing his research

Scientist recognised for research into Congo peatlands

Published
17 May 2023
Categories
Environment
Science
Research

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.

Illustration of a deepfake being made - a woman's face is shown being swapped with another face.

Deepfakes: has the camera always lied?

Published
31 March 2023
Categories
Arts & Culture
Technology
Society & Politics
Research

Fake footage is a centuries-old problem that began long before digital technology, according to a Leeds academic.