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Academic awarded MBE in New Year's Honours List
Important scientific contributions in the field of meteorology have resulted in a University-based academic being recognised in The Queen’s New Year Honours....
Antarctica major driver in past ocean changes
A new study published recently highlights the importance of Antarctic ice sheet advance in causing changes in the Pacific ocean during the decent into the ice ages, at the Plio-Pleistocene Transition....
A good life for all within the planet’s means
A study led by the School of Earth & Environment has found that no country currently meets its citizens’ basic needs at a globally sustainable level of resource use....
Double awards for Leeds climate researcher
Priestley Centre researcher Dr Amanda Maycock has received two prestigious awards for her work on Earth’s climate....
The millions of species we ignore at our peril
The mass movement of humans and animals is significantly affecting the distribution of essential microorganisms, scientists warn. ...
SEE student success at the Houses of Parliament
Lucinda McGregor, a final year Integrated Masters student studying Meteorology and Climate Science, was one of two students selected to represent the University at the Posters in Parliament event....
New depth limit for deep-sea marine burrows
Scientists have found fossil evidence of deep-sea marine life burrowing up to eight metres below the seabed — four times the previously observed depth for modern deep-sea life....
University Alumna Hilary Spurrier visits SEE
On 24th October the School of Earth and Environment (SEE) welcomed Leeds alumna Hilary Spurrier, nee High (History, 1972)....
Top 10 world rankings for Earth and Environment
CWUR logo The University of Leeds has been ranked in the world’s top 10 across several School of Earth and Environment research areas, according to the CWUR World University Rankings 2017....
PhD student championing the role of women in science
PhD student, Maha Alsabbagh, from University of Leeds is championing the role of women in science....
SEE staff celebrated as 2015 Women of Achievement
Two leading members of the School have been recognised as part of the University’s 2015 Women of Achievement....
Antarctica retreating across the sea floor
Antarctica’s great ice sheet is losing ground as it is eroded by warm ocean water circulating beneath its floating edge, a new study has found....
Brazil saves lives by reducing deforestation
Study led by scientists at the University of Leeds shows that the recent reduction in Brazilian deforestation levels has improved air quality across South America, preventing up to 1700 deaths a year....
Mount Everest record-breaker returns to campus
After conquering Everest for the 19th time, the world’s most successful expedition leader returned to campus to speak about life on top of the world....
Leeds joins Girls into Geoscience initiative
The University of Leeds joins the Girls into Geoscience initiative for its seventh year. ...