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The image shows the view above the tree canopy in the Mata de Vale in the Chapada Guimares region of the Amazon forest. There is a dense cover of green vegetation across both side of a narrow valley.

Common tree species dominate tropical forests

Published
10 January 2024
Categories
Global
Science
Environment

Scientists have found almost identical patterns in how tropical forests worldwide are dominated by surprisingly few tree species.

Harry Simpson is pictured wearing a beekeeping hat with veil.

Students show entrepreneurial spark

Published
9 January 2024
Categories
Business & Economy

Two young entrepreneurs are forging ahead with business start-ups following backing from the University of Leeds.

A farmer in Africa - bent double - digs into dry-looking looking soil. He is wearing a hat to protect himself from the overhead sun.

Ensuring nutrition is at the heart of climate smart agriculture

Published
2 January 2024
Categories
Science
Health
Environment

Farmers in sub-Saharan Africa need to diversify away from growing maize and switch to crops that are resilient to climate change and supply key micronutrients for the population, say researchers.

Exterior view of the Leeds Mathematics School in the former Leeds Building Society headquarters.

Landmark building hosts new maths school

Published
20 December 2023
Categories
Working with our region

Leeds Mathematics School has welcomed its first cohort of 70 students to the former Leeds Building Society headquarters.

University of Leeds sustainable garden on campus.

Leeds moves up in sustainability rankings

Published
13 December 2023
Categories
University
Environment

The annual People & Planet University League for 2023-24 has been released, with the University of Leeds achieving a 2:1 classification.