Faculty of Environment

Leeds at COP29

Find out how we are supporting COP29 as an official observer in Baku this year and meet our delegates in the COP29 team.

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Open Days 2025

Register your interest to be the first to hear when bookings open for our 2025 Open Days.

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Climate Futures: Science, Society, and Politics MSc

This course will provide you with a holistic understanding of the climate crisis, delivering the scientific, social and political approaches you’ll need to respond creatively and effectively to the challenges of a changing climate

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Geography alumnus selected as finalist for the 2024 Alumni Awards

Alumnus Dr Eric Palacpac, Geography PhD 2010, has been selected as a finalist in the British Council Alumni Awards 2024 in the category of Social Action

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Faculty of Environment

We bring together expert knowledge to address the major challenges facing society today, with expertise across a wide range of disciplines and staff who deliver outstanding student education and research within our schools.

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School of Earth and Environment School of Earth and Environment

School of Earth and Environment

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School of Food Science and Nutrition

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School of Geography School of Geography

School of Geography

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ITS Institute for Transport Studies

Institute for Transport Studies

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Study with us

Be part of a prestigious, research-intensive Russell Group university. Here you'll gain skills that will be invaluable to you, personally and professionally.

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Research and innovation

Our community of researchers brings together excellence and innovation, pushing the frontiers of knowledge and discovery to shape a better future.

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News and events

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Animated film explores sustainable futures

The award-winning documentary short by David Bunting and James McKay explores…

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Community-led housing’s rich history in Leeds

How can housing work for communities? Neil McKenna explores the history of…

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Ofgem to fund new geothermal energy project

GeoGrid, a project to explore the benefits and applications of geothermal…

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Collaborative training school explores food systems transformation

PhD researcher Ankitha Manohar reflects on the “Feed, Care, Protect”…

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Transport – a demanding transition: inaugural lecture by Professor Kate Pangbourne

Wednesday 5 February 2025, 16:00 - 18:00

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Conference: Road Safety on Five Continents 2025

Wednesday 3 September 2025

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Global weather research recognised by Queen's award

A Queen's Anniversary Prize - the UK’s highest accolade for universities and colleges - has been awarded to the University of Leeds for research into tropical weather systems and climate science.

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Outreach and public engagement

We deliver events and activities to showcase this fascinating subject area to students at schools and colleges across the UK.

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Equality and inclusion

The University community is made up of a wide range of people with diverse backgrounds and circumstances, which we value and regard as a great asset.

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