Permafrost thawing may allow greenhouse gases to escape at a much higher rate than previously thought, and this could further ...

A growing network of meltwater lakes at the edge of the Greenland ice sheet is accelerating the flow of major glaciers, potentially increasing the pace of global sea‑level rise.

Reflections from the January Imaginative Curriculum Research and Scholarship Centre (ICRSC) information session, by Dr ...

Leeds International Summer School (LISS) is an all-inclusive programme. Find out what is included in the programme fee, and read about the scholarships we offer. We also offer a free transport service ...

Latest subject rankings from the QS World University Rankings by Subject published in March 2026 recognise the global standing of subjects and academic disciplines within the faculties, with subjects ...

Legislation to restrict supermarket sales of foods high in fat, sugar or salt (HFSS) has led to a marked reduction in purchases, according to the first ever independent analysis. The research, which ...

Paying more for clothes does not necessarily mean they will last longer, according to new research carried out by the School of Design. The research, commissioned as part of a wider project by ...

Global warming caused by humans is advancing at 0.26°C per decade – the highest rate since records began, according to new research by more than 50 leading international scientists. The second annual ...

A new study from the University shines a light on the enormous scale of uncollected rubbish and open burning of plastic waste in the first ever global plastics pollution inventory. University of Leeds ...

The central estimate of the remaining carbon budget for 1.5°C is 130 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide and will be exhausted in a little more than three years at current levels of emissions. The latest ...

A team of researchers led by the University of Leeds modelled the potential impact of wolves in four areas classified as Scottish Wild Land, where growing red deer populations eating tree saplings is ...

An eyesore plot of land has been transformed into a thriving community garden thanks to the power of collaboration. The University of Leeds and Leeds City Council worked alongside city partners, local ...