Students connect in global classrooms
A student who collaborated with peers on the other side of the world, all while remaining on campus, says the “special” experience has prepared her for a move abroad.
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Investment needed in African climate science
Africa needs long term investment in scientific infrastructure and science careers to allow the continent to adapt to climate change and its effect on weather systems.
Exploring African food challenges
Partners from across Africa gathered in Leeds for a week of research dedicated to tackling challenges in food systems and supply chains.
Funding boost for space science project
A pioneering radio astronomy project, introducing skills and expertise to countries across Sub-Saharan Africa, has received a funding boost to continue its transformational work.
Common tree species dominate tropical forests
Scientists have found almost identical patterns in how tropical forests worldwide are dominated by surprisingly few tree species.
Pivotal moment as global warming threatens the Earth system
Climate change is pushing the world towards a series of “tipping points” which will see rapid and irreversible change across the natural and social worlds, say a group of leading experts.
Scientists track rapid retreat of Antarctic glacier
Scientists are warning that apparently stable glaciers in the Antarctic can “switch very rapidly” and lose large quantities of ice as a result of warmer seas.
Forests are vital to help reduce atmospheric CO2
If the world’s natural forests are allowed to grow and mature rather than being cut down, 226 billion tonnes of carbon could be taken out of the atmosphere, according to a major international study.
Window to avoid 1.5°C of warming rapidly closing
Humanity is rapidly reaching the limit for how much additional carbon can be emitted into the atmosphere to keep global warming within 1.5 °C, according to a new research.
Hamburg and Leeds sign University collaboration
The University of Leeds has signed a strategic partnership with Universität Hamburg that commits to addressing some of the world's biggest challenges.