Faculty of Environment | University of Leeds

Researchers awarded £1m to pilot a sustainable alternative to shrimp farming in Mexico

We are delighted to announce that the research project AquaRoots has been awarded funding through the Global Centre on ...
Faculty of Environment | University of Leeds

Ganizani Liwewe

I joined the Institute for Transport Studies (ITS) as a Postgraduate Researcher in October 2024. My PhD research examines wider economic benefits of transport infrastructure investments in low-income ...
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Reintroducing wolves to Scottish Highlands could help address climate emergency

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 ...
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CO2 from ancient volcanoes was a hidden driver of Earth’s past climate

An international team of geoscientists including Professor Benjamin Mills has discovered that, contrary to present scientific understanding, ancient volcanoes released carbon dioxide (CO2) into the ...
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Alternative proteins centre launches fully funded PhDs

The School of Food Science and Nutrition are pleased to announce five fully funded PhD studentships on alternative proteins. Successful candidates will join the National Alternative Protein Innovation ...
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DOOC: Drone Observation Of Clouds and their role in weather and climate

Clouds are central to Earth’s weather and climate systems, influencing precipitation and the planet’s energy balance. However, long-term cloud observations remain extremely limited due to the dynamic ...
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Renewable energy systems return more net energy to society than fossil fuels

Net energy refers to the energy available to society after the energy requirements of the energy system are used. Previously, researchers have analysed the net energy implications of the energy ...
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Vital research collaboration to restore the iconic Lough Neagh

UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) working with Biota Trace and the Lough Neagh Partnership, has secured funding from the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) and the Department of ...
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Collaborating with Indigenous communities on climate science

University of Leeds and Inuit researchers will look at ways to connect Indigenous knowledge with the science behind climate research in a ground-breaking new project. The project is led by Professor ...
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Student Success at Ecotrophelia UK 2025

Team SustainaBalls developed pesto protein balls that are high in protein, fibre, and a source of omega-3, made using carrot tops and red grape skins. Team Oat ‘N About created overnight oats using ...
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Empowering African fisheries against climate change

AXA Research Fellow Dr Okeke-Ogbuafor has been researching sustainable food systems in various African countries for over seven years. She collaborates with local fishers, non-governmental ...
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Ofgem to fund new geothermal energy project

Geosolutions Leeds will collaborate with Northern Powergrid, LCP Delta, E.ON Next, Leeds City Council and Star Refrigeration on the project. GeoGrid will use the University’s Geothermal Campus living ...