Faculty of Environment | University of Leeds

Gamification helps build young people’s confidence in making healthy choices

A recent study showed that year 10 students enjoyed learning about nutrition through gaming, opening an avenue for improving ...
Faculty of Environment | University of Leeds

Minimising the impact of melting glaciers

How research from the University of Leeds is tackling the global threat to glaciers in the International Year of Glaciers' ...
University of Leeds

Frank Chen

I am a PhD student in the Faculty of Environment at the University of Leeds. I have broad interests in social science and medicine, such as the nature-versus-nurture question. Having begun my research ...
Faculty of Environment | University of Leeds

Interdisciplinary collaboration on net zero in Indonesia

A new paper by Ferry Fathoni, Professor Jon Lovett and Muhammad Rifansha highlights the University of Leeds as a centre of ...
Faculty of Environment | University of Leeds

Deforestation linked to tropical temperature rises, online map shows

Add summary of article Deforestation is leading to temperature increases of up to 5°C in some tropical regions, according to ...
Faculty of Environment | University of Leeds

Mount Everest record-breaker returns to campus

After conquering Everest for the 19th time, the world’s most successful expedition leader returned to campus to speak about ...
University of Leeds

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 ...
University of Leeds

Global study uncovers best ways to change consumption to cut carbon footprint

Household activities account for around two-thirds of global greenhouse gases. As governments begin to plan for recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, consideration of these options would help to ...
University of Leeds

AI-optimisation, composting and policy change to reduce food waste

At a time when many are experiencing a cost-of-living crisis, poverty and malnutrition, it is essential to reduce food waste to save money, redirect resources to those in need and to prevent climate ...
University of Leeds

MagInBio Summer Conference

The Magnetism in Biomaterials interdisciplinary research network is hosting a 2-day summer conference with speakers on a range of topics linked to magnetism, medical science and bioengineering. Topics ...
University of Leeds

The UK is falling behind on modern slavery, says new report

In January 2024, the House of Lords appointed a committee to evaluate the Modern Slavery Act 2015. They investigated whether the Act is fulfilling its aspirations and whether it needs to be updated to ...
University of Leeds

Can degrowth affect climate change?

As the effects of climate change become more severe, some researchers disagree about the desirability and feasibility of further economic growth in high-income countries. Recently, the case has been ...