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Too Good To Go: Protecting pockets and the planet

Published
Thursday 18th May, 2023
Categories
News

At a time of rising food prices and a deepening climate crisis, Jamie Crummie has created a global phenomenon which helps customers rescue unsold food from businesses, saving it from going to waste.

Professor Simon Lewis discussing his research

Scientist recognised for research into Congo peatlands

Published
Wednesday 17th May, 2023
Categories
Environment
Science
Research

A researcher who exposed the threat that climate change poses to tropical forests in Africa has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society, one of the highest accolades in science.

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New online Masters in Disability Studies

Published
Tuesday 16th May, 2023
Categories
University
Society & Politics

The University of Leeds is opening its doors to students around the world with a ground-breaking new online Disability Studies course.

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New role to build on Leeds' business impact

Published
Tuesday 16th May, 2023
Categories
Working with business
University

Dr Martin Stow has been appointed to the new position of Pro Vice-Chancellor for Business Engagement and Enterprise at the University of Leeds.

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Making parks safe for women and girls 

Published
Wednesday 10th May, 2023
Categories
Society & Politics

Practical guidelines which will help to make parks and green spaces safer for women and girls across the UK are being launched at a conference organised by the University of Leeds.