Inclusive schools see fewer young people drop out and become 'NEET'
More inclusive secondary schools see fewer students dropping out of education and becoming “NEET”, according to new research from Leeds academics.
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Everest mission for Leeds researcher with incurable cancer
A Leeds researcher is aiming to become the first woman with incurable cancer to summit Mount Everest.
Lakes forming next to Greenland’s melting ice sheet are speeding up glacier flow
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.
Thawing permafrost accelerates greenhouse gas release
Permafrost thawing may allow greenhouse gases to escape at a much higher rate than previously thought, and this could further accelerate climate change.
Cattle grazing boosts nature recovery in Yorkshire Dales
Cattle grazing at a nature reserve in the Yorkshire Dales has increased plant diversity by over 40% according to research by the University of Leeds.
Tropical forests generate rainfall worth billions
Tropical forests help to generate vast amounts of rainfall each year, adding weight to arguments for protecting them as water and climate pressures increase, say researchers.
Access to trees and greenspaces in English cities far behind other nations
Access to trees and greenspaces is consistently low across English cities according to a new study led by the University.
AI forecasting strengthens climate resilience
Researchers are harnessing the latest advances in artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance weather prediction and improve climate resilience and food security in West Africa.
Major study to track impacts of childhood blood disorders
The lifelong effects of rare blood disorder diagnoses in childhood are being analysed in a first-of-its-kind study led by the University of Leeds.
Building an AI platform to help food security
Researchers at Leeds are developing a new tool to reduce food waste and improve global food security, in partnership with a team at the CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, using AI.