Excellence and innovation
Our community of researchers brings together excellence and innovation, pushing the frontiers of knowledge and discovery to shape a better future.
This involves creating, nurturing and promoting an environment in which people work together across disciplines and with partners to solve complex problems.
The result is truly transformational fundamental and challenge-led research that advances knowledge and creates solutions to local, national and global challenges.
Video transcript: University of Leeds Strategy 2020-2030: Research and innovation
Research that changes the world
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Prestigious recognition for Professor of Atmospheric Science
Professor Ken Carslaw has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society in recognition for his invaluable contribution to science.
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How climate change will affect malaria transmission
A new model for predicting the effects of climate change on malaria transmission in Africa could lead to more targeted interventions to control the disease according to a new study.
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European partnerships tackle global challenges
Higher education providers across Europe are joining forces to tackle global challenges.
Facts and figures
90% of the research submitted
4,000 researchers in our postgraduate community
£100 million invested in five years to recruit future academic leaders
Faculty contacts
The University of Leeds is divided into seven groups known as faculties. Each faculty is subdivided into schools, institutes and centres.
Find contacts for a faculty
Key contacts and web links for faculties and schools
Find contacts for research areas
Key contacts and web links for interdisciplinary research areas