Pivotal moment as global warming threatens the Earth system
Climate change is pushing the world towards a series of “tipping points” which will see rapid and irreversible change across the natural and social worlds, say a group of leading experts.
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Students meet Bank of England policymaker
A new member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has given her debut speech to University of Leeds students.
Computer climate model wins science impact award
An ultra-fast computer model that is shaping the global outlook on tackling climate change has been recognised for its environmental science impact.
The University of Leeds at COP28
COP28 has begun in Dubai and the University of Leeds is at the heart of the conference, with a delegation bringing youth, experience and innovation.
Gluten sensitivity influenced by negative expectations
A psychological effect may be a factor in people experiencing a physical reaction to eating gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye and barley that can cause abdominal discomfort.
Early education provides sustained benefits
The more time pre-schoolers spent in childcare during the first year of the pandemic, the more their vocabulary grew, a new study has found.
Leeds sends first undergraduate student to COP
Amid extreme weather and record-breaking temperatures, world leaders are gathering in Dubai for the COP28 summit.
Scientists track rapid retreat of Antarctic glacier
Scientists are warning that apparently stable glaciers in the Antarctic can “switch very rapidly” and lose large quantities of ice as a result of warmer seas.
Supporting students through grief
Anna May experienced loss from an early age. She used her experiences and knowledge to set up the Student Grief Network, which aims to soften the impact of bereavement in universities across the UK.
Innovative project to turn AI research into new businesses
A new accelerator project has been launched to help researchers at the forefront of artificial intelligence discovery turn their work into start-up companies.