A new study reveals that microplastics are present in sediments throughout the Whittard Canyon – a submarine canyon off the ...

The collapse of tropical forests during Earth’s most catastrophic extinction event was the primary cause of the prolonged global warming which followed, according to new research.

Research conducted at the University of Leeds has helped to uncover a trend of increasing surface meltwater in East ...

We are one of the UK's leading departments for transport teaching and research. Find out about our courses and our impact on transport policy and practice.

Find out about our School and how we provide international leadership on major social, political and environmental challenges associated with global change.

Our research tackles major and emerging problems in food science and nutrition. We are recognised as world-leaders in food colloids and diet and health. We apply fundamental scientific principles to ...

Researchers from the University of Leeds contributed to a House of Commons committee report about the Antarctic environment, ...

Our research focuses on fundamental geoscience with application and impact towards energy, environmental, industrial and infrastructural problems.

The School of Earth and Environment brings together physical, environmental and social scientists to solve global issues and to train the next generation of scientists.

Exploring Leeds Grand buildings, iconic landmarks and sustainable green space: our single-site campus has it all. When you study at the University of Leeds, you’ll be on the doorstep to one of the ...

In the Faculty of Environment we deliver world-leading, impact-orientated research and expertise across a range of topics – including earth sciences, environmental science, geography and transport ...