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World-leading education and research from the Schools of Earth & Environment, Food Science & Nutrition, Geography, and the Institute for Transport Studies.

Pursuing a cleaner, greener world. 🌍🌊🔬🥬🚆

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Join us 21 Jan, 12.00-12.40pm.

Dr Daya Pandey will speak on harnessing animal waste for energy & nutrient recovery. Can by-products meet EU fertiliser standards & are they suitable for use in farming systems?

Open to all. Please register for free:
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December 12, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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We are also running a #WorldSoilDay webinar on Wednesday (10th), 12.00-12.40pm.

This will discuss the importance of knowing your #soil type in understanding how planting hedges can help prevent floods.

Delivered by Prof Pippa Chapman & Dr Sofia Biffi.

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Planting hedges to mitigate floods
This talk will discuss the importance of knowing your soil type in understanding how planting hedges can help prevent floods.
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December 5, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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Kelly O’Shea, Dr John Nightingale & Prof Laura Carter explore emerging contaminants in soils—and their impact on organic fertiliser use in sustainable farming.

Contaminants affect soil health, food safety & water quality.

👉 Read their blog: medium.com/globalfoodle...

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December 5, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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Dr Richard Grayson is working with colleagues to better understand the impacts of farming on the environment, & vice versa, through facilities at our Research Farm.

He's written a blog explaining how equipment at the farm is exploring carbon capture & storage in soils.

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Exploring soil carbon sequestration at the University of Leeds Research Farm
By Dr Richard Grayson
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December 5, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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Today is #WorldSoilDay!

We've several soil experts involved in exciting research projects & there has been significant investment at the University of Leeds Research Farm to install equipment to help researchers monitor the health of soil & rate of carbon sequestration – and how to improve these 👇
December 5, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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New research shows cutting energy demand could be the cheapest, fastest route to net zero.
Priestley members & partners demonstrate how changes in travel, heating, & consumption can cut emissions, save money, & improve lives - challenging current UK energy policy.
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Cutting energy demand could be the cheapest, most efficient route to net zero, new research says - Priestley Centre for Climate Futures
Reducing the UK’s energy demand could help the country reach its net zero target faster and at half the cost compared to relying mainly on supply-side technologies, according to new research by energy...
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November 26, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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Did you miss the two new #COP30 blogs we shared last week?

'Farming in an unpredictable climate' by Ruth Wade, Guy Ziv & Pippa Chapman explores impact of #ClimateChange on UK farming, & how research supports farmers to transition to regenerative agriculture principles

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November 26, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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Can planting hedgerows help prevent #flooding?

Join us on Wed 10th Dec, 12.00-12.40 to hear from Prof Pippa Chapman & Dr Sofia Biffi.

Pippa & Sofia have explored how hedgerows of different ages (from under 5 years to decades old) affect how well soil absorbs and drains water.

Link to register 👇
November 21, 2025 at 10:07 AM
The SRI@21 research agenda is now live!

Available online and in print, the ambitious agenda asks 21 questions that will direct the Sustainability Research Institute’s research over the next two decades.

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November 20, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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Read our new #COP30 blog by Dr Ruth Wade & Profs Guy Ziv and Pippa Chapman: 'Farming in an unpredictable climate'.

They explore the impact of climate change on UK farming and how farmers might mitigate and adapt by using regenerative agriculture practices.

Read blog: medium.com/globalfoodle...
November 19, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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Today & tomorrow at #COP30: discussions on food, agriculture & equity.

@martinp556.bsky.social blog shares how University of Leeds researchers are supporting climate change adaptation measures via food system research, & how research might reveal further indicators for leaders to consider 👇
November 19, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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Day 4 at #COP30 🌍

Ahead of today's side events our delegates are involved in, Ruth Smith has written a blog on how farmer-led research can drive just rural transitions.

🔗 Read here: climate.leeds.ac.uk/bridging-the...
#FoodSystems #ClimateAction #COP30
November 13, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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Glaciers are a vital water source but how much longer will we have them?🏔️

Scaling some of the most challenging heights and battling extreme conditions, our researchers have found some shocking truths about the glaciers❄️

To read more about their journey, click the link below👇
https://bit.ly/4nP14EZ
November 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The SRI@21 research agenda includes questions about inclusivity in sustainability research.

It reflects on equity and power to help ensure that sustainability progress is fair and effective for everyone. 🌍

The full research agenda launches next week, Wednesday 19 November, online and in print.
November 13, 2025 at 9:02 AM
What sustainability challenges do we still need to address with solution-focused research?

The SRI@21 research agenda explores some of the complex theoretical topics – like sufficiency, provisioning systems, and economies – that still require sustainable solutions.

It launches 19 November 2025.
November 6, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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Last week @peatbloke.bsky.social, @duncanquincey.bsky.social, colleagues from Uppsala University and I re-visited Hammarmossen, this time as part of our NERC-funded Antheia project. We deployed a number of sensors and conducted UAV surveys. Looking forward to returning! @envleeds.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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Pleased to have contributed a small part to this work and to continue the important conversation about plant science education. @envleeds.bsky.social
Very excited to announce that our collaborative manifesto for 🌱 #PlantScience #Education has now been published! Educators from >10 countries and 30 institutions have contributed to it and we are incredibly proud of the final output. Here is a short thread 🧵1/4 doi.org/10.1002/ppp3...
A manifesto for plant science education
Plants provide oxygen, food, shelter, medicines and environmental services, without which human society could not exist. Tackling pressing and global challenges requires well-trained plant scientists....
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October 29, 2025 at 6:22 PM
How do we make progress towards a sustainable future? 🛤️

The SRI@21 research agenda explores questions that still need addressing, such as:

❓ How do we envision sustainable futures?
❓ Who makes decisions about sustainability?
❓ How should we measure our goals?

SRI@21 launches 19 November 2025.
October 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Our quarterly newsletter is now available.

This edition provides an update on:
🚜 University Research Farm activity
👩‍💻 Upcoming webinar schedule until January 2026
🍊 FoodWise Leeds recent campaigns
📚 FoSTA-Health Project blog series
& much more!

Link below 👇
Global Food and Environment Institute
W: www.leeds.ac.uk/globalfood | E: globalfood@leeds.ac.uk
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October 29, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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Join us 19 Nov to hear Dr Gülbanu Kaptan deliver a webinar titled, 'Reducing Household Food Waste: Behavioural Insights for Climate Action'.

Includes a live Q&A session with the speaker!

More info 👇

#FoodWaste #ClimateAction #Sustainability
October 28, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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EarthScale has launched its first cohort of 16 #ClimateTech ventures and the University of Leeds is proud to be part of the network supporting them through the Priestley Centre.

Applications for Cohort 2 open in Spring 2026!
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16 climate tech ventures join EarthScale’s first cohort - Priestley Centre for Climate Futures
EarthScale, a pioneering UK-wide programme, has officially launched with its first cohort: 16 ambitious climate tech ventures tackling some of the most urgent challenges of our time.
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October 28, 2025 at 12:34 PM
This year, the Sustainability Research Institute (SRI) celebrates 21 years of interdisciplinary research. 🌍

On 19 November, SRI will launch its ambitious research agenda, laying out its next steps towards a just, sustainable future.

SRI’s journey so far: spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/sustainabili...
October 23, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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The most effective and equitable agroecological approach needs to have many voices represented when shaping agricultural policy and agendas.

Researchers need to ensure they include alternative voices, knowledge and experiences

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#Agroecology #Agriculture
October 22, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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Did you catch yesterday's #WorldFoodDay webinar by Dr Mapenzie Tauzie?

It explored how women in Malawi navigate empowerment, agriculture, nutrition and daily resource negotiations, while sustaining social ties and family wellbeing.

Catch up for free 👇
youtu.be/QARbMAy7nDs?...
Dr Mapenzie Tauzie | Women's everyday experience Malawi agriculture livelihoods & social relations
YouTube video by GFEI, University of Leeds
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October 16, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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Fruit Works Co-operative is a social enterprise helping communities in Bradford & Leeds to plant / maintain fruit trees.

We interviewed Alan Thornton, Director, to learn more on this & plans for the newly established Leeds Food Growing Network.

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#WorldFoodDay 👇
October 16, 2025 at 10:25 AM