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Glaciers provide fresh water to over half of humanity, but they’re disappearing faster than ever. How can we minimise the impact?

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How can we minimise the impact of melting glaciers?
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November 13, 2025 at 12:20 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👇
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November 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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What if medical recovery could be more comfortable and cost-effective?

At @nexusleeds.bsky.social, Gaurav Chauhan and Ali Abdi teamed up to make it happen, creating customised wrist splints using 3D printing.

Read more: researchatleeds.leeds.ac.uk/research-sta...
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November 6, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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Saul Phiri is one of nine young researchers who gained their PhDs thanks to the Development in Africa with Radio Astronomy (DARA) project, led by the University of Leeds.

Read his story: researchatleeds.leeds.ac.uk/from-farming...
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October 30, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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This #WorldFoodDay, we’re celebrating food research and innovation across the University of Leeds, which tackles challenges in food systems, public health, sustainability, and more.
Discover our food research and innovation:
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October 16, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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As part of our month-long spotlight on agroecological research, we have published a blog by Professor Stephen Whitfield that summarises the many ways in which our researchers are supporting this area of research at the University of Leeds.

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Supporting Agroecology Transitions in Africa through University of Leeds Research
By Stephen Whitfield, Professor in Food, Agriculture and Climate.
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October 9, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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New, comprehensive rewilding guidelines have been launched today, following years of research and collaboration. ️🏞️

Professors Steve Carver and Ian Convery are the lead authors of the guidelines for rewilding practices, launched at the IUCN World Conservation Congress.

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October 9, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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Join us on Wednesday 15th October to hear Dr Mapenzie Tauzie on 'Negotiating Empowerment: Exploring how women balance agriculture, household responsibilities and social networks in rural Malawi'.

Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/womens-eve...

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Women's everyday experiences in Malawi agriculture and social relations
Negotiating Empowerment: Exploring how women balance agriculture, household responsibilities and social networks in rural Malawi
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October 1, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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Food justice: equitable access to healthy, sustainable & affordable food.

Our researchers work with community-based partners to explore how research can have real terms impact on place-based, community-led food initiatives.

We interviewed 2 researchers & a community-based partner to hear more 👇
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October 2, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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Crystallisation is vital in everything from chocolate to fuel additives, but it's hard to control.

Professor Megan Povey leads research into how ultrasound shapes crystallisation to improve energy efficiency in food, pharma, and chemical production.

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October 2, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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Throughout October, we are spotlighting some of the ways our researchers are supporting agroecological transitions in Africa.

Agroecology enhances food production resilience to extreme weather events & pest infestations, and improves biodiversity, soil health & nutritional properties of foods.
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October 1, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Professor Yoselin Benitez-Alfonso’s research into 'plasmodesmata' – tiny communication channels inside plants – holds the potential to revolutionise global food security by helping us grow more resilient, sustainable crops.

Find out how: researchatleeds.leeds.ac.uk/saving-vital...
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September 11, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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'Cuckooing' is the hidden practice of criminals taking over the homes of vulnerable people.

Drs Laura Bainbridge and Amy Loughery are leading efforts to expose this exploitation - from toolkits to policy change.

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Understanding, Preventing and Disrupting Cuckooing Victimisation
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September 9, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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Extreme events, such as sudden pollution spikes, financial crashes, and health crises, have severe consequences.

Forecasting them is a critical challenge, which Dr Leonid Bogachev and his colleagues have tackled over the past five years.

Read more: researchatleeds.leeds.ac.uk/forecasting-...
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September 4, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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The latest insights from the University of Leeds spark innovation, solve challenges, and fuel growth for businesses across the region and beyond.

Discover how cutting-edge research can inspire smarter decisions, stronger strategies, and sustainable success.

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September 2, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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How can cities build safer, more inclusive cycling infrastructure?

Dr Morgan Campbell partnered with delivery riders and Leeds City Council to transform cycling in the city, connecting cyclists and policymakers.

Find out more: researchatleeds.leeds.ac.uk/improving-cy...
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August 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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How do sacred texts shape our views on gender and power – and what happens when they’re misused?

The Shiloh Project is confronting sexual and gender-based violence in religious settings from biblical narratives to real-world harm.

Find out more: researchatleeds.leeds.ac.uk/the-shiloh-p...
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August 14, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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We’re continuing to celebrate the achievements of 12 outstanding research teams awarded in the 2024 Research Impact and Engagement Awards.

The new collection of case studies showcases their world-changing research.

Explore the full collection: researchatleeds.leeds.ac.uk/celebrating-...
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August 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Clean air is essential for the health of the world’s population as well as the natural environment.

University of Leeds researchers and staff work with communities, industry, and policymakers to improve air quality in our buildings and on our streets.

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August 8, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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Extreme weather has devastating impacts on societies and communities worldwide.

The Institute for Climate and Atmospheric Science collaborates with the communities most vulnerable to extreme weather, improving warning systems and exchanging knowledge.

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August 7, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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What does it mean for businesses to incorporate sustainability into their strategy?

Dr Ziko Konwar, Dr Christopher Hassall, and Professor Ulf Andersson discuss the importance of mindset and understanding local contexts in sustainable business.

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August 6, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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Leeds researchers have made significant advancements in global cancer treatment, collaborating on pioneering radiotherapy techniques, developing the breast cancer drug tamoxifen, and leading numerous clinical trials.

Read the full research story: researchatleeds.leeds.ac.uk/three-ways-l...
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August 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Invasive species can introduce disease, eradicate native species, and damage human infrastructure.

Professors Alison Dunn and Claire Quinn investigate how we can prevent non-native species from introduction and spread in the UK.

Read more: researchatleeds.leeds.ac.uk/slowing-the-...
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August 4, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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We believe research is a shared journey.

If you're a business, policymaker, charity, or academic looking for research insights and future collaboration, follow us here at Research at Leeds.

Let’s co-create solutions that drive change.

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August 1, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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What if girls were taken seriously as the producers of art rather than merely as subjects? 👩‍🎨

Inspired by the Pavilion Women’s Photography Centre, Drs Elspeth Mitchell and Gill Park set up the Art School for Rebel Girls in 2017.

Read the full story: researchatleeds.leeds.ac.uk/art-school-f...
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July 31, 2025 at 10:15 AM