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Global Research - University of Leeds @unileedsglobal.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Can shrimp farming help restore, coastal ecosystems? #AquaRoots explores how biodiversity-based shrimp farming and mangrove restoration can strengthen #climateresilience, support #locallivelihoods, and improve #foodsecurity. #NatureBasedSolutions #GlobalResearch #Mexico
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Global Research - University of Leeds @unileedsglobal.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
UK & Chinese poets came together for 'The Lines of Transport: Chengdu–Leeds Poetry Exchange', celebrating creativity, translation, and cultural connection. From Poet Laureate to student translators, voices from both countries explored how language shapes meaning and builds bridges. lnkd.in/ecGqjEHQ
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Poetry that spans borders
Poets from the UK and China have joined forces for an international festival of poetry and translation.
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Global Research - University of Leeds @unileedsglobal.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Dr Sharib Ali brings together partners from across the globe at the University of Leeds, to tackle challenges in medicine and surgery through the responsible and ethical use of Artificial Intelligence. @wunetwork.bsky.social @cuhkmedicine.bsky.social @tecdemonterrey.bsky.social @exeter.ac.uk #AIMS
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Global Research - University of Leeds @unileedsglobal.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
We joined WY Mayor Tracy Brabin on a trade mission to Europe promoting regional strengths: advanced manufacturing, green economy, AI and digital innovation, while showcasing Leeds’ research expertise and strategic partnership with Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...
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Supporting West Yorkshire on the international stage
A delegation from the University of Leeds has supported the Mayor of West Yorkshire on an international trade mission to Switzerland and Germany.
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Global Research - University of Leeds @unileedsglobal.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Discover powerful on‑the‑ground perspectives on what a just transition means. This short film shares the experiences of South African workers and communities navigating the shift away from coal; highlighting the human stories behind the green transition. Watch video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOCF...
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Voices from the Green Transition - South Africa: Leaving Coal
YouTube video by Priestley Centre for Climate Futures
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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
The Researcher Development & Research Culture Team is proud to partner with WUN for the 2026 ECR Webinar Series! 🎯 First up: Measuring and Evaluating Research Impact With Dr Ged Hall @hallged.bsky.social 📅 13 April | 🕔 2pm | 💻 Zoom 🔗 Register now: wun.ac.uk/article/even... #ResearchImpact #WUN
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WUN ECR Webinar - Measuring and Evaluating Research Impact - WUN
Register for the upcoming webinar in WUN’s Early Career Researcher series. Who can join: All early career researchers from WUN , ARUA, and AUN members universities are welcome to attend. As continue r...
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Global Research - University of Leeds @unileedsglobal.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
🌧️🌳 The undervalued billion‑dollar contribution of tropical forests. A new Leeds study shows that tropical forests generate vast amounts of rainfall worth around £16bn annually to regional agriculture; far exceeding current conservation incentives. Read: www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...
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Tropical forests generate rainfall worth billions
Tropical forests help to generate vast amounts of rainfall each year, adding weight to arguments for protecting them as water and climate pressures increase, say researchers.
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University of Leeds @universityofleeds.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Researchers from Leeds are helping to strengthen sanitation systems across sub‑Saharan Africa and South Asia. Read more about the work researchers are doing to support the production of clean water and reduce preventable deaths 🔽 www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...
The WASH Systems for Health team, which is a large group smiling at the camera, during a workshop in Abuja, Nigeria
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WUN @wunetwork.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Join a webinar focused on mental health, led by a collaboration of WUN member university researchers: ‘Investing in mental health prevention and support'. Date & Location: 23 March 2026 via MS Teams. Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ef8661... More information: wun.ac.uk/article/even...
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Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
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Global Research - University of Leeds @unileedsglobal.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
The prestigious Queen Elizabeth Prizes for Education recognises Leeds’ 150 years of outstanding textile research. Our researchers, tackling global challenges, establishing Leeds as an international centre of research excellence. Read our full spotlight piece: spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/queen-elizab...
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Global Research - University of Leeds @unileedsglobal.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Prof. Pietro Valdastri's ground-breaking international collaboration in surgical robotics secures @ukri.org funding to work with world-leading partners at ETH Zürich. IMMERSE will advance intelligent magnetic robotic systems for minimally invasive surgery. Read more: eps.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...
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Leeds secures £1.8m EPSRC award for international surgical robotics collaboration
The University of Leeds has secured major UKRI funding to lead a new international research project developing magnetic robotic technologies for minimally invasive surgery.
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Global Research - University of Leeds @unileedsglobal.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
We recently launched a new monthly bulletin, to get the latest #GlobalResearch news to you at the University of Leeds in a bitesize format! We've already published three bulletins, which you can see here: lnkd.in/egv4RJ_d Subscribe to the Global Research mailing list: lnkd.in/eCKek7gY
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Global Research - University of Leeds @unileedsglobal.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Skylar Wan leads an international @wunetwork.bsky.social research team, developing evidence-based, culturally sensitive operational guidelines for responsible AI deployment in mental health care - Enabling engagement with diverse populations & healthcare systems. Read more: wun.ac.uk/wun/research...
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Global Research - University of Leeds @unileedsglobal.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
🌍 Prof. Nik Watson leads an international team with Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, to develop a cutting‑edge AI‑powered platform designed to transform agri‑food waste into sustainable, high‑quality protein through advanced fermentation science. See more: www.leeds.ac.uk/news-global/...
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Building an AI platform to help food security
Researchers at Leeds are developing a new tool to reduce food waste and improve global food security, in partnership with a team at the CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, using AI.
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Global Research - University of Leeds @unileedsglobal.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
🌵Led at Leeds by Prof. Tim Baker, SECO is developing the first systematic network of observation plots in the dry tropics to understand how their vegetation is changing and how the carbon cycle of the dry tropics has changed in the last 15 years. Read more: www.leeds.ac.uk/directory-re...
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Understanding the vegetation of the dry tropics
Understanding the vegetation of the dry tropics
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Global Research - University of Leeds @unileedsglobal.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Leeds has achieved its highest ever position in the QS Sustainability Rankings🎉 In the 2026 rankings, the University is 24th out of 2,002 universities globally, placing us in the global top 2%! We're joint 9th in the UK overall, and joint first for #Health&Wellbeing🧘🏽‍♀️ www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...
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Leeds rises in QS Sustainability Rankings
Leeds has achieved its highest ever position in the QS Sustainability Rankings.
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Global Research - University of Leeds @unileedsglobal.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
The Leeds-Africa Hub expands awareness of its work at the #ARUA conference. Utilising Data Science and Artificial Intelligence with colleagues on the African continent, to 🎓improve access to education 📈foster economic development, and ⚡address critical issues. #GlobalResearch #GlobalChallenges
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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
🌐 UOL colleagues: Register for the #WUN #EarlyCareerResearchers Webinar Series! 📙 Research Culture: What is it and why does it matter? With @marjorieboissinot.bsky.social‬. 🗓️ 4 December 2025 |⏰2:00-4:00pm | 🌏 Zoom ⬇️ Register now! wun.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: WUN Early Career Researcher Webinar Series - Research Culture: What is it and why does it matter?. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email ...
This session is designed to help you understand how research culture has an impact and what you can do to positively influence the culture around you. You will also explore how diverse cultures influe...
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Global Research - University of Leeds @unileedsglobal.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
⛰️Leeds academics Duncan Quincey & Lauren Rawlins, and Leeds alum, Kenton Cool, explore how we can minimise the pernicious impact of melting glaciers, through international research. 🎧Listen to the podcast episode here: listen.podmasters.uk/HTFCleanAir?... #Glaciers2025 #GlobalResearch #UKinNepal
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How To Fix...
We live in a world of huge challenges...How To Fix is a brand new podcast from the University of Leeds championing incredible innovations that can fix society's big questions.
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Global Research - University of Leeds @unileedsglobal.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
🦷💊Tackling antimicrobial resistance in dentistry starts with innovation and education! Dr Reem El-Gendy leads a global collaboration with universities in Brazil and Egypt to reshape how future dentists reduce AMR risks and promote sustainable dental care globally. Read: tinyurl.com/Reem-AMR-col...
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University of Leeds @universityofleeds.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
We're thrilled to announce the opening of The Cheney Biomedical Accelerator, a state-of-the-art research facility providing opportunities for new and bold scientific discoveries on our campus.
Peter and Susan Cheney opening the Cheney Biomedical Accelerator The Cheney Biomedical Accelerator
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Global Research - University of Leeds @unileedsglobal.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Led by the members of the University of Leeds Interdisciplinary Mental Health Research Network, in collaboration with global WUN partners, speakers at this webinar series provide a provocation to an overarching tension inherent in mental health research followed by collaborative group discussions.
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Global Research - University of Leeds @unileedsglobal.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
A spotlight on how some of our researchers are supporting #agroecological transitions in #Africa, including: 🌱Soil health in Malawi: lnkd.in/efunhTnA, and 🌍 International Food Systems Research Week with African collaborators: lnkd.in/e5PQPVVV See 👇🏽 for more!
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Global Research - University of Leeds @unileedsglobal.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Through our new CariSurg Summer School, students from The University of the West Indies & Columbia University explored cutting-edge research; from AI in surgery to cancer screening tech. Our student visitors share their experience of this inspiring initiative: www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...
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Inspiration for Caribbean students
Students from the Caribbean have been inspired to pursue careers in research during a visit to Leeds to work with surgical robotics.
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Global Research - University of Leeds @unileedsglobal.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
What's your Research Vision? Develop your research strategy with Jim Baxter in this @wunetwork.bsky.social webinar. Register by 8 July, for the Zoom session on 9 July 👇🏽 #ResearcherDevelopmentLeeds
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Global Research - University of Leeds @unileedsglobal.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
We're excited to be joining the Coimbra Group and are particularly looking forward to advancing the role of comprehensive, multidisciplinary research in addressing societal challenges, and maximising our impact across local, regional, and global communities. #GlobalResearch #Collaboration
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Global Research - University of Leeds @unileedsglobal.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
This morning's networking breakfast celebrated the success of the our International Strategy Fund. Did you know? 🌍 The Leeds ISF portfolio has 60 partners in 24 countries, and 🏦 £1.5M #ISFLeeds pump-priming has leveraged £17.4M external funding to support high-impact global research projects.
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Global Research - University of Leeds @unileedsglobal.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Register for the WUN ECR Webinar 'Research Impact: Do we all mean the same thing?'. The session will explore prioritisation of different types of impact, across varying research ecosystems that WUN member institutes are in. Learn more: lnkd.in/ezn2yTcX Register by 9 June 2025: lnkd.in/euu5XEaX
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Global Research - University of Leeds @unileedsglobal.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
The British Council Japan-UK Research and Education Network for Knowledge Economy Initiatives (RENKEI) workshop on Just Transitions was a great opportunity for our ECRs to connect, collaborate, develop grant proposals and pitch to a funding panel, along with their Japanese counterparts.
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Global Research - University of Leeds @unileedsglobal.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
A new international study by Becky Court from the University of Leeds, shows that the Caspian Sea is rapidly drying up, posing serious risks to biodiversity, caspian seals endangerment, and regional industries. Read more about the study here: www.leeds.ac.uk/main-index/n...
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Caspian Sea decline threatens endangered seals and coastal communities
Urgent action is needed to protect endangered species, human health and industry from the impacts of the Caspian Sea shrinking, research led by the University of Leeds has found.
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Global Research - University of Leeds @unileedsglobal.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
The University of Leeds is honoured to welcome UN Special Rapporteur Mr. Pedro Arrojo-Agudo to deliver a public lecture on Water and Economy Nexus on 21 May 25. Our associate director of water@leeds, Prof. Julia Martin-Ortega, will be hosting the session. Details: lnkd.in/eztf25r3
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Global Research - University of Leeds @unileedsglobal.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Professor Andrew Challinor from the University of Leeds spotlighted the early successes of #iSPARK (Innovation in Sustainability, Policy, Adaptation, and Resilience in Kenya) to sector leaders at the prestigious Science Partners Forum. Read more about the event: medium.com/globalfoodle...
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iSPARK successes celebrated at high-profile UK-CGIAR Centre event
Professor Andy Challinor (School of Earth and Environment) has attended a high-profile event in Westminster to share the successes to date…
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Global Research - University of Leeds @unileedsglobal.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
University of Leeds researchers contribute to a global study published in @nature.com Geoscience, revealing large contrasts in soil moisture levels can significantly increase the size & intensity of megastorms, leading to severe flash flooding and mudslides in global hotspots. Read: lnkd.in/ezaFDpsn
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Soil conditions significantly increase rainfall in megastorm hotspots
Large contrasts in soil moisture levels over a wide area can increase the size and intensity of so-called megastorms which cause flooding and mudslides in hotspots across the globe.
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Global Research - University of Leeds @unileedsglobal.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
We delivered a Careers Insight workshop for @universityofleeds.bsky.social students, raising the profile of research and innovation development as a career choice, and global challenge-led research in an academic career. The students' multidisciplinary approach to global solutions was commendable!
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Global Research - University of Leeds @unileedsglobal.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
We were honoured and humbled to be invited to the UK-India-East Africa Trilateral Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Partnership (RIEP) Programme in Dar Es Salam, last week; for our contributions to global challenge-led research in collaboration with our African partners.
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Global Research - University of Leeds @unileedsglobal.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Following International Zero Waste Day, we're shining a spotlight on the amazing contributions made by Dr Cynthia's students to 🚮reduce waste, 💡produce sustainable energy, 📢raise awareness, and 🏆win prizes while they're at it! Read Henry and Elizabeth's blogpost: medium.com/university-o...
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Turning waste into energy: Our journey in biohydrogen product
Two students at Makerere University talk about the work they’re doing to tackle food waste at one of the biggest markets in Uganda.
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Global Research - University of Leeds @unileedsglobal.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
On the third anniversary of the UK-Ukraine Twinning scheme, we're spotlight two Leeds projects: 🏥Patrick Coughlin optimises care pathways for patients with limb trauma injury: lnkd.in/e8qcTbbB 🏗️Leon Black & Theodore Hanein transform the rebuilding of post-war Ukraine: lnkd.in/edsksigv #TwinForHope
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Global Food and Environment Institute @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
This paper, led by Fides John Izdori and co-authored by @effie25.bsky.social and colleagues, explores a multi‑stakeholder collaboration framework for post‑harvest loss reduction, using the tomato food supply chain in Tanzania as a case study. 👉 link.springer.com/content/pdf/... #FWAW
Tomatoes growing on a vine
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Global Research - University of Leeds @unileedsglobal.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
🏔️❄️Glaciers store 70% of Earth’s freshwater and over 200,000 glaciers globally underpin the food & water security of billions of humans. On #WorldGlacierDay we spotlight ground-breaking initiatives that Leeds academics, Profs. Duncan Quincey and Jonathan Carrivick are taking in #GlacierResearch 👇🏽
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Global Research - University of Leeds @unileedsglobal.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
@envleeds.bsky.social Profs. Lea Berrang Ford and Jouni Paavola collaborate with a global research team led by @sheffielduni.bsky.social to study how health systems are adapting to extreme heat related emergencies in the face of climate change. Read the @wunetwork.bsky.social article for more.
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Global Research - University of Leeds @unileedsglobal.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
🙌🏽 Great to see recognition of the University's continued commitment to academic reputation, research quality and global engagement demonstrated by research partnerships and co-authored publications, in the QS World University Rankings. Read more: www.leeds.ac.uk/main-index/n...
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Increased number of subject areas in global top 100
More subjects at the University have been ranked in the top 100 globally by an influential international league table.
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Global Research - University of Leeds @unileedsglobal.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Jon Woolfrey brings together expertise from three leading research institutes across the globe with this @wunetwork.bsky.social project; addressing the challenge of minimally-invasive cardiovascular intervention using magnetically-controlled tentacle robots 🤖 🦾. Read more: wun.ac.uk/wun/research...
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Magnetically-Controlled Tentacle Robots for Transcatheter Structural Heart Intervention - WUN
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Global Research - University of Leeds @unileedsglobal.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Leeds Geographers collaborate with over 100 global researchers examining 250,000 trees to understand how tropical forests respond to climate change. Their Science paper raises concerns about the long-term resilience of these vital ecosystems: Learn more: phys.org/news/2025-03...
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Tropical forests in the Americas are struggling to keep pace with climate change, study reveals
Tropical rainforests play a vital role in global climate regulation and biodiversity conservation. However, a major new study published in Science reveals that forests across the Americas are not adap...
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Global Research - University of Leeds @unileedsglobal.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
On #IWD2025 we're highlighting an initiative that has recruited 20 Fellows, 80% of which are women. Working with Early Career Researchers from six African countries, FSNet-Africa is building capacity for Food Systems on the continent; empowering future research leaders: aruasfs.com/resource/fsn...
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FSNet-Africa Documentary - ARUA-SFS
Watch this long-awaited documentary about the remarkable FSNet-Africa project – an initiative that worked with early-career researchers in six African countries to build capacity for African-focused f...
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Priestley Centre for Climate Futures @priestleycentre.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
📢 Call for abstracts 📢 We are now accepting abstracts for posters and presentations at the Scenarios Forum 2025: 🗓️ 16 -18 July 📍 @universityofleeds.bsky.social 🌐 Find out more and submit your abstract here 👇 scenariosforum.org/call-for-abs...
Graphic including images of an aerial view of a farm; an aerial view of a rocky beach and road; a person harvesting crops into wooden crates and; two people in protective clothing working on scaffolding with a sunset behind. Bottom panel includes the Priestley Centre for Climate Futures wordmark on the left and the Scenarios Forum | 25 wordmark on the right.
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Global Research - University of Leeds @unileedsglobal.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
🏥Dr Sharib Ali brings together experts from universities across the @wunetwork.bsky.social to build clinical expertise & capacity in Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection; using AI for surgical training and early intervention in cancer treatment: lnkd.in/erZvHjFx @exeter.ac.uk @tecdemonterrey.bsky.social
AI for safer Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection. AI generated image of an operation theatre.
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Global Research - University of Leeds @unileedsglobal.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Empowering international educators to enhance skills in machine learning and data science and solve real-world problems. DARA student and Hack4dev lead, Eslam Hussein, brings together global partners, to coach trainers from 14 institutes at a hackathon hosted by Kenyatta University: lnkd.in/eGbiudSY
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Global Research - University of Leeds @unileedsglobal.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
⛈️Ground-breaking weather forecasting ‘testbed’: Global partners of our #WISER-#EWSA project, inc. local scientists, weather forecasters and representatives from local communities, work together to create new early warning systems for vulnerable communities in Lusaka. www.leeds.ac.uk/main-index/n...
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Improving early warnings of thunderstorms
Meteorological experts and students are working together to improve early warnings of severe thunderstorms in Southern Africa.
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Global Research - University of Leeds @unileedsglobal.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
Global scientists explore the effects of extreme drought to pinpoint the critical threshold where reduced rainfall leads to large-scale tree die-off, in order to identify how to protect forests in the face of climate change. Learn more: www.leeds.ac.uk/directory-re... @envleeds.bsky.social
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Creating a drought to predict the Amazon 'tipping point'
Creating a drought to predict the Amazon 'tipping point'
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Global Research - University of Leeds @unileedsglobal.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Want to learn more about this global challenge? Register for the @royalsociety.org meeting on "African tropical peatlands: their value and vulnerability" organised by Prof Simon Lewis FRS. Register: royalsociety.org/science-even... The meeting is free to attend and hybrid. #CBSI #GlobalResearch
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African tropical peatlands: their value and vulnerability | Royal Society
Discussion meeting organised by Professor Simon Lewis FRS, Professor Ifo Suspense Averti, Professor Corneille Ewango and Professor Angela Gallego-Sala.
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