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Climate change is fast shrinking the world’s largest inland sea
In this article for The Conversation, Dr Simon Goodman highlights how climate change is shrinking the Caspian Sea, with an alarming impact on the sea's ecosystem.
Black in Plant Science conference returns to Leeds
The second Black in Plant Science (BiPS) Conference will take place on Friday 24 October, celebrating inclusivity in research and highlighting the contributions of Black researchers, past and present.
University farm to become hub for climate-smart research
The University of Leeds farm is to become a pioneering hub for climate-smart agricultural research, supporting a major European initiative to reduce farming emissions and improve sustainability.
Copine-6: A new clue to why showers hurt when we’re sunburnt
A recent study from an international team of researchers has identified a protein that influences how sensitive we are to heat-related pain, informing future approaches to pain treatment.
New professor brings professional sport expertise to Leeds
A world-renowned sports rehabilitation expert has joined the University of Leeds Sports and Exercise Medicine programmes to inspire future sports science and medicine students.