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Parasites are ecological dark matter – and they need protecting
Parasites have a bad reputation, but they need protection from extinction too, say scientists in the School of Biology.
Biology Professor celebrated at the Water Woman Awards 2025
The renowned academic was honoured for her “tenacity, inclusive collaborative spirit and scientific rigour” in research.
Submissions open for the Black in Plant Science Research Excellence Award 2025
Black in Plant Science (BiPS), the only UK-based based research network for Black plant scientists, have launched their 2025 Research Excellence Awards.
University of Leeds joins international efforts to protect critically endangered fish species
A collaborative effort to protect an entire eco-system in Bangka's peat swamps.
Hippos have been neglected by scientists – that’s why we’re building Africa’s first hippo database
A new database of African hippo populations has revealed huge gaps in our knowledge of where the megaherbivores live and thrive. PhD researcher Hannah Lacy explains.