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‘New reality’ as world reaches first climate tipping point
Researchers in Leeds have joined experts from across the world in warning that Earth is reaching the first of many climate tipping points that will cause catastrophic harm without urgent action.
The Society of Latin American Studies Conference returns to Leeds! Proposals invited
On 9 and 10 April, 2026, Leeds will be hosting the annual conference of the Society of Latin American Studies (SLAS), marking a return to the city for the first time since 2009.
Stronger African voice needed on global health bodies, research finds
Worldwide efforts to fight AIDS, malaria and TB need drastic reform if they are to be effective, with more decision-making power for African nations, new research led by Leeds academic has shown.
The parliamentary research behind a 10th anniversary petitioning event
Celebrating 10 years of the UK Parliament’s e-petitioning system, the Leeds event ‘Breaking Barriers to Engagement with Parliament’ brought together community groups and parliament representatives.
Global voices on Just Transitions: Insights from the UK, Germany and South Africa
Workshop co-hosted by the School of Politics and International Studies addresses workers' experiences of just energy transitions.