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University of Leeds, UK
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Geography at Leeds retweeted
Since 2009, we’ve used this account to share University updates, highlight research stories, and connect with the Leeds community far and wide.
However, in recent years - like many others - we’ve experienced a huge drop in engagement due to developments on the platform.
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Geography at Leeds retweeted
Do you want to know how much additional #carbon is stored in #soil beneath #hedges compared to grass fields - then read this thread and new paper @SoGLeeds @PriestleyCentre @FraserHugill @GWCTScience
📢New paper on planting #hedgerows
How much additional soil carbon builds up after planting hedges on grassland?
We looked at hedge #soil carbon storage across regions with different geologies and climate in England
📜doi.org/10.1016/j.agee.2025.…
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Geography at Leeds retweeted
1/2 The winter edition of our news bulletin is out featuring:
A £30,000 successful bid for the Digital Smart Flood Warning System for Surface Water
More popular freshwater quality webinars
A call for sponsors for the NFM Community of Practice
bit.ly/3C8UVl6
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Professor @GeomorphMark comments on the impacts of climate change on the UK, following the record-breaking temperatures of 2024.
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/news/…
Geography at Leeds retweeted
Delighted to share @SoGLeeds PhD student Di Wu's paper has been published.
Our results highlight gender-specific toxicity of polystyrene #microplastics to zebrafish health- female zebrafish are more affected than males 🐟 Check it out here 👇 sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
@geojho
Geography at Leeds retweeted
1 of 2 #CongoPeat scientist Joseph Kanyama (U. Kisangani, DR Congo) arrives in London to begin 2-month visit hosted by @SimonLLewis & @DargieGreta @SoGLeeds analysing data collected on plant diversity of central Congo peatlands. So happy to welcome you!
Geography at Leeds retweeted
Researchers in the Faculty of Environment have collaborated on a new, more inclusive model to understand the key processes in ocean sediments' carbon preservation.
The tool and its insights can be used to support climate change mitigation strategies.
environment.leeds.ac.uk/news…
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Geography at Leeds retweeted
New paper just published:
Hawkins, S., Carver, S. & Convery, I. Rewilding’s social–ecological aims: Integrating coexistence into a rewilding continuum. Ambio (2024). doi.org/10.1007/s13280-024-0…
@SoGLeeds
Geography at Leeds retweeted
We’re delighted to welcome Stephen Carver, Professor of Rewilding & Wilderness Science at @UniversityLeeds, Director of the Wildland Research Institute, & Co-Chair of the IUCN Rewilding Group, to the 2025 Rewilding Conference🦅@LandEthics
Buy tickets here:ow.ly/SWer50UjZml
Geography at Leeds retweeted
(2/2) My first PhD paper here🌟
A review of NFM reveals evolving strategies & calls for a more integrated, large-scale to nature-based flood mitigation.
A big thank you to Megan, @tdm_willis @geojho and @wateratleeds @SoGLeeds
🔗 doi.org/10.1002/wat2.1765
#NFM #Floodrisk #NBS
Visions for Advanced Air Mobility see the greater use of airspace for everyday transport, from delivery drones to air taxis.
But what do the public think? Researchers explore the best ways to inform communities and get their views on new technologies.
environment.leeds.ac.uk/news…
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Geography at Leeds retweeted
Fabulous to see @SoGLeeds researcher @AndreaL_Garduno present findings from her @WhiteRoseUC funded project integrating social science perspectives into chemical monitoring at the recent @Soil_Science conference - complete with baby in sling👶
@STEMM_carers
Had a great time at the @Soil_Science 2024 conference. Thank you @CarterL_J for supporting us to go in a way that worked for our family and to BSSS for accommodating us 🥰 #carersinSTEM
The Farming Advisory Service podcast discussed regenerative agriculture with Professor Pippa Chapman and Dr Ruth Wade:
player.captivate.fm/episode/…
Should we let supermarkets know who we are in return for better deals? 2 million households could miss out on discounts due to privacy concerns.
Dr Andy Newing reflects on the Competition and Markets Authority review of supermarket loyalty pricing.
medium.com/globalfoodleeds/s…
Geography at Leeds retweeted
Health staff & Natural Flood Management specialists came together in a workshop to discuss the practicalities of using social prescribing for activities that are good for the environment as well as mental health.
This is a West Yorkshire Flood Innovation project @l_j_harrison
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Geography at Leeds retweeted
Environment researchers and support teams who make meaningful differences to the world were recognised for their exceptional contributions at the Research Impact and Engagement Awards 2024.
Congratulations to all the winners and nominees. 👏
Read more: environment.leeds.ac.uk/facu…
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Geography at Leeds retweeted
Great time so far in Zurich so far representing contaminant, soil and water research underway @wateratleeds and @SoGLeeds. Loving the fact that to get to one of my meetings I had to go through agricultural fields and an allotment 🥾🌾
Thanks Google maps 😂
Geography at Leeds retweeted
Congratulations to all reseach award winners @UniversityLeeds
We're particularly delighted @BirchCathryn won the environmental impact award for her research into how to improve the national early warning systems for #flooding bit.ly/4eNZYVj - a project we supported.
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Last week, the University celebrated the 2024 Research Impact and Engagement Awards 🏆
The event brought together researchers and support teams from across the University of Leeds alongside partners including West Yorkshire Police, the NHS, Leeds City Museums, and more.
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ALT Dr Anna Barker and team share a hug on stage as they celebrate their award win for Mature Policy Impact.
Geography at Leeds retweeted
🔊A new free biosecurity e learning course to help slow the spread of Invasive Non Native Species has gone live.
Developed by @DrAlisonDunn with British non native secretariat its for environmental researchers doing fieldwork or citizen scientists
Blog bit.ly/3AZochF
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