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    How can we actively reduce inequality across education?

    How can we actively reduce inequality across education?

    Professor Jeff Grabill reveals how digital transformation and international partnerships can address educational needs on a global scale.
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    University of Leeds
    Jan 23
    Kindness

    Kindness

    Professor Jeff Grabill, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Student Education, talks about the importance of kindness as a virtue for educators.
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    University of Leeds
    Oct 5, 2022
    What happens if we fail to adapt to climate change?

    What happens if we fail to adapt to climate change?

    Lea Berrang Ford, Professor of Climate and Health at the Priestley International Centre for Climate at the University of Leeds, explains…
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    University of Leeds
    Oct 12, 2022
    How plants adapt to climate change

    How plants adapt to climate change

    Dr Yoselin Benitez-Alfonso explains how a network of collaborations is helping research make a greater impact.
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    University of Leeds
    Feb 22
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    Helping working-class students to feel seen

    Helping working-class students to feel seen

    Nadine Cavigioli reveals how expressing diverse identities can build a sense of belonging at university.
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    University of Leeds
    Jan 19
    Too much or not enough? Tackling risks to water security

    Too much or not enough? Tackling risks to water security

    By looking at the whole water system, from extreme weather to processing waste, researchers in the UK, Colombia, Ethiopia, India and…
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    University of Leeds
    Jan 16
    Building Africa’s capacity in food systems research

    Building Africa’s capacity in food systems research

    A research network is connecting and empowering researchers across Africa for sustainable change in African food systems.
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    University of Leeds
    Nov 18, 2022
    Learning from indigenous communities–the guardians of biodiversity

    Learning from indigenous communities–the guardians of biodiversity

    Indigenous people are fighting to protect the planet — we need their voices to be heard, writes Dr Markus Fraundorfer, Lecturer in Global…
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    University of Leeds
    Nov 15, 2022
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    Why should we want more women at the top?

    Why should we want more women at the top?

    Few would argue against having more women at the top of institutions. But if asked why the goal would be desirable, the answer may not be…
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    Simone Buitendijk
    Mar 8
    Fitness on a budget

    Fitness on a budget

    It is important to stay fit and healthy, however the cost of joining the gym can quickly add up. Check out Holly’s top tips to achieve your…
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    University of Leeds
    Jan 10
    Our Curriculum Redefined journey so far…

    Our Curriculum Redefined journey so far…

    This last year has seen our student education community come together to drive forward a bold and…
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    Leeds Educators Present...
    Dec 19, 2022
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