We run regular webinars as part of the UK Freshwater Quality Research Programme focusing on different aspects of river pollution & how to tackle it. Most of these are updates about by our six projects - but we do welcome guest presenters. Catch up with all our webinars on Youtube bit.ly/4x4ueF1

UK Freshwater Quality Programme Webinar Series 2023-2026 - YouTube

A webinar series which is part of the 'Understanding Changes in Quality of UK Freshwaters Programme' funded by the National Environment Research Council (NER...

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Defra’s Nature for Climate Peatland Grant Scheme, administered by @naturalengland.bsky.social has enabled a massive step change in peatland restoration right across the #GreatNorthBog. 1/2

It is still dry as a bone out there. On intensively managed #Peatlands, even Sphagnum struggles. The water table is way too low. We need to restore these landscapes to make them more resilient to climate change. #GreatNorthBog #SphagnumMonday #ClimateChange

Get a behind the scenes look into the Northumberland Peat Partnership, and hear from some members of the team as they reveal the work they are doing and why it's important to protect our Peatlands. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3k9OYWkylg #Peatland #PeatlandRestoration #InternationalBogDay

We're really looking forward to celebrating Great North Bog Day 2026 this weekend at Moss Peteral! Check out this really interesting IUCN article and recording on Bog Breathing by Sarah Smout. https://www.iucn-uk-peatlandprogramme.org/blog/sarah-smout/bog-breathing #Peatland #InternationalBogDay

This new open-access book, developed through the Priestley Climate Scholars programme, brings together diverse perspectives on one of society's greatest challenges: how to build fairer and more sustainable climate futures. Read it now: www.taylorfrancis.com/books/oa-edi...

Climate Futures Across Disciplines | A Next Generation Approach | Susa

Climate Futures Across Disciplines explores the multifaceted nature of climate futures, showcasing how early-career researchers are helping to pioneer what

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🎉 The University of Leeds has been re-selected for the new Met Office Academic Partnership Science Delivery Framework. As a founding member, Leeds will build on 16+ years of world-leading weather, climate & environmental research. Find out more: climate.leeds.ac.uk/news/leeds-s... 🌦️🌍 #ClimateScience

Leeds Secures Renewed MOAP Partnership to Advance Weather and Climate Research - Priestley Centre for Climate Futures

The University of Leeds’ membership of the prestigious Met Office Academic Partnership (MOAP) has been renewed, as part of the new Science Delivery Framework. Leeds remains one of eight university par...

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We’re excited to announce the refreshed Met Office Academic Partnership, with a renewed line‑up of world‑class university partners. Together with our academic partners, we’re looking ahead to an ambitious new phase of scientific discovery and national capability. Find out more 👇

Trial shows e-cargo bikes can replace cars 🚴‍♂️ A major trial of e-cargo bikes, which saw families use them for shopping, leisure and commuting, shows they have the potential to reduce car use and improve health, say researchers from @envleeds.bsky.social 🙌 Read more 👇 https://bit.ly/4apYl0z

🌱Landscape Finance Lab have developed a Biodiversity Credit QuickScan Tool to help restoration projects improve their understanding of biodiversity credits and assess the viability of biodiversity credits as a financing option for their projects. waterlands.eu/news-and-eve...

Demystifying Biodiversity Credits with Landscape Finance Lab

WaterLANDS is an EU-funded project that will restore wetland sites across Europe and upscale wetland restoration for sustainable ecosystems, communities and economies.

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Led by We are here Venice, Giants of the Lagoon is an innovative and replicable environmental education and citizen science programme helping students “re-see” the lagoon and strengthen ecological literacy. 🔗Read the full story here: waterlands.eu/news-and-eve...

‘Giants of the Lagoon’ – a replicable environmental education programme facilitating deeper engagement with dynamic wetland environments

WaterLANDS is an EU-funded project that will restore wetland sites across Europe and upscale wetland restoration for sustainable ecosystems, communities and economies.

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Laura Harrington, 1 of the 2 UK @waterlandsh2020.bsky.social artists-in-residence, was invited to take part in the Third Biannual Global Workshop of the Venice Agreement (VA) in Kisumu on peatlands. In this blog she explains more icasp.org.uk/2026/06/29/w...

Great weather for fieldwork this week with @mgenner.bsky.social and two of our PhD students this week: @mattmccormack1.bsky.social on our @ercrefresh.bsky.social programme, and Francesca Southon on our @bristolwater.bsky.social WINEP project investigating nutrient pollution in Blagdon Lake SSSI. 🧪

Read our summary of the work presented by the WaterLANDS artists in residence at the exhibition, ‘Unbounded within – Symbiotic Subjectivities’, in Pärnu, Estonia. 🔗https://waterlands.eu/news-and-events/waterlands-artists-take-part-in-exhibition-in-estonia-on-the-interconnectedness-of-life/

No, we are not on our way to throw a ring into a volcano! Just kicking off our annual NFC monitoring campaign #PeatlandMonitoring #GreatNorthBog #LOTR

1/2 Come & share the latest marine & freshwater research, with a chance to network with colleagues in a small symposium setting, at this year’s Aquatic Ecology Group meeting hashtag#BESAG2026 📅 3 – 4 September 2026 📌Huxley Building, ZSL, London ⌚ Opens: 13:00 Book before: 1 August.

💦 Work on aquatic ecosystems and fancy a late summer conference? Join us for the BES Aquatic Ecology SIG annual meeting! 📅 3–4 Sept 2026 📍 ZSL London Hear the latest research, present your work, network, and attend workshops 💦 Registration & abstract submission are OPEN: tinyurl.com/2rv3dzpw

Leeds has risen to 77th place in the QS World University Rankings, strengthening its position in the world's top 100 universities for 2027 🎉 Climbing nine places this year, Leeds has been in the top 100 globally for nine years in a row, stepping up to 12th among UK institutions on the list.

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Bogged down in carbon: adventures in peatland pools | Yorkshire Peat Partnership

From bog pools to carbon cool: peatlands in the hot seat

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You may remember @yorkshirepeat.bsky.social blogged about joining a @universityofleeds.bsky.social School of Geography bog pool study with two @nationaltrust.org.uk restoration sites (and a tiny hovercraft) in the @yorkshiredales.org.uk Read the updated blog with early analysis & good news! 👇 1/2

S. cuspidatum slowly colonising one of our many #ReflectingPool. #SphagnumMonday #GreatNorthBog #Peatland

🌿Continuing our Peatlands & Art series, we spoke with artist Juliet Klottrup on her work documenting peatland restoration on Denton Moor with the Yorkshire Peat Partnership. 🔗Read the full article on our website here: peatlandsandpeople.ie/news/peatlan... 📸Images: Copyright Juliet Klottrup

1/2 The QUANTUM research team investigating the impact of livestock on rivers is the topic of the our next exciting webinar on Tues 28 April, 2pm. Led by @pennyjohnes.bsky.social researchers are working with scientists, farmers, industry & regulators examining drivers for polluting freshwater.

🔊 It's the Big Bog Weekend in Calderdale featuring films about peatland. 📅 Sat 25 & Sun 26 April ⏲️ 10am - 4pm ⏲️ 2-4pm Sunday - Bog Film Fest 💚 Gibson Mill, Hardcastle Crags, Hebden Bridge There's an art exhibition by Peat Appreciation Society supported by @waterlandsh2020.bsky.social UK

🔈We’re sharing news about what our @waterlandsh2020.bsky.social UK team has been up to. Our bulletin features 💚exploring the connection between healing peatlands & the human body 💚 a paper on risks of nature commodification 💚tackling challenges of peatland data mailchi.mp/cfc6205bb2de...

🎉 The Priestley Centre turns 10! We asked Head of Centre Shona Smith 15 questions about the Centre’s milestones, surprises, and goals for the next decade. Read the full interview 👉 climate.leeds.ac.uk/15-questions...

10 years in 15 questions: an interview with the Head of Centre - Priestley Centre for Climate Futures

Since 2016, the Priestley Centre has brought together researchers, students, partners and communities to develop real-world climate solutions. To mark this milestone, we speak to Head of the Priestley...

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Prof. George Holmes at the @universityofleeds.bsky.social will be working with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) for the next 12 months on their landscape recovery policy. Read about the new Innovation Fellowships cohort on our latest news story: bit.ly/4uVSuJg

'An Introduction to Nature-Based Solutions and Risks in the Urban Drainage Industry' is the next free session in the Green Infrastructure Training, within West Yorkshire Flood Innovation Programme. 📅 Wednesday 15th April 2026 ⏲️ 10am - 11.30am To book visit www.ticketsource.com/bluegreeninf...

The Priestley Centre’s evidence has helped shape the Environmental Audit Committee’s new report on the UK’s 7th Carbon Budget Our Climate Evidence Unit, led by Prof. John Barrett, was cited 7 times, confirming the credibility of the CCC’s proposed emissions cap climate.leeds.ac.uk/news/priestl...

Priestley contributes evidence to new 7th Carbon Budget report - Priestley Centre for Climate Futures

The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) has recently published its new report examining the Climate Change Committee’s (CCC) recommendations for the UK’s Seventh Carbon Budget (CB7), the legally bindi...

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1/3 Would you like to find out about different types of Nature-Based Solutions (NBS)? Are you interested in understanding policy barriers in England identified by NBS practitioners? If so, why not join a free webinar 💚 Unlocking Policy for Nature Based Solutions 📅 Thurs 26 March ⏲️ 11:00 – 12:00

1/3 Do you want to know more about different types of Nature-Based Solutions (NBS)? Are you interested in understanding policy barriers in England identified by NBS practitioners? If so, you can join a free webinar 💚 Unlocking Policy for Nature Based Solutions 📅 Thurs 26 March ⏲️ 11:00 – 12:00