Are you a researcher with an interest in the ecology and biodiversity of #peatlands? Join our upcoming scientific meeting on the theme of tropical peatlands in Africa: ow.ly/BEu550UCvZg

An international team of 67 researchers, including four from the School of Earth and Environment, has now revealed the true scope of the Nord Stream pipeline leak in 2022 – the largest single release of methane ever recorded. environment.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/5…

📢 Congo Basin Science Initiative Fully Funded MSc and PhD Scholarships to start in September 2025. Many exciting opportunities, with scholarships, for resident nationals of Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon and Republic of the Congo. congobasinscience.net/scholarships/

Led by Pietro Valdastri from UoLeeds STORM Labs, and in collaboration with UC San Diego and KAISTPR; global researchers have developed ground-breaking vine robots with magnetic skin that mimic creeping plant movements and can be used for medical intervention: leeds.ac.uk/news-health/ne…

Our team is busy preparing for our exciting Confluence 25 event next week at Horizon Leeds & we're ready to welcome around 100 delegates. We're showcasing the impact that some of our key projects have regionally, nationally & internationally working with our wonderful partners.

Co-creating a tool for household census: We're supporting #Budhanilkantha municipality in collecting multi-sectoral data through #census. Elected representatives, who work closely with communities, providing valuable feedback to contextualize the tool. #UrbanHealth Sushil Baral- बटुवा

📢 Exciting opportunities at CGIAR! We're hiring research officers, scientists, communications professionals, and more. Join us in driving innovation for a food-secure future. Explore open roles: on.cgiar.org/2RUHriX #OneCGIAR

New updates in the International Science Partnerships Fund #ISPF newsletter👇 👩‍💻Fellowships for early career researchers on the impact of #AI on science 🌍2025 #AfricaPrize shortlist 🏦New partnerships to strengthen institutional capacity 👉bit.ly/ISPF-March-news

Read insights from our policy dialogue event held in Bangladesh in January. The report identifies the prospects and challenges facing the strengthening of urban health systems, including the need for more coordination and information sharing: chorusurbanhealth.org/chorus-policy-…

We took over the giant screen at Farage’s big rally in Birmingham

New from Africa Research & Impact Network (funded by Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ): Climate adaptation in East Africa requires integrated solutions & policy focus. See the study: bit.ly/3XRh4w7

Applications are open for a doctoral fellowship in the EU-funded Planet4Health study at UP, focusing on how climate change impacts mental wellbeing in Gauteng. The 12-month hybrid fellowship is supervised by Prof Linda Theron and starts in May 2025: ow.ly/mlh150VwrqY

Deadline tomorrow!

Can African universities power climate resilience with AI? Africa Research & Impact Network's new study supported by IDRC | CRDI dives deep into what’s missing & what’s possible. Download the report here: bit.ly/3Yvmv3U #AI #climateChange #Capacity #Africa #Resilience

📢 ARUA is #hiring! We're looking for a Programme Manager – Training & Research to help support our capacity-building initiatives. 📍Based in Accra. 📝 Apply here: arua.org/vacancy-progra… #Africajobs #AfricaResearch #HigherEd

In new blog post, Nuffield researchers reflect on the importance of meaningful community engagement in addressing global health challenges, using examples from the Community Engagement for AMR project and CHORUS Urban Health Read here: medium.com/the-nuffield-c…

We are creating learning spaces for AI in Africa — Dr Joanes Atela of Africa Research & Impact Network #AI4Climate, #ClimateResilience, #ClimateAction #NDCs3_0

Calling for AI Fellows! Join us in advancing AI for climate resilience and action across Africa. Humphrey Agevi, PhD (Africa Research & Impact Network) #AI4Climate #ClimateResilience #ClimateAction #NDCs3_0

Increased data computing with AI requires high electricity consumption, causing a rebound effect that amplifies greenhouse gas emissions — Angella Ndaka (Wits University) #AI4Climate #ClimateResilience #ClimateAction #NDCs3_0