University of Leeds

The University of Leeds is one of the UK’s largest research-intensive universities and a member of the Russell Group, with a strong track record in EU-funded research and innovation. In the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, over 90% of Leeds research was rated “world-leading” or “internationally excellent”.

Research relevant to Cluster 6 spans food systems, agriculture, biodiversity, climate and environmental governance. Key centres include the Sustainability Research Institute in the School of Earth, Environment and Sustainability, which works on sustainability transitions, environmental governance and social change; the Global Food and Environment Institute, which brings together interdisciplinary expertise on sustainable and resilient food systems; and the Priestley Centre for Climate Futures, which connects climate research with policy and practice.