Dec 14, 2015
Moving Toward a Sustainable Future Following COP21
After many years of failed attempts, world leaders have finally signed a comprehensive deal to address climate change at COP21 in Paris. WUN was th...
Dec 11, 2015
WUN investing in research that matters
The Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) announced today the results of the 2015 round of the annual Research Development Fund, marking a direct inve...
Dec 10, 2015
Millions in funding for young Bergen researchers
Four young scientists recently received over 80 million NOK from Bergen Research Foundation and the University of Bergen, making world class research...
Dec 04, 2015
Legumes: the Solution to Human Health and Agricultural Sustainability
As the world’s population continues to grow and the effects of global warming and climate change begin to affect crop yields, new and existing crop...
Dec 01, 2015
Proactive in Paris: Researchers head to Paris for crucial climate change talks
Scientists and world leaders are convening in Paris to tackle climate change, and the University of Leeds is well represented at the talks, offering ...
Nov 27, 2015
Peatland Code could significantly cut greenhouse gas emissions
A new Government-backed code has been launched that could slash UK carbon dioxide emissions by 220 million tonnes and protect rare wildlife by restor...
Nov 27, 2015
Drawing a ‘curtain of fire’ on dinosaur extinction theory?
Earth’s early history is likely to have been much less severe than previously thought, according to a study led by the University of Leeds. Asteroi...
Nov 25, 2015
Talking Climate Change – WUN on the world stage at UNFCCC COP21
The world will gather in Paris in early December for the 21st Conference of Parties (COP21) to develop solutions to climate change and WUN will join...
Nov 25, 2015
Half of all Amazonian tree species may be globally threatened
More than half of all tree species in the world’s most diverse forest – the Amazon – may be globally threatened, according to a new study. But ...