Anna Harrison

Head of External Comms & Campaigns (media relations essentially!) at the University of Leeds. @UniLeedsNews. American accent. All opinions my own. she/her

[University of Leeds @UniversityLeeds]

It’s #CleanAirDay 🌍

With air pollution a key problem in cities, Leeds academics @CathNoakes, @jimmcquaid and @drjamestate discuss ways to create cleaner air in our recent podcast series ‘How to Fix…’, hosted by @ItsRichWilliams.

Listen now 👂👇
https://t.co/bV9Tu8J7xw

[University of Leeds @UniversityLeeds]

A multimillion-pound project to encourage people in Leeds to design and try an alternative to private vehicle ownership has been announced🚗

The INFUZE study will ask communities across Leeds to help design bespoke alternative systems.

[University of Leeds @UniversityLeeds]

Three @SEELeeds researchers, @willhomoky, @Alylough and @Chr_Krwr, recently returned from a two-month expedition to the Antarctic to examine the role the cold polar seas play in removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere 🌊

Here’s a short video charting their experience 👇

[University of Leeds @UniversityLeeds]

An international group of experts are calling for a blueprint for indoor air quality to be introduced around the world🌍

A new paper co-authored by Professor @CathNoakes calls for change as dirty air in buildings may contribute to nearly as many deaths as outdoor air pollution.

[University of Leeds @UniversityLeeds]

Parks staff and volunteers in West Yorkshire are being trained to intervene when they spot cases of discrimination, harassment or bullying in public spaces 🌳

The bystander training follows research by @law_leeds, which found that most women and girls feel unsafe in parks 👭

[University of Leeds @UniversityLeeds]

Did you know that the UK Government is investing £10 billion in space activities this decade? 🛰️

Created and hosted at the University, Space Hub Yorkshire @SpaceHubYorks, is driving the UK's geospatial industries using satellite data to enhance life on Earth 🌍

Here’s how👇️

[University of Leeds @UniversityLeeds]

Switching to plant-based pies, burgers and hot dogs at home football games over the @GreenFootballWE would save more than 250,000kg of carbon emissions according to researchers in the @PriestleyCentre and @FoodSciLeeds 🍔

Find out more ⚽👇
https://t.co/TBhNFwdLfX

[Priestley Centre for Climate Futures @PriestleyCentre]

The UN climate change summit, @COP28_UAE, will begin in Dubai next week.

But what is COP?

Luckily, Dr @NicoleDNisbett is here to answer that question for us!

Find out more about what @UniversityLeeds will be doing at #COP28 on our website: https://t.co/mM0aSxC0xp

[Anna Harrison @AnaMarvellous]

There has been a lot of rain and a little bit of sun on @UniversityLeeds campus this week. And occasionally, a lovely splash of colour.

[Faculty of Environment - University of Leeds @EnvLeeds]

As veganism rises, so does the need for meat and dairy alternatives that support more people to make the transition.

We work with industry partners on innovative techniques and products for the plant-based market.

Read more: #WorldVeganDay
https://t.co/Hy2gk4AA5f

[University of Leeds @UniversityLeeds]

This week’s How to Fix… podcast unpicks some of the myths surrounding the clothing industry.

From how often we should wash our clothes to how sustainable Dot Cotton’s iconic coat was, tune in to the new fashion-focused episode to learn more 👇

https://t.co/Icf0QrafBn

[Russell Group @RussellGroup]

👇🔊 looking for your next podcast? "How to Fix..." from the @UniversityLeeds provides solutions from experts to some of the biggest challenges we face - from cleaning the air to ensuring everyone has a warm home.

[University of Leeds @UniversityLeeds]

What would it take to make women feel safe wherever they are?

@Barker1Anna, @DrSamJLewis and @DeputyMayorPCWY discuss solutions in this week’s episode of our “How to fix…” podcast 👇

https://t.co/mBunI41mWj

[Anna Harrison @AnaMarvellous]

The poet laureate and amazing @UniversityLeeds Professor of Poetry, Simon Armitage faces the climate crisis head-on in Svalbard, and presents a new poem, The Summit

[Guardian Weekly @guardianweekly]

‘Washy clouds and a weepy sky floating upside down’: Simon Armitage’s Arctic expedition https://t.co/a9jYvrf0E9

[University of Leeds @UniversityLeeds]

Our new podcast “How to Fix…” brings you the hopeful solutions to some of the greatest challenges facing our society.

Each week, host @ItsRichWilliams will be joined by scientists and researchers at the forefront of these issues.

[University of Leeds @UniversityLeeds]

Remember to get tickets for @TEDxUniofLeeds on 19 September, the deadline to buy is this Friday.

Tickets include speeches from 12 speakers, performances and a drinks and networking reception. Students can get discounted tickets.

Buy now 👇
https://t.co/mlAORfeZRa

[David Sebag (he/him) 🇺🇦💙 @MontefioreD]

I am immensely proud that following my appearance on @Channel4News from the Leeds studio people are asking if I am @wsebag’s father 👏

Will has 44k followers with very funny content on his site!

Spoiler alert: the quote is from Professor Sikora 😉

https://t.co/Y8OEf7Et3f

[Anna Harrison @AnaMarvellous]

What role do Alaskan dust storms play in the world’s climate? New research by @Sarah_Barr and @benjohnmurray from @SEELeeds & @AtmosScience suggests the effect is bigger than previously thought. ⬇️

[Earth.com @EarthDotCom]

Recent discoveries have cast a spotlight on dust storms in the Gulf of Alaska, revealing their potential role in global climate dynamics. https://t.co/foCEeYJcrc

[University of Leeds @UniversityLeeds]

The researchers hope that this improvement in texture will increase consumer interest in plant-based products and will reduce reliance on animal products, a necessary step if global climate targets are to be met.

Listen to Ben Kew, doctoral researcher, talk about the research👇

[Priestley Centre for Climate Futures @PriestleyCentre]

In a new Financial Times op-ed in his capacity as interim Chair of @theCCCuk, @piersforster explains why the UK must not abandon the evidence on climate goals.

https://t.co/CnT2QYUTYA