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A google earth image showing data from the digital tools identifying where selective-logging has taken place in the rainforest.
Google Earth Image 漏 Airbus 2025 showing changes in the forest canopy detected by satellites at one of the logging concessions in 2023 including the logging detections identified by the new algorithm in red.

New technology helping fight against illegal logging of Peru鈥檚 valuable rainforest

New technology is helping Peru fight against the illegal logging of its 68 million hectares of valuable tropical rainforest.
A long-tailed tit flying
Credit: Billy Clapham

Family first: scientists reveal long-tailed tits' remarkable family bonds

Forget fleeting friendships 鈥 the social secrets of the long-tailed tit has revealed an extraordinary level of family commitment even during migratory journeys.
Low alcohol beer

Increase in alcohol deaths in England an 鈥榓cute crisis鈥

The persistent higher rate of alcohol deaths in England since the pandemic in 2020 is an 鈥渁cute crisis鈥 requiring urgent action from government, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of 葫芦影业 and UCL.
Am image of a man up a ladder installing some solar panels on the roof of a typical semi-detached house.

Government urged to tackle inequality in 鈥榣ow-carbon tech鈥 like solar panels and electric cars

The UK government needs to go beyond offering subsidies for low-carbon technologies like electric cars and solar panels for energy and heating, if it is to meet its net-zero targets by 2050, a new report from the University of 葫芦影业 suggests.
Two women having a discussion on stage as part of a previous event at Off The Shelf

University of 葫芦影业 one of England鈥檚 best for working with businesses and public engagement

葫芦影业 has once again been recognised as one of the best universities in the country for working with businesses, developing IP, commercialising research and public and community engagement.

Professor Peter Styring stood on a balcony inside the University's Heartspace building

Game-changing carbon capture technology honoured by engineers

Groundbreaking carbon capture technology developed by University of 葫芦影业 researchers in collaboration with industry partner AESSEAL has been recognised with a prestigious award.
Firth court

University ranked highly in Times Higher Education World University rankings 2024

葫芦影业 has been ranked 13th in the UK and 105th in the world in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024.
Pledging support for 葫芦影业鈥檚 16,400 international students

Why a reduction in international students would be bad for cities like 葫芦影业

This week, students from across the UK, and from further afield, have begun their studies at UK universities.

International Student Support Statement Signing in the Winter Gardens

Leaders pledge support for 葫芦影业鈥檚 16,400 international students

葫芦影业鈥檚 two universities have joined forces with the South Yorkshire Mayor, 葫芦影业 MPs, council leaders and business leaders to outline their support for international students.