University of Leeds & National Centre for Atmospheric Science (NCAS)

The University of Leeds was founded in 1904, but its origins go back to the nineteenth century with the founding of the Leeds School of Medicine in 1831 and then the Yorkshire College of Science in 1874.

In 1831 a group of young men established the Leeds School of Medicine which meant that medical students no longer had to go to Scotland, London or overseas to study.

The Yorkshire College of Science was founded around 40 years later largely as a result of concerns by the wool and textile industries that the rapid development of new technologies in Europe posed a threat to the local cloth trade.

Our vision is supported by a clearly defined purpose.

As a research-intensive international university with a strong, enduring reputation we strive to:

create, advance and disseminate knowledge
develop outstanding graduates and scholars
make a major impact upon global society.

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The National Centre for Atmospheric Science (NCAS) is a world leader in atmospheric science.

With an annual budget of £9M we carry out research programmes on:

The science of climate change, including modelling and predictions
Atmospheric composition, including air quality
Weather, including hazardous weather
Technologies for observing and modelling the atmosphere

Additionally, we provide scientific facilities for researchers right across the UK to enable excellent atmospheric science on a national scale. These include a world-leading research aircraft, a ground-based instrumentation pool, access to computer models and facilities for storing and accessing data. In a nutshell, we provide the UK academic community and the Natural Environment Research Council with national capability in atmospheric science.

We communicate our findings and knowledge for the benefit of policy-makers, other scientists and the general public.