School of Chemical and Process Engineering
True scale of carbon impact from long-distance travel revealed
The reality of the climate impact of long-distance passenger travel has been revealed in new research from the University of Leeds.
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97%
"world-leading" or "internationally excellent"
Submitted research outputs - REF 2021
Top 10
in the UK for Chemical Engineering
Guardian University Guide 2025
Top 100
in the world for Chemical Engineering
QS World University Rankings 2024
Research and innovation
The breadth of our capabilities and expertise allows us to take a true ‘atoms-to-products’ approach to process engineering and design, with impact across virtually all industrial sectors, including oil and gas, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, consumer products, foods and feeds, advanced materials and devices, and environmental protection.

Remembering Professor Bruce Hanson
Colleagues will be sorry to learn of the death of Professor Bruce Hanson, the…
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Event celebrates women in STEM to inspire Yorkshire's next generation of engineers
Around 100 Yorkshire teens with a passion for problem-solving used Lego to…
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Leeds researcher celebrated for contributions to UK's net-zero ambitions
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ)…
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Leeds celebrates innovation and inclusivity on National Engineering Day
The University of Leeds is putting innovation, impact, and inclusivity at the…
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We have an expert team, which supports our academics to exchange vital knowledge and experience with industry and other organisations.
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We offer a range of short courses, which are linked to our research and specifically designed for people in industry.
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We deliver events and activities to showcase this fascinating subject area to students at schools and colleges across the UK.
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The University community is made up of a wide range of people with diverse backgrounds and circumstances, which we value and regard as a great asset.
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