News tagged with: sustainability
-
![Microplastics on the beach]()
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for world-leading microplastics work
The University has been awarded the Queen's Anniversary Prize in respect of its research into microplastics
-
![World in a drop - nature environment green water Earth]()
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ takes lead role in national Climate Commission
The Vice-Chancellor of the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ, Professor Judith Petts CBE, is heading up the new Climate Commission for UK Higher and Further Education Leaders
-
![Iain Stewart Seven Worlds, One Planet]()
University expert contributes to new BBC series Seven Worlds, One Planet
The ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ's Professor Iain Stewart acted as a scientific consultant on the BBC series Seven Worlds, One Planet, hosted by Sir David Attenborough and produced by the BBC’s Natural History Unit
-
![The CobBauge project team.]()
Sustainable construction project wins major European award
CobBauge, an EU-funded sustainable construction project between partners in England and France, was named the best sustainability project at the European Commission's RegioStars event.
-
![Cold and frosty morning in Dartmoor National Park, Devon]()
University research informs government report into future management of protected landscapes
Research conducted at the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ has featured in a government report examining the future challenges facing National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty
-
![Andy Hughes Plastic Scoop]()
Is GTA5 mirroring the advance of climate change and plastic pollution?
Plastic Scoop is an innovative new film created by artist Andy Hughes and Dr Mandy Bloomfield, Lecturer in English at the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ.
-
![River flowing at Burrator, Dartmoor]()
Scientists join climate task force to deliver Devon’s carbon plan
The ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ's Professor Iain Stewart and Professor Ian Bailey are among experts invited to join the Net-Zero Task Force established by Devon County Council
-
![Longships lighthouse.]()
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ coastal engineer heads up prestigious journal special issue on heritage structures
A university coastal engineer has led the publication of a special issue of the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A devoted to environmental loading upon heritage structures.
-
![Gullies caused by erosion in the East African Rift System of Tanzania (Image: Carey Marks/¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ)]()
Soil erosion image to feature in national showcase of science photography
An image captured during the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ's Jali Ardhi project has led to its photographer being nominated for an award from The Royal Photographic Society
-
![Drake's Place Gardens and Reservoir]()
University works with city partners to enhance parks and green spaces
The Green Minds project, led by Plymouth City Council in partnership with the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ and other organisations, has received almost €4million in funding from the European Commission
-
![FABSoil plant at Eden Project]()
Study identifies way to enhance the sustainability of manufactured soils
Scientists from the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ demonstrated that adding biochar to soil constructed from waste materials, reduces the loss of essential nutrients such as nitrogen and carbon
-
![Copyright: Simon Pugh]()
University-led project recognised as one of the best in European awards
A €4m sustainable building project led by the University needs your vote, after being shortlisted for an EU-wide award for original and innovative research.
