News tagged with: research
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£1m project aims to forecast long-term effects of debris transported by natural disasters
̽»¨ÊÓƵ news: Led by the University, the SUPERSLUG initiative will assess how sediment moved by landslides, avalanches and other extreme events can impact river systems and the landscapes and communities near them
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University scientist plays key role in global Plankton Manifesto
̽»¨ÊÓƵ news: Dr Abigail McQuatters-Gollop helped to develop a landmark document, unveiled at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, which emphasises the critical role of plankton for the planet.
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£2.4 million project aims to help people with multiple long-term conditions stay well
̽»¨ÊÓƵ news: Researchers from the University are part of a major new project aiming to establish some of the common issues that exist for people living with more than one health condition.
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Demand-side actions could help construction sector deliver on net-zero targets
̽»¨ÊÓƵ news: New research led by the University used a detailed mathematical model to demonstrate that the construction sector in the UK and Europe could almost eliminate its carbon emissions by 2060.
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Scientists say we have enough evidence to agree global action on microplastics
̽»¨ÊÓƵ news: A new study, published in the journal Science, comes 20 years after the University led the first ever research highlighting the issue of microplastics in the ocean.
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First national conference highlights the global importance of temperate rainforests
̽»¨ÊÓƵ news: The UK's first temperate rainforests conference was hosted at the ̽»¨ÊÓƵ and brought together academics, environmentalists and practitioners.
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Research highlights how global action can deliver transformative change for the planet
̽»¨ÊÓƵ news: Dr Souran Chatterjee, Lecturer in Energy Transitions, played a significant role in the science team behind a major report published by the United Nations
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Rowing the Atlantic to inspire the next generation
̽»¨ÊÓƵ news - Rowing the Atlantic to inspire the next generation
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University shortlisted for two accolades at Times Higher Education Awards
̽»¨ÊÓƵ news: The University is in the running for the Outstanding Contribution to Environmental Leadership and Outstanding Estates Team categories of the prestigious annual higher education awards.
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New research has found prescribing nature can improve happiness and reduce anxiety
̽»¨ÊÓƵ news: Experts from the University participated in a £5.77m cross-governmental funded project which shows that expanding access to Green Social Prescribing can promote wellbeing and improve mental health
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Scientists trial new vaccine to tackle bacterial infection in pigs
̽»¨ÊÓƵ news: Our scientists have been awarded funding to develop a vaccine that could halt the development and spread of one of the more common diseases affecting the UK pig population
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Magic for the blind – competition encourages magicians to create tricks that only use sound
̽»¨ÊÓƵ news: Entries are being sought as part of an international contest with the winner due to be announced at the Science of Magic Association conference in November 2024
