Press office news tagged environment
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Important development could reduce numbers of fish required in toxicology research
Scientists at the University of Plymouth, working in partnership with AstraZeneca, have developed a new method which could help assess the effects of chemicals on digestive systems
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University scientists contribute to government’s Future of the Sea report
Professor Richard Thompson and Professor Tom Hutchinson, from the University of Plymouth, contributed to the Foresight Future of the Sea report, published by the Government Office for Science
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Government funding boost to British marine research
Environment Minister Therese Coffey announces funding of £150,000 for the University of Plymouth, Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) and the University of St Andrews to further understand ‘natural capital’
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University receives funding as part of multi-million pound nuclear project
The University of Plymouth has been awarded funding as part of TRANSAT (TRANSversal Actions for Tritium), a £5million project funded as part of the European Commission’s Horizon 2020 programme and examining the environmental impacts of tritium
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Conference aims to enhance understanding of environmental and human impacts of nanotechnology
The expanding field of nanotechnology and its impact on the environment and human health will be explored during an international symposium at the University of Plymouth
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Exhibition and lecture show stark effects of soil erosion
The complex connections between communities and their environment are to be revealed in a stunning photographic exhibition, showing images captured as part of a research project led by the University of Plymouth
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Scientists identify cause of the ‘sea fangle’ phenomenon
Plymouth University news: In a new paper published in Biological Conservation, scientists at the university say plastic pollution is causing damage to Pink Sea Fan populations and leading to 'sea fangles' being washed up on shore.
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Research assesses impact of soil erosion on land and communities in East Africa
Plymouth University news: The impact of soil erosion on both the environmental and social wellbeing of communities in East Africa is to be explored in new research led by the University of Plymouth
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Project encourages pupils to realise benefits of outdoor learning
Plymouth University news: Children across Devon are discovering the many and varied benefits of outdoor learning thanks to a partnership project being developed in the county
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Lack of bacterial absorption means common pharmaceuticals retain potential to cause damage in aquatic environments
Plymouth University news: More sophisticated methods may be required to assess the accumulation and impact of human and veterinary pharmaceuticals in the aquatic environment, scientists say following a research project led by the University of Plymouth
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Washing clothes releases thousands of microplastic particles into environment, study shows
University of Plymouth news: More than 700,000 microscopic fibres could be released into wastewater during an average washing machine cycle, according to new research from the University of Plymouth
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Anchor tenant to create 80 new jobs at Brixham Laboratory
Plymouth University news: Over 80 new jobs will be created at the Brixham Laboratory over the next three years with financial backing and support from Plymouth University and Torbay Council