Press office news tagged geoscience
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Professor Iain Stewart invited to Rio for a triathlon of speaking events
University of Plymouth news: Professor Iain Stewart MBE has completed a trio of high-profile speaking events in Rio, Brazil, as part of a scientific and cultural programme organised with the British Olympic Foundation.
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Girls encouraged to consider careers in geoscience
Plymouth University news: Schoolgirls from across the UK will be travelling to Plymouth University for two days of activities designed to inspire them about the earth sciences
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Academics and policy makers come together to debate sustainable future
Plymouth University news: Prominent national figures from the fields of scientific research, communication and policy making will be attending a major conference organised by Plymouth University
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Academic given award for science engagement
Plymouth University news: A scientist who has fronted documentaries on everything from volcanoes to fracking, the geology of Africa and our use of oil has received a prestigious accolade
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Academic hosts BBC4 documentary about oil production
Plymouth University news: Plymouth University’s Professor Iain Stewart fronts a ground-breaking BBC4 series charting the history and influence of oil production.
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Water discovery could change the nature of future Mars exploration
Plymouth University news: The claim by NASA scientists that flowing water has been discovered on Mars could undoubtedly enhance our knowledge about the fate of the red planet, a scientist from Plymouth University has said
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Unexceptional flooding can cause significant erosion, study shows
Plymouth University news: Exceptionally large floods are not necessary to trigger the creation of gorges within hard rocks such as granite, according to a new study involving Plymouth University
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Student receives award for science communication
Plymouth University news: A Plymouth University student is to receive a prestigious national award in recognition of her work to proactively generate interest in geology and the sciences
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Study attributes varying explosivity to gaseous state within volcanoes
Plymouth University news: The varying scale and force of certain volcanic eruptions are directly influenced by the levels of gaseous matter within magma inside a volcano’s conduit, according to a new study led by Plymouth University
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Sustainability experts set to gather for 'Cracking Earth' conference
Plymouth University news: The fourth annual conference for the Institute for Sustainability Solutions Research will gather together experts from across academia, business and the third sector to look at research and potential partnerships
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Professor fronts BBC documentary on oil
Plymouth University news: Plymouth University’s Professor Iain Stewart is fronting a ground-breaking new BBC documentary series charting the history and influence of oil production
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UK company to fund marine and earth science PhDs at Plymouth University
Plymouth University news: Seabed Resources Development Limited is to fund two PhD posts at Plymouth University to help in the sustainable harvesting of precious metals from the Clarion-Clipperton Zone in international waters off the coast of Mexico.