Press office news tagged geoscience
Plymouth University expertise in evidence at UNESCO conference
Plymouth University news: Plymouth University’s expertise in the earth sciences will be in evidence as students and academics play a leading role at the 7th International Conference on UNESCO Global Geoparks
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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