Press office news
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Making positive changes for the future of our planet at Sustainable Earth 2018
The global challenges posed by climate change, natural disasters and human impacts on the environment will be among the key topics discussed during Sustainable Earth 2018 at the University of Plymouth
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University gets UNESCO backing to enhance global geoscience awareness
Professor Iain Stewart, Director of the Sustainable Earth Institute at the University of Plymouth, has successfully applied to create a UNESCO Chair in Geoscience and Society
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University commits to reduction of single use plastics
The University of Plymouth has launched a Plan for Plastics to enhance its reputation as a world-leading centre for research into the causes and impacts of marine litter, and to reduce the amount of plastic waste generated on its campuses
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University of Plymouth welcomes entrepreneurs from Malaysia
The University welcomed entrepreneurs from Malaysia as part of a new partnership with Peninsula College in Penang.
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University wins national newspaper award for sustainability
The School of Nursing and Midwifery scoop a Guardian University Award for their pioneering European project, NurSusTOOLKIT.
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Pioneering sustainability education project shortlisted for Guardian University Award
A project that has pioneered the introduction of sustainability and climate change in nursing degrees and other subjects has been shortlisted in the 2018 Guardian University Awards.
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University signs deal to help launch new recycling campaign
A new campaign has been launched by the University and its Students' Union to increase the amount of recycling across the estate, with a redesigned process that makes it easier for all to deposit recyclable litter.
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National award success for Rail Partnership
The Devon & Cornwall Rail Partnership, based in the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, won two categories at the national Community Rail Awards
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University committed to embedding sustainability in post-16 education
The University has signed the 'SDG Accord’ - the higher education sector’s response to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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Helping nurses stay green – launch of new UK platform
The Green Nurse Network, a new UK network led by the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare, has launched today – thanks to input from academics at the University of Plymouth.
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National figurehead praises nursing sustainability project
Janet Davies, Chief Executive and General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing, praises University of Plymouth project encouraging sustainability in nursing.
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UK Ambassador to Chile sees world-leading research in action
The UK’s ambassador to Chile, Fiona Clouder, has visited the University of Plymouth to discuss how its world-leading research might benefit the South American country