Press office news tagged sustainability
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Project explores low carbon motivations and barriers among South West’s construction industry
University of Plymouth news: A new study carried out by Bradfords Building Supplies and the Plymouth Business School has highlighted some of the low carbon opportunities and challenges facing the construction industry
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Project aims to benefit net zero targets, soil health, biodiversity and agriculture
University of Plymouth news: Researchers from the University are part of the £4million OpenLAND initiative, which aims to put the UK on a path to deliver net zero emissions by 2050
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University triumphs at the 2024 Times Higher Awards
University of Plymouth news: The University won the Outstanding Estates Team category at the annual Oscars of Higher Education
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Cornish farm uses robotics to measure nature-friendly practices
University of Plymouth news: The University is partnering with farmers and other organisations across the South West in a trial exploring ways to improve soil health and reduce soil erosion and flooding
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Success at the double – University's two wins at 2024 Green Gown Awards
University of Plymouth news: The University's awards acknowledge our world-leading microplastics research and work to educate young people about the environment.
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Academic nominated by UK Government to contribute to global biodiversity assessment of nature’s contributions to people
University of Plymouth news: Dr Sian Rees will be a lead author on a multi-year assessment to identify the most effective means to monitor global biodiversity and its links to human health and wellbeing
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Demand-side actions could help construction sector deliver on net-zero targets
University of Plymouth 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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First national conference highlights the global importance of temperate rainforests
University of Plymouth news: The UK's first temperate rainforests conference was hosted at the University of Plymouth and brought together academics, environmentalists and practitioners.
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Research highlights how global action can deliver transformative change for the planet
University of Plymouth 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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University shortlisted for two accolades at Times Higher Education Awards
University of Plymouth 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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Children contribute to group projects when there are clear and common goals
University of Plymouth news: A new study led by researchers in our School of Psychology examined children’s responses during a game where targets could only be achieved by working together.
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New research to improve fish health and wellbeing in sustainable aquaculture
University of Plymouth news: Having already invested over €1million in sustainable aquaculture research, the initiative heralds a new chapter in the long-running partnership between Lallemand Animal Nutrition and the University of Plymouth
