News tagged with: sustainability
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![Fiona Clouder visits the Marine Navigation Centre with Lecturer in Nautical Studies, Captain Robert Hone]()
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
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Scientists and policy makers to discuss global challenges at Sustainable Earth 2017
Leading figures addressing the many and varied challenges faced by developing countries will be attending Sustainable Earth 2017, a major conference at the University of Plymouth
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Student presents at Royal College of Nursing Congress
Jessica Lillico-Prior went to the Royal College of Nursing Congress in Liverpool to discuss sustainability in the curriculum, and introduce the NurSus TOOLKIT
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Surfing book to be serialised to raise funds for charity
Sustainable Stoke – Transitions to Sustainability in the Surfing World, published by University of Plymouth Press, is to be broken down into a series of ebooks in an attempt to raise money for charity
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GWave tests new device in COAST Lab
Plymouth University news: US-based marine renewable technology firm GWave is putting its technology through tests at the COAST Lab in the Marine Building
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Academic to address International Surfing Symposium in Australia
Plymouth University news: A leading sustainability and surfing researcher has been invited to deliver a keynote address at the 2017 International Surfing Symposium on Australia’s Gold Coast
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![Photo caption (left to right): Ben Thomas (Technical Director IU Energy),
Simon Chamberlain (Chairman IU Energy), Cllr Ian Bowyer (Leader of the
Council), Professor Judith Petts CBE (Vice Chancellor University of Plymouth),
Duncan Banks (CEO IU Energy), Chaz Lawrence (Managing Director IU Energy), Liam
Reed (Sales Director IU Energy).]()
Energy companies celebrate merger at the University
Plymouth University news: Two energy companies with a history of engagement with University students and graduates celebrate their merger at an event on the University campus.
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University earns new national award in recognition of sustainable commitments
Plymouth University news: The University has won another accolade in recognition of its commitment to sustainable practices, triumphing in the Sustainability Reporting (Public Sector) category of the Building Public Trust in Corporate Reporting Awards
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![Stephen Sterling, Professor of Sustainability
Education, Dr Samantha Price, Sustainability Manager, and Dr Paul Warwick, Lead
in the Centre for Sustainable Futures, with the Green Gown Award]()
University scores success with fifth Green Gown Award
Plymouth University news: The University of Plymouth has won a fifth Green Gown Award in six years, confirming its status as a pioneer of sustainability in higher education
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Plymouth study demonstrates potential support for ban on microbeads in cosmetics
University of Plymouth news: Public awareness regarding the presence of microbeads within personal care products is lacking in some areas but there is strong support for their inclusion being banned, according to new research
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University becomes collection hub for local food and drink
Plymouth University news: Students, staff and members of the public are now able to collect fresh local produce from the University of Plymouth campus every week
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Former minister to discuss future transport challenges at free event
Plymouth University news: The transport challenges facing the UK will be discussed by former Government minister Norman Baker during an event hosted by the Sustainable Earth Institute at Plymouth University
