News tagged with: sustainability
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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
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Scientists call for an update in environmental decision making that takes human rights into account
University of Plymouth news: In a new article, researchers from the University argue that to protect human wellbeing global decisions must be guided by our understanding of the inseparable connection between humans and nature
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University awarded funding to boost skills among Thames Freeport workforce
University of Plymouth news: The new investment – part of a £1.2 million programme of support for the Thames Freeport Community Skills Fund – will expand the existing partnership between the Plymouth Business School and the Port of Tilbury.
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University shortlisted for two Green Gown Awards
University of Plymouth news: The University has been named among the finalists in two categories - Research with Impact – Institution, and Sustainability Champion – Student - at the 2024 Green Gown Awards
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Drake’s Place receives tenth successive Green Flag Award
University of Plymouth news: Drake’s Place Gardens and Reservoir - restored by the University in 2014 - has been a prominent feature of the city of Plymouth in various forms for almost 200 years
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Academic selected to represent Great Britain at 2024 Cultural Olympiad
University of Plymouth news: Dr Mathew Emmett’s work, 'Polluted Pool', is being shown at an exhibition in France’s Loire Valley until mid-August 2024.
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How soil health collaborations are changing agriculture
University of Plymouth news: Combining local knowledge with the latest sensing technology is improving soil health in the Global South, with important lessons for the North.
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University named among world’s best for minimising waste and marine excellence
University of Plymouth news: The Times Higher Impact Rankings have praised the University for its research and activities linked to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
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South West ‘living lab’ to answer key sustainability questions
University of Plymouth news: A ground-breaking research centre is turning South West England into a 'living laboratory' with the intention of answering some of agriculture’s most pressing sustainability questions.
