Pages tagged with: environment
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Jessica Chia - BSc (Hons) Environmental Science
Malaysian student Jessica Chia explains why the University of Plymouth is such a rich place to live and learn.
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Marine litter undermines benefits of coastal environments
Plymouth University news: Scientists at Plymouth University have published a study which shows marine litter has the potential to undermine the psychological benefits of coastal environments
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Seeing greenery linked to less intense and frequent cravings
A study led by the University of Plymouth is the first to demonstrate that passive exposure to nearby greenspace is linked to both lower frequencies and strengths of craving.
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University of Plymouth declares a climate emergency
The University of Plymouth has declared a climate emergency, supporting a call by EAUC – The Alliance for Sustainability Leadership in Education and reaffirming the University’s position as a global leader in sustainability
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Good from Woods resources
Research into woodlands and wellbeing.
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Event shows how £6.4m project can have positive impact for businesses
Business leaders have been finding out how the University of Plymouth's expertise - through the Environmental Futures & Big Data Impact Lab - can benefit them
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Heads of terms agreed for Brixham laboratory
Plymouth University news: World-leading environmental research and safety studies company Smithers Viscient pursuing the opportunity to become anchor tenant at Plymouth University’s Blue Environmental Hub
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Anchor tenant to create 80 new jobs at Brixham Laboratory
Plymouth University news: Over 80 new jobs will be created at the Brixham Laboratory over the next three years with financial backing and support from Plymouth University and Torbay Council
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Is there a real risk from nanoparticles of plastic in the environment?
Plymouth University news: Plymouth and Heriot-Watt launch a £1.1 million, NERC-funded project called RealRiskNano to examine the risks tiny plastic particles pose to the food web including filter-feeding organisms like mussels.
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Nuclear disasters could leave a lasting legacy of contaminants in glaciers
The first results from a collaborative international research project led by the University of Plymouth are to be presented at the 2019 General Assembly of the European Geosciences Union
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University takes part in 'Sea Bin' trial to monitor plastic waste
The University of Plymouth is taking part in the trial of a ‘Sea Bin’ as part of the city’s ongoing commitment to tackling plastic pollution
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‘A gift from the city to itself’ – study creates a blueprint for city marine parks
Researchers from the University of Plymouth, writing in Marine Policy, have detailed how other cities – in both developed and developing countries across the world – can follow in Plymouth's footsteps by creating a Marine Park.